Roma vs Porto Predictions, Betting Tips and Preview

Roma vs Porto predictions and betting tips for tonight’s Champions League qualifying second leg following last week’s 1-1 draw.

Fixture: Roma v Porto

Competition: Champions League

Kick-off time: 19:45, Tuesday 23^rd August 2016

Venue: Stadio Olimpico

 

Roma vs Porto Betting Tips

Both teams to score – 8/11 with Ladbrokes: BET HERE.

Andre Silva to score first – 10/1 with Bet365: BET HERE.

 

Roma vs Porto Preview

Roma came away from Portugal with an away goal, but they were on course for a win. They conceded an equaliser from the penalty spot after going down to 10 men. Thomas Vermaelen was sent off on his debut for the Italians just before half time. They had been 1-0 up and looking good, but the man advantage eventually told for Porto. Vermaelen is now suspended for this game, while defenders Mario Rui, Antonio Rudiger and Vasilis Torosidis are expected to miss out. Can the side from the Italian capital build on their away goal, or will their injury woes cost them here?

Porto will be hoping to take advantage of those defensive problems, but they’ll need to turn around a mixed European run. They’ve won just once in their last five away Champions League games. They need a victory here, or a high scoring draw, or they’re heading for the Europa League. Given that they’ve made the group stages of this competition for five years running, they’d hate to drop down to the second tier tournament. They’ve made an impressive start domestically, but will they be able to build on that in Rome? They’re likely to have chances to get an away goal at least.

 

Roma vs Porto Predictions

Roma know a clean sheet would take them through. For an Italian side you’d think that would be enough. However, Roma’s selection problems at the back will seriously weaken them. On top of that, Serie A sides have really struggled to make it through the qualifiers in recent years. Plus, Roma have kept a clean sheet just once in their last 17 European home games. We’re backing the Italians to score too, as Porto conceded 12 times in five away games in Europe last year. Both teams to score is our Roma vs Porto betting tip here, and it’s priced at 8/11 with Ladbrokes.

 

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First Goalscorer Prediction

One man who will relish playing this Roma defence is young forward Andre Silva. The 20-year-old broke through last season, but he’s really made an impact this year. He’s already bettered his league tally from last season, and he’s scored five times in the four matches he’s played this term. Having scored in five matches on the spin, including the home leg of this tie, he’s in fantastic form and the ideal selection for a first or anytime goalscorer bet. He’s Porto’s biggest threat, and he’s up against a weaker defence than he was last week. He’s a massive 10/1 at bet365 to open the scoring, and that looks like fantastic value for tonight’s second Roma vs Porto prediction.

 

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