Main prediction: over 3.5 goals
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Porto and Benfica have a track record that never disappoints football fans.
The two teams meet this 20/09 (Sunday), at Estádio do Dragão, at 20:30, and the Liga Portugal 2026/27 gets another chapter of this rivalry.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Porto have won 4 time(s) and score 2.2 goals per match. Meanwhile, Benfica have won 5 time(s). have a 0% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
See the probable line-ups, match details, where to watch and the prediction for Porto vs Benfica.
Prediction for Porto vs Benfica
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Overview Porto vs Benfica
are favourites, with a 0% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Sport Lisboa e Benfica win are at 2.83 and a draw at 3.64.
In the Liga Portugal, Porto have 6 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 15 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Gabri Veiga as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Benfica have 5 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 21 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, and Evangelos Pavlidis as top scorer with 8 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Porto and Benfica
In 41 clashes, Porto have the advantage over Benfica: 20 win(s) against 11 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 08/03/2026, in the Liga Portugal. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Porto vs Benfica, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.
Porto: current form
Porto are in great form in the Liga Portugal: a 100% win rate and 3 points per match in 6 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the Portuguese League:
6 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
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15 goals scored (2.5 per match)
Top scorer: Gabri Veiga (3 goal(s))
Benfica: current form
On the other side, Benfica are also in great form: a 83% win rate and 2.67 points per match in 6 matches in the Liga Portugal.
In their last 5 across all competitions: 5 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more of their performance in the Portuguese League:
5 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: 2.67 point(s) per match
21 goals scored (3.5 per match)
Top scorer: Evangelos Pavlidis (8 goal(s))
Porto vs Benfica key players
In the Liga Portugal, Gabri Veiga carries Futebol Clube do Porto's attack with 3 goal(s).
The playmaker is Gabri Veiga, leading in assists with 3. In the whole season, Samu Omorodion has 13 goal(s).
On the other side, Evangelos Pavlidis is the name that frightens the most for The Eagles with 8 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.
In terms of playmaking, Evangelos Pavlidis leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Evangelos Pavlidis has accumulated 23 goal(s).
Porto vs Benfica statistics in the Liga Portugal
Porto have an average of 11.5 corners and 0.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Benfica have 9.5 corners and 1.5 cards. See the numbers for Porto vs Benfica in the table below.
Porto
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.33 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.73 | 2.09 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.03 | 0.88 | 1.18 |
Benfica
Portugal - Liga Bwin
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
3 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 4.17 | 3.67 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 3.5 | 2.33 | 4.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 67% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.37 | 2.64 | 2.09 |
|
xGA
|
0.62 | 0.63 | 0.6 |
More tips for Porto vs Benfica
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Porto vs Benfica in the Liga Portugal:
Correct score prediction for Porto vs Benfica
Both teams score well and the odds point to a balanced clash. An open duel with goals at both ends. Exact score: Porto 2-2 Benfica. Getting the correct result right is rare. Treat it as entertainment and bet responsibly.
Where to watch Porto vs Benfica
Check out where to watch the live match between Benfica and Porto:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Porto and Benfica
The line-ups for Porto vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Futebol Clube do Porto line-up
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4
Jakub Kiwior
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5
Jan Bednarek
Defender
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7
William Santos
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10
Gabri Veiga
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11
Eduardo Cossa
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13
Pablo Rosario
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16
In-Beom Hwang
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19
André Silva
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20
Alberto Oliveira Baio
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74
Francisco Moura
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99
Diogo Costa
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sport Lisboa e Benfica line-up
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1
Anatolii Trubin
Goalkeeper
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3
Alessandro Circati
Defender
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8
Fredrik Aursnes
Midfielder
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10
Heorhii Sudakov
Midfielder
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11
Dodi Lukebakio
Forward
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13
Jakub Kamiński
Forward
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22
Jhon Durán
Forward
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34
Souffian Elkarouani
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36
João Palhinha
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44
Tomás Araújo
Defender
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58
Daniel Banjaqui
Defender
The Benfica starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Porto vs Benfica
Match: Porto vs Benfica
Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27
Date: 20/09/2026
Time: 20:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Estádio do Dragão
Broadcast: none scheduled
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