Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Porto Prediction

This Thursday’s UEFA Europa League action sees FC Porto make the trip to face Maccabi Tel Aviv at the Stadion Partizana. This is a big match for both sides they both could possibly sneak into the Round of 16 Playoff spots with a win.

Key Stats

• Maccabi Tel Aviv have scored 13 goals in their last 5 games whereas FC Porto have scored 2 goals in their last 5 games
• FC Porto have won the last 2 meetings
• Maccabi Tel Aviv haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 matches

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Maccabi Tel Aviv come into this game in mixed form across their last five games. It has been two wins, two losses and a draw for them but in that time they have been great at finding the back of the net. Porto on the other hand have massively struggled in that department, scoring in twice in only two games. This Thursday seems like Porto might continue to struggle with Maccabi grabbing goals left, right and centre.

Maccabi Tel Aviv Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Roi Mishpati; Roy Revivo, Idan Nachmias, Nemanja Stojic, Tyrese Asante; Joris van Overeem, Issouf Sissokho; Hisham Layous, Dor Peretz, Osher Davida; Dor Turgeman

Maccabi Tel Aviv have had a fairly average UEFA Europa League campaign, residing just outside the Round of 16 Playoff places. After seven games they sit in 29th with two wins and five losses. Those results have left them with six points, two points behind their opposition in FC Porto. In the goals for The Yellows has been attacking midfielder Dor Peretz. Across the seven matches that he’s featured in, he has found his name on the scoresheet twice. In comparison to the teams around them in the standings, Maccabi have not been the best in front of goal so Peretz and the rest of the squad will have to be playing at their best to give them even the slightest of chances to get into those illustrious Playoff spots.

FC Porto Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Diogo Costa; Francisco Moura, Tiago Djaló, Otávio, João Mário; Alan Valera, Nico González; Galeno, Fabio Veira, Gonçalo Borges; Deniz Gül

Like their opponents, FC Porto have also had a fairly average UEFA Champions League campaign, however they find themselves slightly higher up the standings and one spot outside the Round of 16 Playoff places. After seven games they sit in 25th place with two wins, three losses and two draws. Those results have left them with eight points, behind four teams with nine, five teams on 10 and three teams on 11. A win with results going their way and Porto could comfortably have a chance to make it to the Round of 16. Stepping up in the UEFA Champions League this season for Dragões has been Samuel Omorodion, relishing after his permanent move from Atlético Madrid. In seven games, the Spaniard has found the back of the net five times. He won’t be making an appearance this Thursday though as he is suspended for this match, leaving it down to his teammates to ensure a result instead.

Head To Head Stats: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Porto

The last two matches where these sides have faced off against each other have gone the way of Porto, however their poor form as it stands makes it difficult to say that it would be another easy victory.

4th November 2015 – Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-3 FC Porto – UEFA Champions League Group Stage

20th October 2015 – FC Porto 2-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv – UEFA Champions League Group Stage

Betting Tips For Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Porto

Maccabi Tel Aviv have scored in all of their last five games whereas Porto have struggled in the scoring department. That trend looks to continue into this Thursday’s game with Maccabi getting off to a good start and then parking the bus for the rest of the match, giving them an outside chance to make it to the Round of 16 Playoff spots.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Half Time/Full Time Maccabi Tel Aviv/Draw as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 21/1 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £220 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Maccabi Tel Aviv vs FC Porto

Maccabi Tel Avic 2-1 FC Porto