2026-27 Champions League · Matchday 1
Tue, Sep 8 · 3:00 PM EDT · Scheduled kickoff

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Opta pre-match forecast · September 8, 2026
Opta · September 8, 2026
Porto and Manchester City face off in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at Estádio Do Dragão on Tuesday with both clubs out to extend winning streaks, as the home side have triumphed in seven straight matches while the visitors look for their fourth straight victory. Both sides are playing their first match of the European season.
Porto have won each of their last six matches in all competitions. They scored 12 and conceded one over that period, scoring first in five of the six contests. A majority of their goals (eight) came in the first half, while their opponents netted once in the first 45 minutes. Manchester City have won three, drawn one and lost two in their last six. They scored nine and conceded eight in that stretch, netting first in three of the six. They had three goals in the first half, while their opponents netted four times before the break.
UCL record · 2025/2026
| Metric | Porto · Home | Manchester City · Away |
|---|---|---|
| Matches played | · | 10 |
| Points per match | · | 1.60 |
| Goals scored per match | · | 1.60 |
| Goals conceded per match | · | 1.40 |
| Expected goals per match | · | 2.01 |
| Expected goals allowed per match | · | 1.09 |
Porto: 2025/2026 statistics unavailable.
Opta · September 8, 2026
Porto left · Manchester City right
| Entry holds | Home win | Draw | Away win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto only | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Manchester City only | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Both clubs | 3 | 2 | 3 |