Porto vs AC Milan. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (October 19, 2021).

The vice-champions of Portugal,Porto are unbeaten after 8 rounds of the current Primeira Liga season. They won 6 games and recorded 2 draws, which put them in 2nd place in the standings with 20 points in the asset. In the last three rounds, Porto defeated Moreirense (5:0), Gil Vicente (2:1), and Pacos de Ferreira (2:1). Porto have scored 18 goals so far, which is the best result in the league. On Friday, Sergio Conceição's men successfully passed the first round of Taça de Portugal, getting an easy victory over Sintrense (5:0). 

For their first Champions League match, the Dragons travelled to Madrid, where they recorded a goalless draw with Atletico. In the second round, Porto were crushed by Liverpool at home (1:5). The only goal for Porto was scored by Taremi in the 75th minute, which was little consolation. The Portuguese club is 3rd in the group table.

Otavio and Esteves have been ruled out of this fixture. 

Last year,AC Milan earned a direct ticket to the Champions League. They kicked off their European campaign with a disappointing defeat at Liverpool (2:3). Stefano Pioli's men were in the lead before halftime but failed to keep the advantage. In the second game, the Rossoneri hosted Atletico. Again, AC Milan scored first but conceded two goals after Kessie was sent off and lost with a score of 1:2. The Rossoneri have zero points after two games and sit bottom of the group table.

On the other hand, AC Milan are unbeaten in Serie A. They won 7 games and one match ended in a draw. Losing only 2 points to Napoli, AC Milan are 2nd in the standings. In the last 2 rounds, the Rossoneri defeated Atalanta and Verona with the same score of 3:2. 

AC Milan have a long list of injuries and suspensions. Rebic, Plizzari, Bakayoko,Florenzi, Kessie, Maignan, Diaz, Hernandes, Messias are unavailable for this game.