Primeira Liga
2026/27 · Regular Season - 7
Match analysis preview
On 20 September 2026, Estádio do Dragão will host a match between FC Porto and Benfica in Matchday 7 of the Primeira Liga. Both teams have won five of their last five matches: FC Porto have scored 13 goals and conceded 1, while Benfica have scored 19 and conceded 2.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
6 | 15 | 2 | 18 |
| 2 |
|
6 | 21 | 4 | 16 |
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: FC Porto — Benfica
5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
FC Porto’s home form looks convincing: they have won all five of their last five matches on home soil, scoring 8 goals and conceding 1 — an average of 1,6 and 0,2 per game respectively. FC Porto scored in all of these matches and kept a clean sheet in four; the most recent was a 2:1 win over Moreirense.
Their overall form also remains stable: five wins in their last five Primeira Liga matches, with 13 goals scored and 1 conceded, averaging 2,6 and 0,2 goals per game. The team scored in each of these matches and kept three clean sheets.
5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
FC Porto’s home form looks convincing: they have won all five of their last five matches on home soil, scoring 8 goals and conceding 1 — an average of 1,6 and 0,2 per game respectively. FC Porto scored in all of these matches and kept a clean sheet in four; the most recent was a 2:1 win over Moreirense.
Their overall form also remains stable: five wins in their last five Primeira Liga matches, with 13 goals scored and 1 conceded, averaging 2,6 and 0,2 goals per game. The team scored in each of these matches and kept three clean sheets.
5 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
Benfica have won four of their last five away matches and drawn one, remaining unbeaten. The visitors have scored 19 goals and conceded just three, averaging 3,8 goals scored and 0,6 conceded per game; their last three away matches have ended in clean-sheet wins, including a 4:0 victory over Moreirense. The team’s overall form is also perfect, with five wins in their last five matches, 19 goals scored and two conceded — an average of 3,8 and 0,4 goals respectively. Benfica have scored in each of these matches and head into this game on a five-match winning streak.
4 wins, 1 draws, 0 losses in the last 5 matches
Benfica have won four of their last five away matches and drawn one, remaining unbeaten. The visitors have scored 19 goals and conceded just three, averaging 3,8 goals scored and 0,6 conceded per game; their last three away matches have ended in clean-sheet wins, including a 4:0 victory over Moreirense. The team’s overall form is also perfect, with five wins in their last five matches, 19 goals scored and two conceded — an average of 3,8 and 0,4 goals respectively. Benfica have scored in each of these matches and head into this game on a five-match winning streak.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: FC Porto and Benfica
In the last five meetings, Porto have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats against Benfica. Porto scored nine goals in these matches and conceded ten. The two most recent encounters ended in draws — 2:2 and 0:0 — while Benfica won the two matches before that by a score of 4:1.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.03.2026 |
|
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2:2 |
| 05.10.2025 |
|
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0:0 |
| 06.04.2025 |
|
|
1:4 |
| 10.11.2024 |
|
|
4:1 |
| 03.03.2024 |
|
|
5:0 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05.10.2025 |
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0:0 |
| 06.04.2025 |
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1:4 |
| 03.03.2024 |
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|
5:0 |
Prediction
FC Porto vs Benfica prediction
The statistical prediction points to a 2:1 win for Benfica. The visitors have scored 19 goals and conceded 3 in their last five away matches, while Porto have scored 8 and conceded 1 in their five home games. Benfica also have the higher expected goals output — 2,05 compared with 1,30 — so the visitors could have the edge despite Porto’s strong home results.
FC Porto — Benfica
1:2
Away win (2)
Estimated goals: 1.3 — 2.05. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
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Factors supporting this pick
Estimated scoring potential: 1.3 : 2.05
Average goal difference: 2.2 : 3.4
Head to head · points: 1 : 1.6
Factors against
Overall form · points per game: 3 : 3
Home / away form · points: 3 : 2.6
Prediction
Prediction: Corners — FC Porto — Benfica
In Porto’s home matches, the average figures are 8,2 corners for the team and 4,2 for their opponents, with a total average of 12,4; the 9,5 line was exceeded in four of five matches, including each of their last four home games. In Benfica’s five away matches, the averages are 5,6 corners for the team and 3,0 for their opponents, while the total exceeded 9,5 in three of five games; the statistical prediction for over 9,5 corners received a score of 3 out of 5, with no calculated probability provided.
60%
Estimated probability
Corners Over 9.5 — odds 1.92 (Pinnacle). Bookmaker-implied probability without margin: 49.5%.
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
10.6
Team 7.6
Opponent 3
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
12.4
Team 8.2
Opponent 4.2
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
9
Team 7.6
Opponent 1.4
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.6
Team 5.6
Opponent 3
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Shots on target: FC Porto — Benfica
There is currently no sufficiently reliable statistical signal for a prediction in this section.
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
8.6
Team 6.6
Opponent 2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.8
Team 6.2
Opponent 2.6
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.4
Team 7.2
Opponent 1.2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
9.4
Team 6.8
Opponent 2.6
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Yellow cards — FC Porto — Benfica
In FC Porto’s home matches with available data, the hosts average 0,75 yellow cards and their opponents 2,5, giving a total average of 3,25; the 3,5 line was surpassed in 2 of 4 such matches, while in their overall form it was surpassed in 1 of 3 games, with no consistent run of high or low totals. In Benfica’s 5 away matches, the averages were 1,8 cards for the team and 2,8 for their opponents, with a total of 4,6, and the line was surpassed in 4 of 5 matches; the model recommends over 3,5 at 3/5, with a calculated probability of 60%, with Benfica’s away matches and the head-to-head meetings providing the strongest support, as the line was surpassed in 5 of 5 cases.
60%
Estimated probability
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
3
Team 1
Opponent 2
Above the line in 1 of 3 matches
Average per match
3.3
Team 0.8
Opponent 2.5
Above the line in 2 of 4 matches
Average per match
4
Team 1.4
Opponent 2.6
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
4.6
Team 1.8
Opponent 2.8
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: FC Porto — Benfica
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
Corners: total
Shots on target: total
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
Shots on target: total
Over +9.5 · 0%
Under +9.5 · 0%
Match result (1X2)
FC Porto · 0%
Draw · 0%
Benfica · 0%
Totals
Over +2.5 · 0%
Under +2.5 · 0%
Corners: total
Over +9.5 · 0%
Under +9.5 · 0%
Match information
Match information: FC Porto — Benfica
Kick-off20 September 2026, 22:30
CompetitionPrimeira Liga
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 7
VenueEstádio do Dragão
CityPorto
RefereeMiguel Bertolo Nogueira
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: FC Porto — Benfica
01 What time does FC Porto vs Benfica kick off?
FC Porto vs Benfica (Primeira Liga) kicks off 20 September 2026, 22:30.
02 Where is FC Porto vs Benfica being played?
The match is played at Estádio do Dragão (Porto).
03 Who is the referee for FC Porto vs Benfica?
The referee for FC Porto vs Benfica is Miguel Bertolo Nogueira.
04 What are the over/under odds for FC Porto vs Benfica?
For FC Porto vs Benfica, bookmakers offer 1.88 on over 2.5 goals and 1.95 on under 2.5 goals.
05 What are the match winner odds for FC Porto vs Benfica?
Bookmaker odds for FC Porto vs Benfica: FC Porto — 2.63, Draw — 3.44, Benfica — 2.64.
06 What is the recent form of FC Porto and Benfica?
FC Porto: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 13–2. Benfica: 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 19–2.
07 How many times have FC Porto and Benfica played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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