Porto v Schalke 04. Tough mission for Porto tonight as they have to beat the handicap from the first leg, thus win by two or more if they are to go through. From a betting point of view, it's a -1:+1 match in my opinion, because of two things:

1. Porto have got more quality in their team, it's quite clear they are more technical and are better as a team.

2. It's the result from the 1st leg that counts. How? As you have probably noticed, the Germans have started very well the first half 2 weeks ago, and have scored an early goal, Porto were clueless somehow for good minutes and were so close to concede the second, but things have changed especially in the 2nd half when the Portuguesse side were pressing for the equalizer that should have come in my opinion. As a consequence, I see Porto more dangerous when they attack, and as the Germans will likely go to defend the result from the 1st leg, I can smell some very good chances for hosts to grab a win.

Taking them to go through is quite dangerous, they could only win 2-1 let's say, and we would lose, as if we take them straight (-0.75), we can still win even if they miss it out.

"We'll have to play like the real Porto, with nerves of steel and fiery spirit. The first game didn't go well for us, but in the Dragao we'll be in charge. We're very strong and we're going to go through. We have all we need to make this happen.", declared Quaresma.

Pick : HOME
Odds : 1.97
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Canbet
Date : 2008-03-05
Match Result : 1-0
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