Benfica vs Porto 29.09.2023 Prediction: Liga Portugal

Match Overview

FC Porto travel to take on Benfica in a match in the 7th round of the Liga Portugal at the Estadio da Luz on 29 September, Friday. Both these teams are historical rivals of each other and will be baying for each other's blood in this game. The supporters of both clubs will be a little disappointed by the fact that this game is not being played over the weekend.

Key Highlights 

There have been a total of 38 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which Benfica have won ten. Porto have been victorious on twenty occasions while the rest of the eight matches were played out as drawn encounters between them. When these two teams last met in the Super Cup in August, Benfica beat Porto by a 2-0 scoreline. 

Injury Report

Benfica do not have any major absentees in their side whereas Porto will have to make do without the likes of Ivan Marcano, Evanilson and Danny Loader in this game.

Prediction

Benfica are ranked 1st in goals scored per match (2.7 goals). At the same time, they have also conceded the most number of penalties this season (3) It also has to be noted that Rafa Silva is ranked 1st in big chances created in the competition (5). FC Porto, on the other hand, are unbeaten in 4 away games. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this game.