Porto vs Benfica Prediction 6 April 2025
🔊 A clash of Portuguese football giants promises to be eventful. Porto and Benfica face off once more to determine the strongest side. Bookmakers lean towards the visitors, but the hosts have their own aces up their sleeves. This showdown will be a true test of tactical acumen for the coaches and the players' skills.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Porto and Benfica:
- 49 matches played;
- home team victories - 25, away team wins - 13, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 72 against 51;
- average first-half total - 1.33, second-half - 1.18;
- average total goals per match - 2.51.
The last game took place on 10 November 2024 at Benfica's ground and ended with a score of 4-1.
Head-to-head statistics Porto - Benfica
Porto Team Overview
Porto are renowned for their disciplined defense and ability to control possession. This season, they hold the third spot in the standings, reflecting the consistency of their performances. Over the last 10 matches, the team has secured four victories, suffered two defeats, and drawn four times, averaging around 1.4 goals per game while conceding an average of one goal.
It's worth noting that the previous head-to-head at "Dragão" ended in a 5-0 victory for Porto. This matched the Dragons' biggest win. On November 7, 2010, Benfica were thrashed by the same scoreline. Varela opened the scoring, followed by braces from Falcao and Hulk.
The hosts have been without their defensive midfielder Marko Grujić due to a long-term injury. Additionally, backup central midfielder Vasco Sousa is also sidelined with an injury.
Match Results: Porto
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The "Eagles" continue to dominate the Portuguese football scene with their attacking prowess and aggressive style of play. The team confidently holds second place in the league standings with impressive stats, having won eight matches in a row! Over the last ten games, the Eagles have suffered only two losses (against Barca) while securing seven victories and one draw; they average more than two goals per game!
Benfica's head coach Bruno Lage has faced Porto five times, and none of these encounters ended in a draw (3 wins for Benfica and 2 losses). In 4 out of those 5 matches, there were 3 or more goals scored.
Central midfielder Renato Sanches is dealing with a muscle injury. Right-back Alexander Bah and defensive midfielder Manu Silva have been sidelined for a long time due to injuries.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 49;
- home team wins - 25, away team wins - 13, draws - 11.
Statistics: Porto vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of wins: 17 vs 22;
- win percentage: 63% vs 79%;
- number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- number of draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 4 vs 7;
- number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- number of draws: 4 vs 1.
- Benfica Lisbon has won the 1st half in 7 of the last 8 Primeira Liga games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.47, the guests - 1.04;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.51;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Porto vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.74 vs 3.18;
- average total goals scored: 1.96 vs 2.39;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.7 vs 1.14;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.26 vs 1.25;
- Porto: average total at home in the tournament - 2.31;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.71;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.25) vs 2.1 (away - 2).
- Benfica Lisbon has scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 6 away games against Porto.
Prediction on corners
Porto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.63; at home field - 7;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 5.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.32, away - 7.21;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; away - 6.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in 9 of the last 10 Porto games in the Primeira Liga.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Porto home games.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 Benfica Lisbon away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 6.04 (3.02 for home team and 3.02 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.52 (2.52 for home team and 3 for away team).
Porto: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33; at home - 1.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; at home - 3.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.57, away - 1.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 49;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
Statistics: Porto vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 12;
- number of BTTS matches for Porto at home - 5 (38%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 6 (43%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Porto at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 2 (50%).
Editorial Prediction
The strengths of both teams are clear: Porto excel in home defense, while Benfica are known for their remarkable scoring prowess-key factors in this upcoming clash between league giants! We believe that the Dragons' reliability will be decisive here. Benfica score under 1.5 goals away in six consecutive head-to-head encounters between these teams. That's where our betting recommendation lies.No comments
Betting Tips: Porto - Benfica Lisbon
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