FC Schalke 04 vs FC Porto, 2018-19 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
FC Schalke 04 vs FC Porto — Champions League .
- FC Schalke 04 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- FC Porto 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jose Luis Munuera
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Javier Martinez
- Referee Ricardo de Burgos
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabağ Ağdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodo/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC Kobenhavn | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | FC Porto | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Sep | Borussia Mönchengladbach | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | Hertha BSC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | VfL Wolfsburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | 1. FC Schweinfurt 05 | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | Hebburn Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | FC Schalke 04 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Sep | Moreirense FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Vitória SC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Aug | Os Belenenses Futebol | A | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Aug | GD Chaves | H | 5–0 | W |
| 05 May | FC Bayern München | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Schalke 04 have kicked off against FC Porto. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Porto needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Maxi Pereira is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Schalke 04 tonight.
- 15' The 29-year-old Suat Serdar has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' FC Porto fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' FC Schalke 04 currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Breel Embolo.
- 32' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Weston McKennie suffering a number of foals already.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matija Nastasic made 406 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 53' The referee shows FC Schalke 04 player a Yellow card on 53.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sergio Conceicao might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Jesus Manuel Corona is ready to make an impact after coming on for Vincent Aboubakar at the 60 minute mark.
- 64' A goal from the Switzerland international Breel Embolo! He fires home on 64 to make it 1-0!
- 65' Another change for FC Schalke 04 made on 65 minute. Mark Uth leaves to be changed by Yevhen Konoplyanka.
- 70' FC Porto are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 72' FC Schalke 04 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Guido Burgstaller is hanging Breel Embolo on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' Magnificent from Otavio! That is 23 goals in 491 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 78' The referee calls foul for Jesus Manuel Corona. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' Sergio Oliveira has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yacine Brahimi on 82 minute.
- 84' The FC Schalke 04 manager makes a substitution. Suat Serdar departs to be replaced by Amine Harit.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hector Herrera.
- 90' Hernani has so much to prove this time. He replaces Otavio on 90 minute.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
FC Schalke 04 Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
7
Mark Uth ↓ Yevhen Konoplianka 65'
- 5
- 36
- 1
- 29
- 28
- 10
- 18
- 2
-
8
Suat Serdar ↓ Amine Harit 84'
Bench
- 13
- 3
-
25
Amine Harit ↑ 84'
- 35
-
11
Yevhen Konoplianka ↑ 65'
-
19
Guido Burgstaller ↑ 72'
- 9
Coach
Domenico Tedesco
FC Porto Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
- 16
- 1
- 28
- 13
- 8
- 22
- 25
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 20
-
17
Jesus Manuel Corona ↑ 60'
- 5
- 26
- 10
-
27
Sergio Oliveira ↑ 82'
-
7
Hernani ↑ 90'
Coach
Sergio Conceicao
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Breel Embolo | 1 |
| Otavio | 1 |
| Nabil Bentaleb | 1 |
| Eder Militao | 1 |
| Jesus Manuel Corona | 1 |
| Moussa Marega | 1 |
| Breel Embolo | 1 |
| Otavio | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Schalke 04 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
FC Schalke 04 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18
FC Porto xG
I would bet for:
FC Schalke 04 or FC Porto 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Schalke 04 or Draw
68%
Draw or FC Porto
62%
FC Schalke 04 or FC Porto
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Porto win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.2%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Schalke 04
| Handicap | FC Schalke 04 covers | Push | FC Porto covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Schalke 04 keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Porto keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

