Porto vs. Atlético Madrid: Preview and betting tips

Group B is the only Champions League group in which all four teams have a chance to qualify. Atletico will take on Porto and even a win may not guarantee them second place in the group. The Portuguese side, on the other hand, will go further if they win.

Porto are one point better off than both Atlético and AC Milan and unexpectedly hold the promotion position ahead of the last round. A win is needed to be sure of reaching the eighth round, but in theory any draw could be enough.

Atlético do not have the situation in their hands. With four points they are last and even a win may not secure second place. The Spanish champion will have to hope that Liverpool don’t underestimate the game at AC Milan and lose there.

Luis Diaz continues to impress in Porto’s squad, the agile Colombian has scored thirteen times and assisted twice. Handsome playmaker Mehdi Taremi had a hand in sixteen goals (9+7).

Atleti rely on Luis Suarez, the Uruguay icon has already netted seven goals and assisted two. Argentina’s Ángel Correa has also been impressive, scoring four times and assisting four times.

Porto rely on a goal-scoring attack, scoring at least two goals in four of their last five games.

That doesn’t play into the hands of Atlético, which has scored at least twice in three of its last six games.

Despite all the factors playing in Porto’s favour, I think Atleti will win thanks to their experience in similar matches.