Nottingham Forest are set to face FC Porto this Thursday at the City Ground. The match is the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, kicking off at 4pm.
The first leg between Forest and Porto ended in a 1-1 draw. If they draw again, the match goes to extra time, and then penalties if needed.
Porto’s Predicted Line-Up
FC Porto are currently top of the Portuguese league, with Sporting close behind.
Farioli is expected to name an attacking side to try and secure a win away from home. The predicted front three are William Gomes, Moffi and Sainz.
Thiago Silva is also expected to start, leading the defence.
Predicted FC Porto line-up: Diego Costa; Alberto Costa, Thiago Silva, Bednarek and Sanusi; Fofana, Rosario and Gabriel Veiga; William Gomes, Moffi and Sainz. The manager is Francesco Farioli.
Nottingham Forest’s Possible Formation
Nottingham Forest’s possible line-up is: Ortega; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic and Neco Williams; Sangare and Anderson; Hutchinson, Gibbs-White and Hudson-Odoi; Igor Jesus. Their manager is Vitor Pereira.
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