FC Porto vs Stuttgart Predictions

• Over 2.5 goals in the first leg
• Four of Porto’s last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals
• Stuttgart have seen three of their last five matches have over 2.5 goals

Lively second leg expected in Porto

Porto return to the Estádio do Dragão holding a narrow 2-1 advantage over Stuttgart from the first leg, but the tie remains finely balanced.

While Porto got the job done in Germany, it was far from straightforward. Stuttgart arguably created the better chances across the 90 minutes and will feel they did enough to take more into the second leg. That should give the visitors confidence heading into this decisive clash.

Recent form suggests goals are likely once again. Four of Porto’s last five matches have produced over 2.5 goals, while Stuttgart have seen the same outcome in three of their last five. Both sides play with attacking intent and are capable of creating chances in spells, but neither has looked completely secure defensively.

Porto’s home advantage could prove crucial, with the atmosphere at the Dragão often lifting them in big European nights. They should have enough experience and quality to see the tie out, but Stuttgart’s attacking threat means this is unlikely to be comfortable.

Another open contest looks on the cards, and over 2.5 goals stands out as the best angle. Porto may edge progression, but a 2-2 draw on the night would not be a surprise.