Both Inter Miami and Porto have a point each heading into their second game of Group A at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Thursday night in the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC).
Indeed, both drew 0-0 in their first match against Al Ahly and Palmeiras respectively, and a win for either side will see them have one foot in the knockout stage. Equally, a defeat will make it very difficult for either team to qualify with just one game left.
Inter Miami are in better form overall heading into this one, as they are unbeaten in four matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, Porto are winless in two games, failing to score in either.
Both sides have never played each other before, but Porto will be favourites as they are higher ranked in terms of club rankings and play in a superior league.
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How the bookies view it: Porto favourites with bookmakers
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Porto are 11/20 odds-on favourites with BoyleSports, with a draw priced at 3/1 and an Inter Miami win at 15/4 with the same bookmaker. Given that both teams drew their first match against inferior opposition, both may be nervous heading into this one, and Inter Miami's superior form may see them earn what could be another important point in the group.
Recent head-to-head: No prior meetings
As mentioned, these two teams have never had a competitive meeting against each other before.
Players to watch: Messi vs Mora could be an interesting battle
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the star of the Inter Miami team, and in their previous two wins, the little Argentine magician grabbed no fewer than four goals and three assists. He is a tempting 15/8 with BoyleSports to score anytime.
Rodrigo Mora is a player in a similar mould to Messi in terms of his style, and he has been linked with a big move away from Porto after the CWC finishes. He scored and assisted in Porto's last three league games, and has a major influence on the team.
Predicted lineups
Jordi Alba is back in light training after injury, but this match will still likely come too soon for the left-back. Noah Allen should play in his place.
Claudio Ramos should play in between the sticks in place of the injured Diogo Costa again, with Porto having no other injury concerns.
Inter Miami: Ustari, Fray, Aviles, Falcon, Allen, Redondo, Busquets, Cremaschi, Messi, Suarez, Allende.
Porto: Ramos, Perez, Pedro, Marcano, Mario, Varela, Eustaquio, Moura, Veiga, Mora, Omorodion.
Anything else catch the eye?
Given that both teams were involved in 0-0 draws in their opening matches, perhaps we should not expect many goals again here. In fact, only three goals in total have been scored in the previous three games that Porto have been involved in, so backing Under 2.5 total goals at 6/5 with BoyleSports seems like another bet that could potentially come through.
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