Utrecht vs FC Porto Prediction & Betting Tips (6 November)

It will undoubtedly be complicated for FC Utrecht to be able to go beyond the regular season of this Europa League. This team is indeed one of the bad students of this C3 at the moment since it has still not unlocked its counter after 3 days. Too average, the Dutch were beaten by Lyon 0-1, Brann 1-0 and by Friborg 2-0 and they are therefore in 35th place in the ranking out of 36 before the start of this 4th day. Utreg is also struggling to do well in his championship where he is floundering in the soft underbelly of the ranking for the moment. Largely beaten by AZ Alkmaar 4-1, Ron Jans' men will try to revive against NEC Nimèges. Unlike their opponent of the day, FC Porto has already started to capitalize in this Europa League.

The Portuguese had indeed been able to win their first 2 matches played against RB Salzburg 0-1 and against Red Star Belgrade 2-1 but they were cut off in their momentum by Nottingham Forest 2-0 on the last day, thus losing contact with the top 8 in the ranking. Everything remains possible, however, for Francesco Farioli's players who are only one point behind 8th place. In the league, the Dragons are still at the top of the standings ahead of their Lisbon rivals Sporting and Benfica. After being able to get rid of Moreirense, Porto will host BRaga on Sunday evening. 

In Utrecht, we deplore the absences of defender Vesterlund, replacement striker Ohio and top scorer Victor Jensen (3 goals in 3 games). Turkish international hopeful Emirhan Demircan and Icelandic defender Finnsson are not authorized to play in this Europa League. Otherwise, the Batavians should still be able to count on the interesting Zechiël (3 goals) or Min (3 goals). The side El Karouani (6 assists) is also one of the best offensive assets of this formation. It's a little more complicated for former BVB Haller (1 assist) this season. Also note the presence of former Guingamp and Lorient player Yoann Cathline (2 assists).

Porto should not be able to count on the services of important defender Nehuen Perez nor on its surprise recruit from the last summer transfer window, Luuk de Jong, both injured. To this we add that winger Yann Karamoh is not qualified for this competition. Otherwise, the Dragons should still be at full strength for this game. There is no doubt that Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa should be able to hold his place today (6 goals in the league) in the same way as Borja Sainz (2 goals, 2 assists). The interesting William Gomes (2 goals in the league, 2 in C3) also displays good qualities in this Europa League.