Benfica vs FC Porto

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Benfica are heading into this match in mixed form, with two draws and a loss in their last three games, but they did manage a good win away from home recently. FC Porto, on the other hand, are really struggling-they've lost four of their last five matches, which is a tough run of results to have. Looking at how these two rivals have faced each other before, their recent meetings have been fairly tight, with two draws in 2025 and 2026, and before that, both teams have traded wins, so it's never a one-sided game.

Given that Porto are in such poor shape right now and Benfica are at home, this match looks like it should go in Benfica's favor. The recent head-to-heads show these teams are usually close, but with Porto's current struggles, Benfica have a strong chance to take the win here.

Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AM

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match facts
  • This Primeira Liga clash is a historic 'O Clássico' between league giants Benfica and FC Porto.
  • Recent head-to-head meetings have been extremely tight, with draws in the last two encounters (0-0 and 2-2).
  • Benfica are unbeaten in their last two home matches against Porto, though both ended in draws.
  • Porto are in poor form, having lost four of their last five away league matches.
  • Benfica have struggled for consistency lately, with two draws and a loss in their last five games.
  • Despite their recent form, Porto secured a convincing 4-1 win in their last visit to Benfica's home ground.
  • Both teams average over 1.75 goals per game this season, suggesting this could be a high-scoring affair.
  • Benfica hold a slight edge in average goals per game (1.90) compared to Porto (1.75).
  • The match features two of the league's highest possession teams, with both averaging well over 57%.
  • Benfica's median possession (56.5%) suggests they are likely to control the tempo at home.
  • Porto's average of 14.9 shots per game indicates they will create chances despite their away struggles.
  • The match is scheduled for February 28, 2027, in a crucial period of the Primeira Liga season. Last Updated: 20 Oct 2026 11:55 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
63 Corners 52
199 Fouls 191
24 Offsides 24
146 Shots 155
45 Shots on Goal 56
52 Yellow Cards 53
5 Red Cards 3
17 Goals 20
20 Goals Conceded 17
3 Clean Sheets 3
primeira liga standings
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#1
8
8
0
0
16
24
#2
8
6
1
1
17
19