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Royal Antwerp aims to reshape Group H with a match against Porto in the third round of the Champions League at the Bosuilstadion.

Antwerp may lose their Champions League knockout stage dreams if they come away empty-handed in a crucial midweek match. The Belgian champions have not made a successful debut in the prestigious club competition, with a 0-5 loss to Barcelona in their opening game and a 2-3 loss to Shakhtar in the second round. Coach Mark van Bommel’s team has yet to move from zero in the competition.

Porto, after winning Europe 19 years ago under Jose Mourinho, has struggled to reach European heights on the continental stage. Barcelona dominates Group H, but a fierce battle for the second spot is expected. Porto has three points from a 3-1 win over Shakhtar and a 0-1 defeat at Blaugrana, and will use their experience and strength against Belgium’s debutants to advance to a third successive knockout stage.

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Predicted lineups:

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Antwerp

Goalkeeper: Jean Butez
Defenders: Owen Wijndal, Toby Alderweireld, Soumaila Coulibaly, Jelle Bataille
Midfielders: Arthur Vermeeren, Alhassan Yusuf, Michel-Ange Balikwisha, Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, Arbnor Muja
Forwards: Vincent Janssen

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Porto

Goalkeeper: Diogo Costa
Defenders: Wendell, David Carmo, Ze Pedro, Joao Mario
Midfielders: Stephen Eustaquio, Pepe, Nico Gonzalez, Romario Baro
Forwards: Evanilson, Mehdi Taremi

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Over all competition record

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UEFA Champions League Stats

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Porto is expected to secure a narrow victory against Antwerp, who have only managed one win in their last seven matches, and have conceded eight goals in the Champions League.
The prediction is Royal Antwerp will win against Porto with the total goals of 2-1.

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Porto is predicted to win the game with a 47% probability, making a market with a Porto win a suitable choice for this match.

Antwerp odds: (3.72) – 26%
Draw odds: (3.51) – 27%
Porto odds: (2.01) – 47%

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