"The decision to hand the reins to Francesco Farioli in July already looks inspired, with Porto's new coach enjoying a flawless start in charge. Last term fell well short of expectations, capped by a premature Club World Cup exit, but under the Italian's watch the Dragons have rediscovered their bite. Seven straight Primeira Liga wins leave them top of the pile domestically, their latest a 4-0 thrashing of Arouca even after playing most of the second half with 10 men."
"In-form Porto aim to extend their perfect start to the 2025/26 campaign when they welcome Red Star Belgrade to the Estadio do Dragao on Thursday evening in the Europa League league phase. The Dragons have taken maximum points from their eight competitive fixtures so far, including a dramatic late win at Salzburg in their European opener, while their Serbian visitors began with a draw against Celtic."
"Farioli faces a fitness concern over Samu Omorodion, who limped off against Arouca, with fellow striker Luuk de Jong still out. Deniz Gul came off the bench to score his first goal in a year and could step in if needed. Zaidu Sanusi, another weekend scorer, pushes for a start, while Nehuen Perez remains unavailable. Youngster Martim Fernandes, despite his league suspension, is eligible to feature here."
Porto have taken maximum points from eight competitive fixtures and aim to extend a perfect start to the 2025/26 campaign as they host Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League. Francesco Farioli has overseen a flawless run, with seven straight Primeira Liga wins and a 4-0 win over Arouca even after being reduced to 10 men. Porto secured a stoppage-time winner at Salzburg in their European opener. Porto's Europa League home form is mixed, with no wins in their last two home ties, but 12 wins from 23 Estadio do Dragao outings remain encouraging. Farioli has injury concerns over Samu Omorodion; Luuk de Jong remains out. Deniz Gul and Zaidu Sanusi are options, while Nehuen Perez is unavailable and Martim Fernandes is eligible despite a league suspension. Red Star began with a draw against Celtic and have lost 12 of their last 16 away group-stage matches. Bookmaker Unibet lists best odds 10/21 for a home win.
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