Porto vs Roma Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Europa League, February 13, 2025

Porto vs Roma Preview

• Tournament: Europa League
• Date: Thursday, Feb 13
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Portugal

Roma will travel to Porto for the ninth match of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Estádio do Dragão. The Italian giants risked an early exit from the Europa competition but are expected to secure the maximum points in this tie.

Hosts Porto are one of the weakest squads in the Europa League and are having a tough time in the competition this season. They have claimed only one victory in their last eight matches across all competitions. They finished their European group stage in a modest 18th place with just 11 points from eight games. Samu Omorodion is the top scorer on the Porto roster with 18 goals whereas Francisco Moura secured eight assists for himself.

Meanwhile, Italian giants Roma also found themselves in the bottom half of the playoff positions but have shown signs of improvement in recent games. They finished their European group stage in 15th place, just one point above their hosts in the league phase. Artem Dovbyk is leading the goalscoring charts with 13 goals whereas Stephan El Shaarawy leads the assists board with four to his name.

Porto Team News

The home side will be without Ivan Marcano, Marko Grujic and Martim Fernandes in this midweek tie. Brazilian centre-back Otavio is expected to return from suspension in this crucial matchup.

Roma Team News

As for Roma, they have a fully fit squad to choose from for the first time this season. Players like Paulo Dybala, Alexis Saelemaekers and Mats Hummels are all set to return to the starting lineup. New signings Lucas Gourna-Douath and Anass Salah-Eddine have been left out of the UEFA roster.

Porto vs Roma Predicted Lineups

Porto Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Costa

Defenders: Djalo, Perez, Otavio

Midfielders: Mario, Eustaquio, Varela, Moura

Forwards: Pepe, Mora; Aghehowa

Roma Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Goalkeeper: Svilar

Defenders: Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka

Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino

Forwards: Dybala, Pisilli; Dovbyk

Porto vs Roma Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only five times in the past, with Porto winning two of those games. Roma has managed only one win between both sides, whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Porto vs Roma

Samu Omorodion (Porto)

Spanish striker Samu Omorodion has been in relentless form for the Portuguese giants since his move from Atletico Madrid last summer. The 20-year-old striker is the main man upfront and has found the back of the net 18 times this season.

Artem Dovbyk (Roma)

Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk has made a stellar to the 2024/25 campaign and has found the back of the net in his last three domestic games. So far, he has scored 13 goals and created three assists for the Italian giants. Dovbyk has an xG of 2.6 in his last five games.

Porto vs Roma Prediction

The hosts have made a disappointing start in the Europa League but have snatched a late 1-1 draw with Sporting in their latest game. The Portuguese giants have managed to secure only one win in their last eight matches across all competitions and their recent form have left their fans scratching their heads. FC Porto narrowly avoided an early exit and confirmed their spot in the playoffs.

As for Roma, they have struggled for form in the Europa League but have lost only two games in their last 12 games across all competitions. The Giallorossi entered this game on the back of a 1-0 victory against Venezia FC and finished one point above the hosts in the league phase. But Roma have showcased a below-par performance on the domestic scene as they sit ninth in the Serie A standings.

Predicted Score: Porto 1-1 Roma

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