Champions League
2008-03-05 - F.C Porto vs Schalke 04
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:F.C Porto who captured the Champions League title when Jose Mourinho was in charge will be looking to book their place in the quarter-finals when they take on Schalke and will be eager to turn the tables after going down to a Kevin Kuranyi strike.
Porto are holding a healthy 12 point lead in their domestic league but their counter parts are doing badly havign been beaten in their last three domestic matches coming into this match. And the home side playing at the Estadio do Dragao knows that the fans support as well as home ground advantage is crucial if they are to turn the tide in their favour tonight.
Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira is boosted by the news that Ricardo Quaresma has regained full fitness for this match and will also recall captain Pedro Emanuel, Jose Bosingwa and Lisandro Lope after resting them at the weekend in preparation for this clash.
As for the visitors, Schalke coach Mirko Slomka knows an away goal here is crucial and would surely put them closer to the quarter-finals. But they will have to do without the services of Christian Pander, Zlatan Bajramovic and Carlos Grossmuller while Kuranyi is likely to play upfront alone.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
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The Pick :
F.C Porto to win 1-0 or 2-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take F.C Porto to win here.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take F.C Porto and give the 1/2 ball.
