Porto vs AS Roma Prediction 13.02.2025 | Europa League

• Competition: UEFA Europa League
• Date: Thursday, 13th, February 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: Estadio do Dragao (Porto)

One of the fiercest battles for a spot in the Europa League last 16 features Porto and AS Roma, with the first leg set to take place at Estadio do Dragao on Thursday.

Porto were far from convincing in the early stages of UEFA’s second-tier competition, as they barely squeezed into the top 24 thanks to a tense 1-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv on the final day, orchestrated by now former player Nico Gonzalez. Since Martin Anselmi stepped in as head coach at the end of January, the Dragoes have avoided defeat in three consecutive outings across all competitions, but their quest for a first league triumph in 2025 continues following a hard-earned 1-1 stalemate against leaders Sporting CP over the weekend.

When it comes to AS Roma, they have made serious waves on the continental stage in recent years, having lifted the trophy in UEFA’s third-tier competition in 2022 before reaching a final and a semifinal in the last two Europa League campaigns, so they will once again aim for a deep run this season. However, the first phase of the new-look Europa League did not go smoothly for the Roman club, as they had to wait until the closing matchday to seal their playoff spot with a strong 2-0 triumph over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Porto vs AS Roma Betting Tips : X2 (DOUBLE CHANCE)

Even with the passionate backing of their faithful supporters in the stands, Porto’s recent displays have been far from convincing, as a narrow 1-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv remains their only moment of celebration in the last eight competitive outings, with half of those ending in defeat. They may still be waiting for their first loss under new manager Martin Anselmi (W1 D2), but Dragons’ performance remains unconvincing, with late draws salvaged against Rio Ave and Sporting CP, not to mention their last league win coming all the way back on December 28. On the other hand, AS Roma have made significant strides since the experienced Claudio Ranieri took over, with their narrow 1-0 victory over Venezia on Sunday extending their unbeaten run to eight straight matches in Serie A (W5 D3), and they’ll be looking to carry that league form into Europe for a favorable result in Thursday’s away match. With a clear rise in form since Ranieri’s arrival, the She Wolves have all the necessary tools to leave Estadio do Dragao unbeaten, so we’re backing them with a double chance.