Chelsea vs FC Porto, Champions League 2015/16: Where to watch live, preview, betting odds and possible XI
Chelsea will take on FC Porto in their last group stage fixture of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on 9 December, Wednesday.
Where to watch live
Kick-off is at 7.45pm GMT. Live coverage of the match is available on BT Sport 2, BT Sport Ultra HD.
Overview
Chelsea come into this fixture after a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. Second half substitute Glenn Murray's 82<sup>nd minute goal was the difference between the two sides as the Blues suffered another defeat at home.
Jose Mourinho's side are second in the Champions League table with 10 points, level on points with their upcoming opponents and two points ahead of Dynamo Kiev. A defeat for the Premier League side and a victory for Dynamo will see them crash out of Europe's elite club competition.
Porto enter this fixture after a 2-1 victory in the league over Pacos de Ferreira. They were successful in defeating the Blues at home and they will be looking for another victory in order to retain the top spot in the group.
The Chelsea boss will face his former club and a defeat to the Portuguese outfit could raise questions over his future at Stamford Bridge. He will be looking to progress in the European competition after a poor run of matches in the top flight club competition in England.
Betting Odds (888Sport.com)
- Chelsea to win: 39/40
- Draw: 28/11
- FC Porto to win: 3
Team Form
Chelsea
- Last Five: L D W W L
- Last Result: Chelsea 0-1 AFC Bournemouth
FC Porto
- Last Five: W W W L W
- Last Result: FC Porto 2-1 Pacos de Ferreira
Team News
Chelsea
- Injured: Radamel Falcao
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspended: N/A
Possible XI: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Costa
FC Porto
- Injured: Dani Osvaldo
- Doubtful: N/A
- Suspend: N/A
Possible XI: Casillas; Pereira, Maicon, Marcano, Layun; Never, Andre; Imbula, Corona, Aboubakar; Brahimi
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