• Written by Michael Knight
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Porto v Liverpool Betting Odds: UEFA Champions League Match Preview and Latest News

Porto host Liverpool in the return leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The English side claimed a 2-0 win in the first match.

PORTO LATEST NEWS
The Reds were too good for Porto, the 2-0 away defeat gives small chances of progression in the next round. Attacker Marega missed 2-3 chances of the cancellation, now it has a lot to do and take many risks.

In the league, a 3-0 comfortable win at the home Portimonense took Sergio Conceicao’s side at the top of the table.

The current champions are level on points with their rivals, with five games left until the end of the season.

In the Champions League, counts four wins in successive home matches. Without a draw at Dragao for 11 consecutive games in the competition.

The coach of the hosts has to wait until the last minutes for Corona, as the winger suffers from injury and remains doubtful.

LIVERPOOL LATEST NEWS

Liverpool beat 2-0 Porto in the first leg, taking a big step towards the semifinals for the second season in a row. Two goals in the first half were enough for the Reds, as they continued their good record against the champions of Portugal.

In the Premier League, a 2-0 home win against Chelsea secured the top spot in the league for the title race. Two strikes in the opening minutes of the second half continued the unbeaten record to 16 consecutive games in all competitions.

Concedes at least one goal in the last 7 away matches in the Champions League. Also, the last 8 out of 10 matches away from Anfield ended with Over 2.5 goals.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has to cope without Dejan Lovren, as the central defender is out of the squad due to illness.

PORTO V LIVERPOOL  MATCH ODDS*

Let’s take a look at main and special odds markets offered at bet365 website :

• Full Time Result (1X2) : 3.80 – 3.50 – 2.10
• Under/Over 2.5 Goals : 1.90 (Under) – 1.90 (Over)
• Draw No Bet: 2.62 (Porto) – 1.44 (Liverpool)
• Both Teams to Score: 1.75 (Yes) –   2.00 (No)
• Halftime Result (1X2): 4.00 – 2.20 – 2.75
• A Penalty in the match:  3.40 (Yes) – 1.33 (No)
• Mohamed Salah Anytime Scorer: 2.25

*bet365 odds as offered at 17/04, 10:00CET (subject to change without prior notice)

MATCHUP TO WATCH
Moussa Marega is the most dangerous player for Porto, as he leads the attacker. The Mali international has scored in all four of the home games in the Champions League this season.

Mohamed Salah is again in good form, scoring a superb goal in the match against Chelsea. The first goalscorer for Liverpool is always getting the attention, as his scoring ability and vision can destroy any opposition defence.