With just 47 kilometers separating the two clubs, the Europa League final between Porto and Sporting Braga is likely to have a spirit of local rivalry despite the match taking place in Ireland, at Dublin Arena.

Even before the competition started Andre Villas-Boas’ Porto were tipped as one of the favourites for the title and the punters that backed the Dragons in the early stages can now expect a hefty profit, while the ones looking to back Porto now should know they are just 1.25 (1/4) with 888Sport to lift the coveted trophy.

The Dragons enter this match on the back of the amazing scoring run that saw them bag at least two goals in every one their last 14 games, so no wonder they are 1.62 (8/13) with Bet365 to score at least two against Braga as well.

Coach Andre Villas-Boas decided to take his full squad to Dublin even though Cristian Rodriguez and Fucile miss out through injuries, while Emidio Rafael, Mariano Gonzalez and Pawel Kieszek are ineligible.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Helton – Sapunaru, Rolando, Otamendi, Pereira – Guarin, Fernando, Moutinho – Hulk, Falcao, Varela.

Sporting Braga have been the most pleasant surprise of this year’s Europa League as the Minhotos were by no means considered favourites for the trophy but, nonetheless, managed to eliminate some great sides along the way.

Apart from the clash with Lech Poznan, Braga were considered underdogs in every other match in this competition, but still eliminated Dynamo Kiev, Liverpool and Benfica to reach the Europa League final.

The Minhotos are obviously considered underdogs in the clash with Porto, but looking at their giant-slaying record this season, the odds of 4.50 (7/2) offered by Bet365 on Braga to lift the trophy could be worth a shot.

Coach Domingos Paciencia has received a major boost as Miguel Garcia, Paulo Cesar and Alberto Rodriguez have been declared fit, but Ukra is ineligible.

Probable starting line-up (4-4-2): Artur Moraes – Garcia, Rodriguez, Paulao, Silvio – Alan, Vandinho, Custodio, Hugo Viana – Lima, Meyong.