FC Porto vs Midtjylland Prediction: 12/12/2024

FC Porto, traditionally a strong contender in the Champions League, finds itself in the Europa League this season, struggling to replicate its usual form. With only one win, a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim in late October, the Portuguese team currently sits in 23rd place in their group. Since then, Porto has suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lazio and drawn 2-2 with Anderlecht. Domestically, their performance has also been underwhelming, with a heavy 4-1 loss to Benfica followed by a 2-0 win over Casa Pia. Next up, they will face Famalicao in the league.

In contrast, FC Midtjylland has performed better in the Europa League, collecting two more points than Porto after the first five matchdays. The Danish team secured wins against Maccabi Tel Aviv (0-2) and Union Saint-Gilloise (1-0), but suffered defeats to FCSB (2-0) and Eintracht Frankfurt (1-2). Domestically, Midtjylland is still in the title hunt, sitting just three points behind FC Copenhagen. They were hoping to extend their winning streak with a match against Lyngby last weekend.

Both teams are dealing with injuries. Porto will be without key players like Ivan Marcano, Fran Navarro, Grujic, and Gul, while Midtjylland is missing Simsir, Franculino, Osoro, Marrony, and Gue-sung Cho. Despite these setbacks, both teams have important players to rely on. Porto will look to Samu Omorodion, Galeno, and Nico Gonzalez, while Midtjylland will hope for the return of Buksa and Franculino.

Prediction

Although Midtjylland has struggled away from home, losing six of their last eight matches on the road, Porto has been strong at home, particularly in attack. Given Porto’s solid form and Midtjylland’s challenges away, the prediction is a 2-0 win for FC Porto.