Sparkles will be flying when Porto and Benfica face each other in a highly anticipated Primeira Liga clash. The reigning champions aim to keep their 100% record intact in the new league campaign after a convincing 4-1 victory over Casa Pia. Porto have won 80% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.90 goals per game and conceding just 0.60. There are no fresh injury worries, although Samu, Pietuszewski, and Froholdt remain sidelined. Francesco Farioli has plenty of strength in depth at his disposal, which definitely suits our betting angle.
Benfica, on the other hand, are eyeing their sixth consecutive league win after beating Gil Vicente 3-1 at the weekend. The Eagles have been in ruthless form, scoring an outstanding 3.40 goals per game across their last 10 matches while averaging 2.42 xG. Vangelis Pavlidis will be the man to watch after already netting eight goals this season, while Joao Palhinha and Fredrik Aursnes are pushing for a start.
As both sides look sharp up front, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 5.5 yellow card (derby game), and Over 1.5 goals (73% of the previous 41 H2H meetings produced at least two goals, while Benfica matches average 4.20 goals).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 20:30.
What is our Porto vs Benfica prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Porto 2 - 2 Benfica
Porto vs Benfica Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 200 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Benfica +0.5 @ -236 Odds
- European Handicap: Benfica +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -188 Odds
- Draw No Bet: FC Porto to Win @ -120 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Benfica - No @ -300 Odds
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View OfferPorto Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwwwwlw | 2.50 |
| Home | dwwwwwl | 2.29 |
| Away | www | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 71% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.14 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.90 | 1.43 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 43% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.66 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.18 |
Benfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwwwwwwww | 2.60 |
| Home | dwww | 2.50 |
| Away | dwwwww | 2.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 75% | 83% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.75 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 3.00 | 2.50 | 3.33 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 1.25 | 0.33 |
| BTTS | 60% | 100% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 0% | 67% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.28 | 2.84 | 1.91 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.76 | 0.58 | 0.89 |
Porto vs Benfica Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Porto (49%)
41 Matches
Benfica (27%)
