Benfica vs FC Porto Prediction & Tips | Liga Portugal | FootballTips.app
Benfica
HomeFull Time
2 - 2
HT: 0 - 2
Sunday 8 March
FC Porto
AwayBenficaTimelineFC Porto
1st Half
Froholdt V.
sports_soccer
10'
Pepê
26'
Otamendi N.
35'
Veiga G.
35'
Pietuszewski O. (Veiga G.)
sports_soccer
40'
Costa D.
45+5'
2nd Half
William GomesOut: Pepê
sync_alt
46'
Fofana S.Out: Veiga G.
sync_alt
46'
Fernandes M.
58'
Moura F.Out: Fernandes M.
sync_alt
58'
Sainz B.Out: Pietuszewski O.
sync_alt
64'
Ivanovic F.Out: Rafa Silva
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65'
Lukebakio D.Out: Prestianni G.
sync_alt
65'
Schjelderup A.
sports_soccer
69'
Silva A.Out: Otamendi N.
sync_alt
75'
Barreiro L.Out: Barrenechea E.
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75'
Moffi T.Out: Gul D.
sync_alt
78'
Costa A.
78'
William Gomes
81'
Bah A.Out: Dedic A.
sync_alt
83'
Barreiro L. (Ivanovic F.)
sports_soccer
88'
Otamendi N.
90'
Mourinho J.
90+1'
Silva A.
90+7'
Top stats
1.30Expected goals (xG)2.14
59%Ball possession41%
20Total shots14
6Shots on target6
2Big chances3
8Corner kicks2
82% (363/442)Passes75% (235/314)
2Yellow cards6
1Red cards0
Shots
1.30Expected goals (xG)2.14
1.99xG on target (xGOT)2.10
20Total shots14
6Shots on target6
5Shots off target4
9Blocked shots4
12Shots inside the box7
8Shots outside the box7
1Hit the woodwork0
Attack
2Big chances3
8Corner kicks2
37Touches in opposition box19
0Accurate through passes1
0Offsides1
17Free kicks11
Passes
82% (363/442)Passes75% (235/314)
40% (14/35)Long passes28% (13/47)
77% (121/157)Passes in final third63% (44/70)
16% (5/31)Crosses43% (3/7)
0.75Expected assists (xA)0.80
20Throw ins17
Defense
11Fouls17
65% (13/20)Tackles52% (12/23)
60Duels won53
10Clearances44
7Interceptions17
0Errors leading to shot0
0Errors leading to goal0
Goalkeeping
4Goalkeeper saves5
2.10xGOT faced1.99
0.10Goals prevented-0.01
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
12.16
X3.17
23.77
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: Low (4/10)
35
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 36% on target vs Away 36% on target
Standings: Home GD +37 (58pts) vs Away GD +39 (65pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+8), Possession (+12)
donut_small Win Probabilities
42%
Benfica Win
32%
Draw
26%
FC Porto Win
Benfica
Draw
FC Porto
Match Preview
In a Liga Portugal matchup at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on March 8, 2026, SL Benfica will host Porto.
SL Benfica, positioned 3rd with 58 points, will take on league leaders Porto, who hold 65 points.
SL Benfica has been strong at home, securing victory in 67% of their Liga Portugal matches.
Porto, on the other hand, has been impressive on the road, winning 13 of their last 17 away matches.
Looking at their historical head-to-head record, SL Benfica has emerged victorious in 3 out of their last 6 matchups against Porto.
As these top teams clash in the highly anticipated "O Clássico," the focus will be on tactical battles and execution.
The algorithm predicts that under 2.5 goals will be scored in what promises to be a closely fought contest.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 24 matchesBenficavsFC Porto
radarTeam Profile
Benfica
FC Porto
sports_soccer
73Attack65
shield
72Defense72
swap_horiz
77Possession65
gps_fixed
77Efficiency84
auto_fix_high
50Creativity53
gavel
48Discipline37
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
51Goals Scored47
14Goals Conceded8
12Clean Sheets17
71Big Chances71
38Big Chances Missed34
10Penalty Goals7
gps_fixedShooting
400Total Shots341
147Shots on Target128
swap_horizPassing & Possession
58.9%Avg Possession56.1%
11,873Total Passes11,057
85.2%Pass Accuracy85.0%
shieldDefending
394Tackles350
185Interceptions206
51Saves39
53.3%Duels Won49.6%
gavelDiscipline
266Fouls323
48Yellow Cards51
2Red Cards2
34Offsides52
analyticsOther
153Corners135
247Successful Dribbles180
8Errors Leading to Goal0
7.02Avg Rating6.95
League Standings Context
For Benfica
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sporting CP | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 62 |
| 3 | SL Benfica | 24 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 58 |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 46 |
For FC Porto
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 62 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
56.4/ 108.6
Dangerous Attacks
53.3/ 103.8
36.0%
Shots on Target
36.0%
15.6
Total Shots
14.5
56.0%
Possession
57.0%
Team Performance (Avg)
1.8
Goals Scored / Match
1.9
0.8
Goals Conceded / Match
0.5
Head-to-Head Summary
3
Benfica Wins
50%
1
Draws
17%
2
FC Porto Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Benfica | FC Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 77%34/44 | 61%27/44 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 50%22/44 | 45%20/44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36%16/44 | 32%14/44 |
* Based on last 44 matches
Past Matches
Last 6: Benfica
Pt1
SL Benfica
3 - 0
AVS
UCL
SL Benfica
0 - 1
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
2 - 1
FC Alverca
UCL
SL Benfica
4 - 2
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
