The Facts
- A high-stakes showdown between two teams from the upper tier of the standings (ranked 1st in the Promotion ~ Champions League League phase and 2nd in the Promotion ~ Champions League League phase).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Porto won 1.
- Porto is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Benfica is in superb form heading into this trip (last 5 matches: 5 wins).
- Benfica may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
- Confirmed absences for Porto: Froholdt V. (Concussion) Pietuszewski O. (Muscle Injury) Samu (Knee Injury) Sousa V. (Leg Injury) Zaidu (Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Benfica: Bah A. (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Porto has recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 31:23 (averaging 1.6:1.2 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Porto against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with 20:11 goals (averaging 1.8:1 per game).
Our Betting Tips
- New Consensus by Tipsters:
- BTTS - yes (1.73) (votes: 100%) ⭐ Best Value.
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | FC Porto | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 21:4 | 17 | 27 |
| 2 | Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 24:7 | 17 | 19 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20:9 | 11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12:4 | 8 | 18 |
| 5 | Arouca | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | 1 | 14 |
| 7 | Gil Vicente | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8:7 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 | Braga | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Moreirense | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11:16 | -5 | 11 |
| 11 | Famalicao | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14:11 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 | Estrela | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14:17 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:10 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 | Maritimo | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9:19 | -10 | 8 |
| 15 | Casa Pia | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5:17 | -12 | 7 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 8:21 | -13 | 7 |
| 17 | Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5:15 | -10 | 2 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Champions League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Liga Portugal 2
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