We are back to Weekday football as we commence the return leg of the UEFA Champions League Round Of 16.
2 games will definitely be going down today with Borussia Dortmund taking on Sevilla, and Juventus hosting Fc Porto.
Both games still look very dicey, and any one would have been a cool pick for our analysis, however, we will be concentrating on the game involving the Old Ladies and the Dragons.
Starting with the home team:
JUVENTUS:
1) The Old Ladies better "head to head" in the last 3 most recent meetings between these 2 sides tips them as favorite to move to the next round.
They, Juventus, have won 2, and lost 1 of these 3 recent meetings. A good one for Andrea Pirlo's men you want to say.
2) A more important stat favoring the Old Ladies is the "Away Goal" they got at Portugal.
A 1 nil victory is enough to see them, Juventus, through to the next round according to UEFA "Away Goal' rule.
Moving on to the away side,
FC PORTO:
1) The Dragons have only lost 1 game in their last 8 games in all competitions compared to Juventus 2 losses in as many game.
This should definitely provided some big boost for them, FC Porto, going into this game.
2) Another stat that favors Sergio Conceicao is the fact that Juventus last 2 exit from the UEFA Champions League have been to impressive underdogs such as Ajax and Lyon.
With Fc Porto looking very impressive this season, with their only loss being against an impressive Manchester City side, and with a 2:1 scoreline advantege on their side, the Dragons might just be well set to see off the Old Ladies.
CONCLUSION:
It's definitely a tight one here with both sides having a 50/50 chance of progressing into the next round of the UEFA Champions League.
Your takes, opinions, and predictions on this game will be hugely appreciated as always.
Much love from your Football Analyst and Writer, IbkDaGreat.
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