PtC
SL Benfica
1 - 3
Sporting Braga
Home Games: Benfica
Pt1
SL Benfica
3 - 0
AVS
UCL
SL Benfica
0 - 1
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
2 - 1
FC Alverca
UCL
SL Benfica
4 - 2
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
PtC
SL Benfica
1 - 3
Sporting Braga
Last 6: FC Porto
PtC
Sporting CP
1 - 0
Porto
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Casa Pia AC
2 - 1
Porto
UEL
Viktoria Plzen
1 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Vitória
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Porto
Away Games: FC Porto
PtC
Sporting CP
1 - 0
Porto
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Casa Pia AC
2 - 1
Porto
UEL
Viktoria Plzen
1 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Vitória
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Porto
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AI Prediction
verified Low Confidence
12.16
X3.17
23.77
Recommended Bet
Home Win
Stake: Low (4/10)
35
Opp. Value
Key Factors
⚠️ Using limited statistical data
Attack Quality: Home 36% on target vs Away 36% on target
Standings: Home GD +37 (58pts) vs Away GD +39 (65pts)
Sofascore Stats: Home superiority - Best: Attack (+8), Possession (+12)
Match Preview
In a Liga Portugal matchup at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on March 8, 2026, SL Benfica will host Porto.
SL Benfica, positioned 3rd with 58 points, will take on league leaders Porto, who hold 65 points.
SL Benfica has been strong at home, securing victory in 67% of their Liga Portugal matches.
Porto, on the other hand, has been impressive on the road, winning 13 of their last 17 away matches.
Looking at their historical head-to-head record, SL Benfica has emerged victorious in 3 out of their last 6 matchups against Porto.
As these top teams clash in the highly anticipated "O Clássico," the focus will be on tactical battles and execution.
The algorithm predicts that under 2.5 goals will be scored in what promises to be a closely fought contest.
League Standings Context
For Benfica
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sporting CP | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 62 |
| 3 | SL Benfica | 24 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 58 |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 46 |
For FC Porto
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 24 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 65 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 62 |
Team Performance (Avg)
1.8
Goals Scored / Match
1.9
0.8
Goals Conceded / Match
0.5
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Benfica | FC Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 77%34/44 | 61%27/44 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 50%22/44 | 45%20/44 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36%16/44 | 32%14/44 |
* Based on last 44 matches
donut_small Win Probabilities
42%
Benfica Win
32%
Draw
26%
FC Porto Win
Benfica
Draw
FC Porto
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 24 matchesBenficavsFC Porto
radarTeam Profile
Benfica
FC Porto
sports_soccer
73Attack65
shield
72Defense72
swap_horiz
77Possession65
gps_fixed
77Efficiency84
auto_fix_high
50Creativity53
gavel
48Discipline37
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
51Goals Scored47
14Goals Conceded8
12Clean Sheets17
71Big Chances71
38Big Chances Missed34
10Penalty Goals7
gps_fixedShooting
400Total Shots341
147Shots on Target128
swap_horizPassing & Possession
58.9%Avg Possession56.1%
11,873Total Passes11,057
85.2%Pass Accuracy85.0%
shieldDefending
394Tackles350
185Interceptions206
51Saves39
53.3%Duels Won49.6%
gavelDiscipline
266Fouls323
48Yellow Cards51
2Red Cards2
34Offsides52
analyticsOther
153Corners135
247Successful Dribbles180
8Errors Leading to Goal0
7.02Avg Rating6.95
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
56.4/ 108.6
Dangerous Attacks
53.3/ 103.8
36.0%
Shots on Target
36.0%
15.6
Total Shots
14.5
56.0%
Possession
57.0%
Head-to-Head Summary
3
Benfica Wins
50%
1
Draws
17%
2
FC Porto Wins
33%
Total H2H Matches: 6
Past Matches
Last 6: Benfica
Pt1
SL Benfica
3 - 0
AVS
UCL
SL Benfica
0 - 1
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
2 - 1
FC Alverca
UCL
SL Benfica
4 - 2
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
PtC
SL Benfica
1 - 3
Sporting Braga
Home Games: Benfica
Pt1
SL Benfica
3 - 0
AVS
UCL
SL Benfica
0 - 1
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
2 - 1
FC Alverca
UCL
SL Benfica
4 - 2
Real Madrid
Pt1
SL Benfica
4 - 0
Estrela Amadora
PtC
SL Benfica
1 - 3
Sporting Braga
Last 6: FC Porto
PtC
Sporting CP
1 - 0
Porto
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Casa Pia AC
2 - 1
Porto
UEL
Viktoria Plzen
1 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Vitória
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Porto
Away Games: FC Porto
PtC
Sporting CP
1 - 0
Porto
Pt1
Nacional Madeira
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Casa Pia AC
2 - 1
Porto
UEL
Viktoria Plzen
1 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Vitória
0 - 1
Porto
Pt1
Santa Clara
0 - 1
Porto
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