Benfica vs Porto Prediction and Betting Tips | November 10th 2024
Benfica will welcome second-placed Porto to the Estádio da Luz in the Primeira Liga on Sunday. The hosts have seven wins in nine league games and are in third place in the league table, having a game in hand over Dragões.
As Águias extended their winning streak in the league to five games last week with a 2-1 away win over Farense. Álvaro Carreras equalized in the 21st minute, with Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu picking up the assist and Vangelis Pavlidis scoring the match-winner after the break.
They failed to continue their form in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, suffering a 1-0 away loss to Bayern Munich. It was a close game and, after a goalless first half, Jamal Musiala scored in the 67th minute.
The visitors made it six wins on the trot in the league last week with a 4-0 win over Estoril Praia. Galeno bagged a 10-minute brace after coming on as a second-half substitute.
Their unbeaten streak across all competitions ended after eight games on Thursday, as they fell to a 2-1 away loss to Lazio in the UEFA Europa League. Stephen Eustáquio had equalized in the 66th minute but Pedro scored the winner for Lazio in stoppage time.
Benfica vs Porto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have a long-standing rivalry and contest O Clássico. They have met 255 times in all competitions, with the visitors having a narrow 102-91 lead in wins while 62 games have ended in draws.
- Both teams registered home wins while keeping clean sheets in their league meetings last season.
- Benfica have a 100% home record in the Primeira Liga in 2024. Interestingly, they have suffered two home losses in the league since February 2022, with both coming against Porto.
- Dragões have suffered one loss in their last six away games in the Primeira Liga. They have won their other five games while keeping clean sheets.
Benfica vs Porto Prediction
As Águias failed to score for just the second time across all competitions in their loss to Bayern Munich and will look to return to goalscoring ways. They are on a 16-game winning streak at home in the Primeira Liga.
Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, and Tiago Gouveia are confirmed absentees for head coach Bruno Lago. Alexander Bah picked up a knock last week and faces a late fitness test. Ángel di María and Pavlidis were rested against Bayern and should return to the starting XI.
Dragões saw their winning streak ended after six games on Thursday and also conceded for the first time in six games in their loss against Lazio. They have suffered three defeats in all competitions this season, with all registered in away games.
Iván Marcano participated in group training and might return to the bench. Marko Grujic remains sidelined with an injury while Wendell is a doubt after missing the match against Lazio.
While both teams have been in good touch in the Primeira Liga recently, Benfica have won all home games in the league in 2024 and should be able to eke out another win.
Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Porto
Benfica vs Porto Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both Teams to Score - Yes