FC Porto vs Rangers: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

FC Porto vs Rangers: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Match Facts

Thursday 29th January

UEFA Europa League

Estadio do Dragao

Kick-off: 20:00pm GMT

Rejuvenated Rangers under Danny Rohl are already out and with no chance of progressing in the UEFA Europa League league phase after a poor campaign which proved unsavable by the German coach. However, the Scottish giants will still want to get a result and cause an upset as they take on FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao.

The home side meanwhile have been one of Europe's strongest this season, winning seventeen from eighteen league matches, dropping just two points in a sensational run so far this campaign under Francesco Farioli.

Despite their almost perfect domestic form, things haven't been quite as smooth in Europe for the Portugese giants. With Farioli's side currently outside the top eight. Sitting just behind in 9th, level on 14 points with Real Betis and will see this final fixture as a must win.

FC Porto Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: D.Costa

Defenders: A.Costa, Kiwior, Bednarek, Fernandes

Midfielders: Mora, Rosario, Veiga

Forwards: Gomes, Omorodion, Sainz

Rangers Predicted XI

Goalkeeper: Butland

Defenders: Aarons, Djiga, Fernandez, Meghoma

Midfielders: Raskin, Diomande

Forwards: Gassama, Aasgard, Moore, Chermiti

FC Porto Last Five Results

Viktoria Plzen 1-1 Porto

Vitoria SC 0-1 Porto

Porto 1-0 Benfica (Taca De Portugal QF)

Santa Clara 0-1 Porto

Porto 2-0 AVS

Porto would have been disappointed after their last encounter in the UEFA Europa League, as they failed to beat 10-player Viktoria Plzen and were minutes away from losing if not for a 90th minute equaliser, and will be hoping to put things right vs Rangers.

Rangers Last Five Results

Rangers 3-0 Dundee

Rangers 1-0 Ludogorets

Rangers 5-0 Annan Athletic (Scottish Cup)

Aberdeen 0-2 Rangers

Rangers 2-0 Aberdeen

Under a dreadful start to the season, Danny Rohl has got Rangers winning again, and winning cosistantly. With the Gers winning eight matches in a row consecutively since a 2-1 loss to Hearts in late December, and are currently just four points behind the league leaders in the Scottish Premiership table.

Key Players to Watch

FC Porto: Rodrigo Mora

18 Year-old midfielder Rodrigo Mora has emerged as one of Europe's brightest talents this season and has shone in the middle for Porto this campaign, becoming one of the side's most talented players in a team that has being near perfect this season.

Rangers: Mohamed Diomande

Ivorian midfielder Mohamed Diomande has been in fine form for Rangers during their recent impressive form, and scored the only goal in their last UEFA Europa League match, as they defeated Bulgarian side Ludogorets 1-0 at Ibrox.

Our Main Prediction

FC Porto 3-1 Rangers

This game means a lot more to Porto than Rangers, and have been near unstoppable at their home ground. Rangers will score, but Porto will have enough quality to claim the win they need to potientially earn a top 8 spot.