Porto vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 Apr 2025

Fierce rivals Porto and Benfica lock horns in this O Clássico encounter at Estadio do Dragao.

The way forward could be to back Porto with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -122 against Benfica. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

FC Porto have won two on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous game. This was away from home against Estoril Praia at Antonio Coimbra da Mota. The Dragons had six shots on target and boasted 60% possession, while Samuel Aghehowa and Rodrigo Mora scored one goal apiece.

Benfica beat Farense in their previous game, making it eight straight victories. It was a 3-2 home win at Estadio da Luz. The Lisbon side enjoyed 71% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Kerem Akturkoglu finding the net twice and Vangelis Pavlidis scoring one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica beat Porto at home when the teams last met. It was a 4-1 scoreline at Estadio da Luz. Porto have landed victory in five of the past 10 H2H games, with Benfica securing three wins along with two draws.

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Porto	27	23	3	1	54	11	43	54:11	72
3	Benfica	27	19	8	0	58	17	41	58:17	65

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Porto have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. Martin Anselmi's men have averaged 62.0% possession, 500.6 passes and 4.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Fabio Vieira is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Samuel Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora and Otavio each have 2. Francisco Moura is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalkeeper Diogo Costa keeping 3 clean sheets.

Benfica have 9 victories and 1 defeat, averaging 16.8 attempts, 8.5 shots on goal and 2.7 goals. The Eagles average 60.6% possession, 499.6 passes, 7.0 corners in their favour and 2.9 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts.

Vangelis Pavlidis has recorded 7 goals, Orkun Kokcu 4, with Kerem Akturkoglu and Leandro Barreiro both managing 3. Vangelis Pavlidis and Kerem Akturkoglu have been top assists providers with 3, while Anatoliy Trubin has kept 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Porto confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Diogo Costa (GK), Nehuen Perez, Stephen Eustaquio, Ivan Marcano, Joao Mario, Alan Varela, Fabio Vieira, Francisco Moura, Pepe, Samuel Aghehowa, Rodrigo Mora.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alvaro Carreras, Fredrik Aursnes, Florentino, Orkun Kokcu, Angel Di Maria, Vangelis Pavlidis, Kerem Akturkoglu.

Porto vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

Porto +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Primeira Liga game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -122.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Porto vs Benfica league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Porto in all of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Porto in all of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Porto in 16 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Porto in 7 of their last 10 games against Benfica.

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Porto 2 - 1 Benfica

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Porto to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +900 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Porto vs Benfica Odds

Benfica are available at betting odds of +118 to win away to Porto, with the home side trading at +205 with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +235 for this Primeira Liga encounter.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Primeira Liga matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+235

2

+118

Half-Time Result

1

+265

X

+112

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-156

12

-333

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-159

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-119

2 Hcp -0.25

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+104

Porto vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

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