Porto vs Benfica – Primeira Liga – Round 24 | Date:Sunday, 03 March 2024 | Kick-off: 20:30 UTC | Venue: Estadio do Dragao(Porto, Portugal))
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Prediction: Benfica to win 1-0
Bookmaker Ratings see Benfica as the clear favorites in the upcoming Primeira Liga fixture, giving them a 42% chance of securing victory. Benfica has emerged victorious in 3 out of the last 4 meetings with Porto, including a recent 1-0 triumph. With a win rate of over 40% when facing FC Porto, Benfica has demonstrated their strength in this matchup. Additionally, Benfica enters the match on an eight-game unbeaten streak, while Porto is unbeaten in their last three games. Despite the tough nature of this fixture, we predict that the away team, Benfica, will manage to secure a narrow win in Porto on Sunday.
In four out of the last five encounters between Porto and Benfica, the total goals scored have been under 2.5. The most recent two meetings ended with score lines of 1-0 and 2-0 respectively, further emphasizing the trend of low-scoring affairs. Additionally, match statistics suggest a 55% probability of this upcoming match producing under 2.5 goals.
Porto
Porto currently holds the 3rd position in the Primeira Liga standings, amassing a total of 49 points. Across all competitions, they have secured 25 wins, 6 draws, and suffered 8 losses, reflecting a commendable average win rate of 64%.
Their performance at home has been particularly strong, boasting a home win rate of 67%. Throughout the season, Porto has scored a total of 72 goals while conceding 31. On average, they’ve scored 1.81 goals per match in their home games.
In their most recent six matches, Porto has clinched victory in 3 games, recorded 2 draws, and suffered 1 defeat.
Benfica
Benfica currently leads the Primeira Liga standings, boasting 58 points. Across all competitions, they have secured an impressive 29 wins, 7 draws, and suffered 7 losses, resulting in an average win rate of 67%.
Their performance on the road has been particularly notable, with an impressive away win rate of 65%. Throughout the season, Benfica has scored a total of 91 goals while conceding 38. On average, they’ve scored 1.95 goals per match in their away games.
In their most recent six matches, Benfica has secured 4 wins, recorded 2 draws, and suffered no losses.
Porto: D.Costa, J.M, Pepe, Otavio, Wendell, Varela, Eustaquio, Concaicao, Pepe, Jaime, Evanilson
Benfica: Trubin, Bah, A.Sila, Otamendi, Aursnes, Kokcu, Neves, Di Maria, Mario, Neres, R.Silva
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