FC Porto vs Atlético Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

The previous meeting between these clubs ended in favour of FC Porto.

FC Porto are ready to lock horns with Atlético Madrid for a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between these European clubs will take place at the Estádio do Dragão.

The Portugal-based club are now back on the training ground. FC Porto will return to action for the first time since the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

They were not very impactful in the mega competition as they failed to win any games. Porto now have a chance to get their strategies up for the next season.

Atletico Madrid are also coming back from the break. They were also a part of the Club World Cup. Diego Simeone‘s side were unable to do enough and were knocked out of the group stage of the tournament.

They are experiencing some changes in the squad, and it will be interesting to look at their performance.

Kick-off:

• Location: Porto, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Dragão
• Date: Sunday, August 3
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

This is the first pre-season game for both clubs.

Players to Watch

Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto)

The 18-year-old caught the eye of many people after his performances for his club. Despite being a midfielder, he scored 10 goals and had four assists to his name in the Liga Portugal 2024-25 season. Rodrigo Mora also scored a crucial goal for Porto in the FIFA CWC.

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

Julian Alvarez was one of the most consistent players for Atletico Madrid during their 2024-25 campaign. He led the attacking front for his side in every tournament and looked sharp. Alvarez has returned to training and will likely continue to play a crucial part in the final third for his side.

Match Facts

• Neither of the last three matches between Atleti and Porto has ended in a draw.
• Atletico Madrid have won three of their last five games against Porto.
• FC Porto have won only one of their last five matches against Atleti.

FC Porto vs Atletico Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win
• Julian Alvarez to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

FC Porto might miss out on the services of Diogo Costa and Marko Grujic due to a lack of fitness.

Atletico Madrid have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

FC Porto won: 3

Atletico Madrid won: 4

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

FC Porto predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Ramos (GK); Costa, Ze Pedro, Bednarek, Moura; Veiga, Eustáquio, Varela, Gomes; Namaso, Rodrigo Mora

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Gallagher; Griezmann, Alvarez

Match Prediction

Both clubs performed decently in the Club World Cup, and they now take on each other in a club friendly. Atletico Madrid are likely to come out on top to secure a win against FC Porto in the pre-season match.

Prediction: FC Porto 1-3 Atletico Madrid

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Portugal: Sport TV

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