Following their loss to Spezia in Serie A, Inter Milan and their supporters will be eager to bounce back in their encounter with Porto. They will hope for a positive outcome in the upcoming game, with a draw being sufficient to progress to the quarter-finals.
What to expect in Porto vs Inter Milan?
Porto’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches across all competitions. However, they will be boosted by their recent victory over Estoril, in which Mehdi Taremi scored the winning goal. With 22 goals and 12 assists in the current season, Taremi is in excellent form and will be the one to watch out for as Porto seeks to overturn their one-goal deficit from the first leg.
Inter Milan, on the other hand, has been alternating between wins and losses in their last five matches across all competitions, with their most recent match resulting in a defeat against Spezia in Serie A. However, they have an in-form striker in Lautaro Martinez, who has scored 17 goals and provided 7 assists this season. Inter Milan’s hopes of securing a spot in the quarter-finals will heavily rely on Martinez’s performance in the upcoming match against Porto.
Porto vs Inter Milan: Kick off date, timeFootball fans will witness an intense battle between Porto and Inter Milan in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8 pm GMT/ 4 pm ET on March 14, 2023.
Porto vs Inter Milan: Where to watch?
The match between Porto and Inter Milan will be broadcast on BT Sport in the UK, while Paramount+ has the broadcasting rights in the US.
Porto vs Inter Milan: Possible XI
Porto is likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Costa as the goalkeeper, Joao Mario, Pepe, Marcano, and Sanusi in defense. The midfield is expected to consist of Franco, Uribe, Grujic, and Pepe, with Martinez and Taremi playing as the forwards.
Inter Milan is expected to play in a 3-5-2 formation, with Onana in goal, Darmian, Acerbi, and Bastoni in defense. The midfield is predicted to comprise of Dumfries, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, and Gosens, while Martinez and Dzeko will lead the attack.
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