Benfica vs Porto Live Stream & Tips - Benfica Backed to Win O Classico

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Last updated: 28 Sep 2023

Eddy Tora 28 Sep 2023

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Benfica have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 matches against Porto
Can the Eagles continue their recent dominance on Friday?

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Benfica have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Porto (Getty)

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Benfica regularly win at home in the Primeira Liga and have won two of their last three matches against Porto. I am backing the Eagles to win at Estadio da Luz and claim more bragging rights in Portugal.

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Head to Head
Benfica Form
Benfica Injuries & Team News
Porto Form
Porto Injuries & Team News

Benfica have won 9 of their last 10 home matches (Primeira Liga).
Benfica have won to nil in their last 5 home matches (Primeira Liga).
Benfica have won to nil in 2 of their last 3 matches against Porto.
Porto have kept 1 clean sheet in their last 8 matches.

Head to Head

Porto have a 101-90 advantage against Benfica with 62 draws in 253 matches.

Benfica Form

Benfica started the season by beating Porto 2-0 in the Super Cup. Their Primeira Liga campaign began with a 3-2 defeat at Boavista where they conceded two late goals.

Roger Schmidt’s side bounced back with four straight wins, scoring 11 goals with three conceded.

The Eagles turned their attention to the Champions League group stage with a 2-0 defeat against

Salzburg. António Silva was sent off in the 13th minute which made their task a difficult one.

Benfica won 3-1 at Portimonense on Sunday. Alexander Bah and Petar Musa scored early, they conceded in the second half before David Neres restored their two goal advantage.

Benfica Injuries & Team News

Angel Di María didn’t feature against Portimonense and remains doubtful. Petar Musa was taken off at half-time in Portimao but should recover in time.

João Neves should return to starting side here.

Porto Form

Porto started the season in the Super Cup where they lost 2-0 against Benfica. They are undefeated in six Primeira Liga matches with late goals bailing them out time and time again.

Sérgio Conceição’s side beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in the Champions League. Galeno scored twice in Hamburg before assisting Mehdi Taremi.

The Dragons returned to Portugal where another late goal saw them claim a 2-1 victory over Gil Vicente. Iván Jaime scored his first goal for his new club in the 8th minute, Stephen Eustáquio restoring their lead in the 91st minute.

Porto Injuries & Team News

Centre-back Iván Marcano is gone for the season after suffering a cruciate ligament rupture. With Pepe doubtful, expect David Carmo to continue in central defence.

Left-back Zaidu Sanusi and forward Gabriel Veron are injured.

Verdict

Benfica v FC Porto

Benfica have a fantastic home record in the Primeira Liga and beat Porto 2-0 in the Super Cup this season. The Eagles can win again to take an early lead over one of their title rivals.

Benfica Win

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