Thursday evening, Leverkusen travels to Porto on the occasion of the round of 16 return leg of the Europa League. Porto must catch up by winning while the Bayer can settle for a draw after winning the first leg.
FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen Free Betting Tips
Accustomed to playing the Champins League, Porto did not experience an easy group phase in the Europa League. After having taken only 4 points on the evening of day 4, the Dragons won their last matches played on the young boys’ lawn (1-2) and against Feyenoord (3-2) to grab 1st place. of the group. But they conceded defeat last week in the first leg of these 16th finals (2-1). On the other hand, in the championship, Sergio Conceiçao’s men took the leadership of the classification by winning a 5th consecutive time. They emerged victorious from their duel against Portimonense (1-0).
For its part, Bayer Leverkusen was transferred to the Europa League following its 3rd place obtained in its group D of the Champions League, behind Juventus and Atletico Madrid but in front of Lokomotiv Moscow after a last conceded defeat against Juve (0-2). Across the Rhine, he is very interesting and has just aligned a 6th success in the last 7 days by winning Sunday against Augsburg (2-0) which allows him to find himself in 5th place in the ranking, tied points with the 4th who has one less game. In the first leg of these 16th finals, the men of Peter Bosz took an option on the qualification by winning against Porto at home (2-1).
The staff for FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen
For Porto, the former Real Pepe defender is still absent, while midfielder Otavinho should return from suspension.
Absent Sunday, the striker Volland joined the infirmary until the end of the season. Chilean international midfielder Aranguiz is also expected to forfeit.
Key point for the match FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen
Leverkusen scored in their last 11 games in all competitions. Porto have done the same in their last 8 matches.
Free Betting Tips FC Porto vs Bayer Leverkusen
After having taken an option in the first leg, the Bayer Leverkusen could come and resist the Dragons Thursday evening.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.46
