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Match details:

Asian Champions League, 2020-21
Kitchee SC vs. Port FC
Chang Arena, Buriram
Date. July 06, 2021
Kick-off: 07:30 pm IST

Preview:

Kitchee SC will face off with Port FC in the round 5 game of the Group J Asian Champions League at Chang Arena, Buriram in Thailand. In the last encounter, Kitchee SC succeeded to secure an easy 1-0 win against Guangzhou FC and are currently placed at the 2nd spot on the points table. On the other hand, Port FC faced an embarrassing 3-0 defeat against Cerezo Osaka in the last game they played this weekend and are standing at the 3rd position on the points table.

After analyzing the recent form and statistics of these two sides, Kitchee SC are the slight favourites to secure a win in this encounter but we can expect goals from both ends of the pitch.

Head to Head Record:

Kitchee SC: 1
Port FC: 0
Draw: 0

Current form (W-D-L):

Kitchee SC: WWLWW

Port FC: LDWLD

Probable starting line-up:

Kitchee SC(4-1-4-1):

Cesar, Chan, Helio, Junior, Tong, Yang, Orr, Chun-Ting, Ngan, Akande, Damjanovic

Port FC(4-4-2):

Buathong, Aksornsri, Rochela, Auksornsri, Selanon, Phala, Thawornsak, Ki Go, Baggio, Suarez, Sombatyotha

Top picks:

Dejan Damjanovic: Kitchee SCs attacking forward has scored 4 goals in the Asian Champions League this season. He has an average of 3.2 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 76. He is a clear choice for captaincy in your small league fantasy teams.

Sergio Suarez: Port FCs midfielder has scored an assist in the Asian Champions League this season. He has an average of 2.5 shots per game on goal post with a successful passing percentage of 82. He is a differential pick for captaincy in this encounter. 

Choices for captain and vice-captain:

Dejan Damjanovic, Sergio Suarez, Matthew Orr, Nattawut Sombatyotha

Score prediction for the Small League:

Kitchee SC(1-1) Port FC

Team combination:

Preferable contest: Head to Head, Small league up to 10 members.

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and are not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.