While Group D might not boast your headline-grabbing lot of teams in the Champions League, competition for qualification should be tough. On Wednesday, two favorites to finish in first place will lock horns when Porto takes on Galatasaray.
From the two, the Turkish giant holds a slight advantage in the race to win the group. They began the new season in emphatic style, beating Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0 in Matchday 1.
That victory earned Cimbom an early lead in the standings. However, they must not be over confident for their Estádio do Dragão trip.
Porto, despite being two points behind their opponent, did achieve a good result in their Champions League opener. The Portuguese champion traveled to Schalke in Matchday 1 and came back from a goal down to earn a draw.
Furthermore, the Dragons have been in good form recently. Despite trailing Braga in their domestic league, Sérgio Conceição's men boast a five-game unbeaten run.
As for Fatih Terim's side, their away form is one to worry about. They may top the Super Lig, but their last two games on the road ended in 4-0 and 3-0 defeats to Trabzonspor and Akhisar, respectively.
Match facts
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This will be the first ever meeting between Porto and Galatasaray.
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The home side has lost only once against a Turkish team in 10 encounter (W6, D3).
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Galatasaray has lost their last four away games in Europe and is without a win in their last 13 trips (D2, L12).
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Cimbom's last away victory in Europe came in 2012/13 courtesy of a 3-2 triumph over Schalke.
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