Overview
Porto are having a disappointing performance in the Europa League season 2024-2025. Before that, they were considered an annoying team in the European playground.
After the first 4 matches in the Europa League this season, Porto currently has only 4 points thanks to a draw against Man United and a win against Hoffenheim.
Porto are on a three-match losing streak in all competitions, including a defeat to Lazio in the Europa League, a 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Benfica and most recently a defeat to Moreirense in the Portuguese Cup. If they don't improve their form soon, a failed campaign is a certainty for Porto.
Having to play away at Anderlecht will certainly cause Porto many difficulties. Anderlecht is one of 6 teams in the Europa League this season that has not known defeat. They have accumulated 10 points after the first 4 rounds.
In contrast to Porto, Anderlecht are in very good form, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 matches, including 4 wins, scoring 20 goals and conceding only 1.
Overall, Porto is still rated higher thanks to the quality of personnel and experience in European playgrounds. However, Anderlecht will take advantage of home field to aim for a victory.
Anderlecht and Porto met in the 2000-01 Champions League group stage. The Belgian side went unbeaten in both legs, winning 1-0 at home before drawing 0-0 in Portugal.
Human resources situation
Anderlecht will be without Thorgan Hazard, Jan Vertonghen and Marco Kana, who are all sidelined through injury. Dolberg is expected to lead the line once again, while Jan Simic features in defence.
On the other side of the front line, Samu Omorodion could lead the Portuguese team's attack. Pepe is also expected to start, while Alan Varela retains his place in midfield.
Expected lineup:
Anderlecht: Coosemans, N'Diaye, Jorgensen, Simon, Sardella, Rits, Leoni, Edozie, Stroeykens, Dreyer, Dolberg.
Porto: Diogo Costa, Fernande, Perez, Djalo, Moura, Varela, Vieira, Pepe, Gonzalez, Galeno, Omorodion.
The match between Anderlecht and Porto takes place at 0:45 am on November 29 (Vietnam time).
