UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 ·
Real Betis Seville vs FC Porto preview: Real Betis host Porto in a meeting of contrasting starts
Real Betis arrive at Estadio de La Cartuja with a win already banked this season, while Porto are still looking for their first point. The single most important finding is that Porto have not scored a goal in this competition yet, which leaves them chasing a match against a side that has found the net three times.
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Porto missing three, Betis at full strength
Porto are without three players for this match, all listed as injury absentees. Defender Zaidu Sanusi, midfielder Vasco Sousa and forward Samu Aghehowa are each unavailable. Real Betis have no players listed as unavailable, so there is no availability concern on the home side.
Bartra leads Betis, Porto yet to score
Real Betis have two players who have scored in this competition this season. Defender Marc Bartra leads the way with 2 goals from 1 match, which is 67% of the team's goals. Forward Troy Parrott has 1 goal, 33% of the team's total. Porto have no scorers listed because they have not scored a goal in this competition yet.
Betis unbeaten in five, Porto win four of six
Real Betis are 9th in the form table with 3 points from their last six league matches, while Porto are 31st with 0 points. Real Betis have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last six matches in all competitions. Porto have won 5 and lost 1 of their last six, but their only league match this season was a defeat. Real Betis have had 24 days since their last match, while Porto have had 4 days.
Betis ninth, Porto thirty-first after one match
Real Betis sit 9th in the table with 3 points from their opening match, a 3-2 away win. Porto are 31st with 0 points after losing their only match 0-2 at home. Real Betis have not played at home yet this season, so their home record is 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses. Porto have not played away yet, so their away record is also 0 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
One meeting, one draw, seven years ago
These clubs have met once before, in 2019, and that match ended 1-1. The meeting was not in this competition. Both teams scored in that match, and the average total goals across the single meeting is 2.0. With only one meeting, there is no pattern to read from history.
Betis score three, Porto yet to find net
Real Betis have scored 3 goals in their single match this season, which is better than the league average of 1.92 goals per team. Porto have scored 0 goals, which is worse than the league average. Real Betis hold a large attacking edge over Porto based on these figures.
Both sides concede two, level with league
Real Betis have conceded 2 goals in their single match, and Porto have also conceded 2 goals. Both figures are level with the league average of 1.92 goals conceded per team. There is no defensive edge between the two sides on this measure.
Betis work the keeper, Porto rarely shoot
Real Betis average 5.0 shots on goal per match, while Porto average 0.0 shots on goal per match. Real Betis also see more of their shots blocked, averaging 5.0 blocked shots per match compared to 1.0 for Porto. Real Betis have been the far more active side in front of goal.
Betis score after break, Porto concede late
Real Betis have scored 67% of their goals in the 46-60 minute window, making that their most dangerous period. Porto have conceded 50% of their goals in the 46-60 minute window and 50% in the 76-90 minute window. Porto have not scored a goal yet this season, so they have no scoring peak to report.
Betis matches high-scoring, Porto matches tight
Real Betis have seen 100% of their matches go over 2.5 goals this season, while Porto have seen 0% of their matches go over 2.5 goals. Real Betis have failed to score in 0% of their matches, while Porto have failed to score in 100% of their matches. The goal environments for these two sides are starkly different.
Betis carry the scoring threat, Porto need a response
Real Betis have the sharper attack and the stronger recent form, while Porto are still searching for their first goal of the season. The market prices Real Betis as the favourite, but the draw is also a live possibility given Porto's defensive solidity. Expect Real Betis to control the match and create the better chances, with Porto needing to find a way to score.