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The Champions League is back, with Porto and Manchester City looking to make a strong start to the competition when they meet at Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday.
Porto returned to Europe's top-tier club competition after winning the Portuguese title last season, and they have made a strong start to the new campaign, winning each of their opening five league games.
Manchester City have entered a new era following Pep Guardiola's departure at the end of last season, and the Citizens have made a perfect start to the new Premier League campaign, winning each of their first three matches.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Porto vs Manchester City key stats
- Porto have won their last seven matches.
- Manchester City have won their last three matches.
- Porto have won the first half in five of their last seven matches.
Porto vs Manchester City preview: The Sky Blues to maintain unbeaten run?
Porto vs Manchester City — Tale of the Tape
| Porto | vs | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Liga Portugal) | Position | 1st (English Premier League) |
| 15 | Points | 9 |
| 11 | Goals For | 7 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 3rd |
Porto returned to the Champions League after winning the Portuguese league last season, amassing 88 points from 34 matches.
Last season, they competed in the Europa League, where they were knocked out by Nottingham Forest in the quarter-finals.
Francesco Farioli's side have made a strong start to the 2026-27 campaign, winning each of their first five league matches.
Porto have also been solid defensively, keeping four clean sheets already, and they head into this game on the back of a 2-1 win over Moreirense.
Manchester City, in contrast, suffered elimination in the last 16, losing 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid.
The Citizens also finished second in the Premier League behind Arsenal, in what proved to be Pep Guardiola's final season at the club.
This summer, City have spent heavily on new signings and have made a strong start under Enzo Maresca, winning all three of their opening matches.
Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly are both struggling with fitness issues and are unlikely to make the trip to Portugal for this clash.
Porto vs Manchester City form guide & betting tips
| Porto | vs | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
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| 11 | Goals For | 7 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
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Whispers predicts: Porto 1-2 Manchester City
The two sides last met in the Champions League in 2020, with Manchester City securing a win and a draw across their two matches.
The Sky Blues are unbeaten against Porto in their last four meetings, and given the form they are in, Enzo Maresca's side can be backed at 8/11 (1.73) to pick up maximum points in their opening game.
Five of Manchester City's last six matches have produced more than two goals, making Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) a tempting offer.
Seven of Man City's last nine games have seen both teams score, while BTTS – Yes at 4/6 (1.67) presents another appealing option.
Porto have scored the opening goal in six of their last seven matches, and we expect them to do so again at 17/10 (2.70) against Man City.
> Match result: Man City win at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 4/6 (1.67) | Likelihood: Probable