Besiktas v Porto: Back Besiktas to get the point they need

Dan Fitch
20 November 2017

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Dan Fitch expects Besiktas to book their place in the last-16 of the Champions League when they host Porto.

"With a draw being a result that would see Besiktas go through and still give Porto a chance of reaching the last-16, the odds on the stalemate are tempting."

Back the draw at 3.25

Besiktas 3.39/4 v Porto 2.568/5; The Draw 3.259/4
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Besiktas on the brink of qualification

Besiktas can book their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a draw against Porto.

Still unbeaten, the Turkish giants were the outsiders in the closely matched Group G, but have built upon their solid form in the competition from the previous season. Having won their first three games, last time out they picked up a home draw against the 2016-17 semi-finalists Monaco.

Senol Gunes' side are doing less well domestically, having only won two of their last six league games. In contrast, Porto are unbeaten in the Primeira Liga, which they lead by four points, but have been erratic in the Champions League.

Porto's campaign got off to a poor start with a shock home defeat to Besiktas in the reverse fixture. Since then they have bounced back with wins in two of their three games, but the second placed side are still in a position where they can be caught by both RB Leipzig and Monaco.

Besiktas far too big again

Porto are the favourites at 2.588/5, with Besiktas at 3.1511/5 and the draw at 3.259/4.

Besiktas have consistently been underestimated in the markets so far, but you might have thought that would have changed by now considering their form and the fact that Porto have lost two of their four Champions League matches.

With a draw being a result that would see Besiktas go through and still give Porto a chance of reaching the last-16, the odds on the stalemate are tempting. If you feel like playing it safer, back Besiktas to avoid defeat in the Double Chance market at 1.618/13.

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Back the draw at 3.25

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