FC Porto vs Benfica Prediction, H2H & Stats
Portugal: Primeira Liga
· Regular Season - 7 Head to head
Last 9 meetings
2 - 2
FC Porto
1 - 0
Benfica
0 - 0
Benfica
1 - 4
Benfica
4 - 1
FC Porto
5 - 0
Benfica
1 - 0
FC Porto
2 - 0
FC Porto
1 - 2
FC Porto
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 20:4 | +16 | 24 |
| 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 |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:7 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8:6 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Academico Viseu |
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:10 | +1 | 14 |
| 8 | Alverca |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | SC Braga |
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Estrela |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 14:15 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 | Maritimo |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:14 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense |
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:15 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:11 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | Rio Ave |
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 | Vitória SC |
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:10 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 | Nacional |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9:18 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3:17 | -14 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril |
8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4:12 | -8 | 2 |
Top scorers
Primeira Liga
V. Pavlidis
Benfica
8goals
L. Suárez
Sporting CP
7goals
G. Prestianni
Benfica
5goals
Barbero
Arouca
5goals
Gonçalo Paciência
Santa Clara
5goals
G. Koutsias
Famalicao
5goals
Pau Victor
SC Braga
4goals
A. Marcus
Estrela
4goals
L. Antonetti
Estrela
4goals
André Clóvis
Academico Viseu
4goals
Recent form
0 - 1
PSV Eindhoven
L
3 - 2
FC Porto
L
1 - 2
FC Porto
W
1 - 3
FC Porto
W
3 - 1
Benfica
W
1 - 4
FC Porto
W
0 - 2
Manchester City
L
2 - 1
Moreirense
W
0 - 3
FC Porto
W
2 - 0
Arouca
W
4 - 1
Celtic
W
2 - 0
Vitória SC
W
3 - 1
Benfica
L
0 - 2
Benfica
W
3 - 1
GIL Vicente
W
0 - 4
Benfica
W
0 - 3
Benfica
W
2 - 1
Estoril
W
1 - 3
Benfica
W
3 - 1
Aarhus
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.2 FC Porto · 2.5 Benfica
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Primeira Liga 2026When the goals come
Side by side
FC Porto
Benfica
FC Porto vs Benfica: preview and prediction
FC Porto host Benfica in the Portugal Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 7) on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at 20:30 at Estádio do Dragão, Porto. FC Porto sit 1st in the table and Benfica 2nd.
FC Porto are in good shape, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-W-W-L-L). Benfica are flying, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-W-L-W-W).
In the last 9 meetings, FC Porto won 3, Benfica won 4 and 2 ended level. These games average 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 44% and over 2.5 goals in 56%.
Our goal model expects about 1.2 goals for FC Porto and 2.5 for Benfica. It gives Benfica the edge (17% home win, 18% draw, 65% away win), 71% for over 2.5 goals and 64% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-2.
Our pick was Away Win at odds of 2.64. We also like Draw.
FC Porto vs Benfica FAQs
What is the best prediction for FC Porto vs Benfica?
Our top tip is Away Win: Away Win (2.64 odds).
Who will win FC Porto vs Benfica?
Benfica are favourites: our model gives FC Porto 17%, the draw 18% and Benfica 65%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 64% chance in our model, and it happened in 44% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 3.7 goals in total, with a 71% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is FC Porto vs Benfica?
Kick-off is on Sunday, 20th September 2026 at 20:30 at Estádio do Dragão, Porto.
Who is the referee?
Miguel Nogueira, Portugal is in charge of this game.
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