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FC Porto host PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 20 October 2026, and ahead of kickoff these predicted lineups highlight a clear contrast in how settled each coach’s side has been. Francesco Farioli’s Porto arrive having barely rotated through their last four matches, while Peter Bosz’s PSV have stayed close to a settled grouping of their own, albeit with one position that has required an unusual fix in recent games. Both projections below are built from recent starting patterns rather than any official team sheet, so treat them as expected XIs rather than confirmed line-ups.
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FC Porto Predicted XI
Porto are projected in a 4-3-3, which lines up with Farioli’s own preferred shape. The side looks a settled one – 10 of the projected XI started their last match – which points to a coach largely sticking with the same group heading into this fixture. Francisco Moura stands out at right-back, having started all three of his last three appearances used here, while Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa has started every one of the four matches that inform this projection, making him the closest thing to a certainty in the forward line. Between the posts and across midfield there is similarly little change expected from recent selections.
FC Porto predicted XI: Diogo Costa; Francisco Moura, Jakub Kiwior, Alberto Costa, Pablo Rosario; Alan Gonzalo Varela, Victor Froholdt, Gabri Veiga; Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa, André Silva, Borja Sainz
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 99 | Diogo Costa | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 74 | Francisco Moura | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Jakub Kiwior | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 20 | Alberto Costa | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 13 | Pablo Rosario | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| M | 22 | Alan Gonzalo Varela | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 8 | Victor Froholdt | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 10 | Gabri Veiga | 2/4 | 1/3 |
| F | 11 | Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| F | 19 | André Silva | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| F | 17 | Borja Sainz | 2/4 | 2/3 |
PSV Eindhoven Predicted XI
PSV’s expected XI is also a 4-3-3, matching Peter Bosz’s preferred setup, and the projection is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match. Matěj Kovář has started all four matches used in this projection and looks the clear choice in goal, underlining how little change Bosz has made behind a settled back line. One forward slot is less straightforward: Mikkel Bro Hansen is projected to start despite no starts across the matches used here, a sign that this particular line has at times been filled from outside its usual shape, so that selection should be read with some caution.
PSV Eindhoven predicted XI: Matěj Kovář; Armando Obispo, Sergiño Dest, Lutsharel Geertruida, Filip Kostić; Mauro Júnior, Guus Til, Kodai Sano; Sven Mijnans, Mikkel Bro Hansen, Ruben van Bommel
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 4 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 32 | Matěj Kovář | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 4 | Armando Obispo | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 8 | Sergiño Dest | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| D | 2 | Lutsharel Geertruida | 3/4 | 2/3 |
| D | 18 | Filip Kostić | 2/4 | 2/3 |
| M | 17 | Mauro Júnior | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 20 | Guus Til | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| M | 24 | Kodai Sano | 4/4 | 3/3 |
| F | 21 | Sven Mijnans | 3/4 | 3/3 |
| F | 23 | Mikkel Bro Hansen | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| F | 7 | Ruben van Bommel | 3/4 | 2/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Vasco Sousa and William Gomes are out injured, while Gabriel Mec and Dominik Prpić are unavailable through suspension, thinning both Porto’s midfield and defensive options for this match. Of those on the bench, Jan Bednarek’s two starts in the matches used here make him the likeliest defensive cover, with Hwang In-Beom also in the frame to add midfield depth if needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Mec | M | suspended | Off the roster |
| Dominik Prpić | D | suspended | Off the roster |
| Vasco Sousa | M | injured | Leg Injury |
| William Gomes | F | injured | Sprained ankle |
Adamo Nagalo, Paul Wanner, Ricardo Pepi, Sam Lammers, Kiliann Sildillia, Alassane Pléa, Jerdy Schouten and Sami Ouaissa are out injured, leaving PSV light across defence, midfield and attack alike. Ivan Perišić, with two starts in the matches used for this projection, is the bench option best placed to step into the attacking line if called upon.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamo Nagalo | D | injured | Wound |
| Paul Wanner | M | injured | Foot injury |
| Ricardo Pepi | F | injured | Wound |
| Sam Lammers | F | injured | Fitness |
| Kiliann Sildillia | D | injured | Operation |
| Alassane Pléa | F | injured | Operation |
| Jerdy Schouten | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Sami Ouaissa | M | injured | Muscle bruise |
How We Predict These XIs
Each predicted lineup here is built from the last four matches available for that side, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones when deciding who starts. Any player confirmed injured or suspended has been removed from contention before the XI is built. This remains a projection rather than a confirmed team news release, and it can change once the official line-up is named before kickoff.
Read also: Porto vs PSV Prediction: 20.10.2026 UEFA Champions League
FAQ
What formation are FC Porto and PSV Eindhoven expected to use?
Both sides are projected in a 4-3-3 for this match, matching the preferred setups of Francesco Farioli and Peter Bosz respectively.
Who is predicted to start in goal for FC Porto and PSV Eindhoven?
Diogo Costa is projected in goal for FC Porto, and Matěj Kovář, who started all four matches used in this projection, is expected to start for PSV Eindhoven.
Who is unavailable for FC Porto vs PSV Eindhoven?
Porto are without Vasco Sousa and William Gomes through injury and Gabriel Mec and Dominik Prpić through suspension, while PSV are missing Adamo Nagalo, Paul Wanner, Ricardo Pepi, Sam Lammers, Kiliann Sildillia, Alassane Pléa, Jerdy Schouten and Sami Ouaissa, all through injury.
When are the FC Porto vs PSV Eindhoven predicted lineups and team news for this match?
This fixture, and the predicted lineups and team news covered here, relate to the match played on Tuesday 20 October 2026.