Porto come into the match full of confidence after a dominant 4-0 victory over Arouca in the Liga Portugal last Sunday. The Portuguese giants have been in strong form, winning four of their last six matches, including a convincing 3-0 win over Guimaraes and a 2-1 victory against SC Farense. However, Porto did stumble in recent outings, suffering losses to Bodo-Glimt and Sporting, but they remain one of Europe’s most consistent sides, having won 18 of their last 20 matches across all competitions.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are in a contrasting run of form. The Red Devils are coming off a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, marking their third consecutive game without a victory. United have been inconsistent over their last six fixtures, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses. While they managed to deliver a commanding 7-0 victory over Barnsley and a 3-0 triumph against Southampton, they have struggled to maintain momentum, as evidenced by a goalless draw with Crystal Palace and a 1-1 draw with Twente.
This encounter will be a test of Porto’s strong home form against a Manchester United side eager to bounce back from their recent struggles. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial win as they aim to advance in the Europa League.