F.C Porto vs Chelsea Betting Pick | Champions League

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2009-11-25 - F.C Porto vs Chelsea

A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser

Analysis:

Chelsea enters this match knowing that they can top the group with a win against Porto at Estadio do Dragao tonight. A defeat to Carlo Ancelotti's side will see Porto top the group with one more game to go.

However, both sides do not have anything to play for as they have both secured qualification with two games to go. Chelsea do not have the best record against Porto away from home after bagging just a point in two trips in the Champions League in recent meetings.

An Andrey Shevchenko goal secured a share of the spoils at Estadio do Dragao in February 2007 while Nicolas Anelka's goal gave Chelsea a 1-0 home win earlier this season, so technically Chelsea still has the upperhand over Porto.

With regards to the team news, Porto are more fresh after their Portuguese Cup fourth-round match at UD Oliveirense on Saturday was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The home side could recall experienced Brazilian goalkeeper Helton, out of action since 8th November with an injury to his right foot, but Ferreira is not giving anything away.

Ernesto Farias who is in form as he has scored five goals in his last six games and he could start alongside either Brazil international Hulk or Falcao against the Blues.

As for Chelsea, Michael Essien, a two-goal hero in the 4-0 demolition of Wolves, will start on the bench alongside Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba. Anelka and Salomon Kalou will start in attack as Drogba will start from the bench after recovering from rib injury.

While the likes of Deco, Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Ballack who did not feature in the win over Wolves will all be recalled. Carvalho could replace Alex at the back with captain John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic and Yuri Zhirkov forming the defence. Essien (knee) and Florent Malouda are likely to make way for Deco and Ballack in midfield.

Take Chelsea to win and give the 1/4 ball here.

Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser

The Statistics :

PORTO LAST SIX HOME FORM
	DATE	RESULT		OPPOSITION
	2009-10-21	W	2-1	H v APOEL_Nicosia
	2009-09-30	W	2-0	H v Atl_Madrid
	2009-04-15	L	0-1	H v Manchester_Utd
	2009-03-11	D	0-0	H v Atl_Madrid
	2008-12-10	W	2-0	H v Arsenal
	2008-10-21	L	0-1	H v Dynamo_Kyiv

CHELSEA LAST SIX AWAY FORM
	DATE	RESULT		OPPOSITION
	2009-11-03	D	2-2	A v Atl_Madrid
	2009-09-30	W	0-1	A v APOEL_Nicosia
	2009-04-28	D	0-0	A v Barcelona
	2009-04-08	W	1-3	A v Liverpool
	2009-03-10	D	2-2	A v Juventus
	2008-11-26	D	1-1	A v Bordeaux

HEAD TO HEAD PORTO v CHELSEA
DATE	HOME	SCORE	AWAY
2007-02-21	Porto	1-1	Chelsea
2004-12-07	Porto	2-1	Chelsea

The Pick :

Chelsea to win 2-1

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Take Chelsea to win this match.
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