Liverpool v Porto Betting Tips: Reds to continue European dream?

Preview and odds for Champions League quarter-final

Liverpool put their Premier League charge on hold tonight, as they take on Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.

On paper many reckon Jurgen Klopp’s Reds have landed an easy path to the last four. They’ve avoided Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester City.

But the Anfield outfit won’t be taking any chances. It gets underway at 8.00pm, live on BT Sport 3.

Head-to-head

Liverpool have enjoyed great success versus the Portuguese giants. They won 5-0 in Porto in last season’s round of 16 clash, before seeing the tie out with a 0-0 at Anfield.

They’ve never lost against the Dragons, winning home ties in the 2007/08 Champions League group stages and the 2000/01 UEFA Cup quarter-finals.

Form-wise Klopp’s men have won five on the spin and haven’t lost at home since September. Sergio Conceicao’s visitors have won five of their last six matches, but they’ve failed to win any of their last 12 away games in Champions League knockout ties.

Likely XIs

Klopp’s only major issue tonight is the suspension of Andrew Robertson. It means James Milner will fill in at left-back.

That in turn means it’s likely the Liverpool boss will pick Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Georginio Wijnaldum in midfield, with the famed trio of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino up front.

Liverpool won’t have to deal with the antics of three-time Champions League winner Pepe. The Porto centre-half is suspended, as is midfielder Hector Herrera.