Our Benfica vs FC Porto Prediction: 0-1
Benfica vs FC Porto in the Portugal Primeira Liga is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. Our forecast favors a 0-1 away victory for FC Porto, with a single goal likely to decide this tense encounter against Benfica.
This Benfica vs FC Porto prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica's Last Match – Benfica vs AVS
Benfica will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over AVS on February 21. In that match, Benfica recorded 65% possession, firing 15 shots at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Benfica | 65% | 15 (8) | 3.75 | 94 |
AVS | 35% | 1 (0) | 0.11 | 28 |
FC Porto's Last Match – FC Porto vs Rio Ave
FC Porto will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Rio Ave, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, FC Porto recorded 55% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Porto | 55% | 10 (4) | 1.94 | 71 |
Rio Ave | 45% | 5 (2) | 0.24 | 13 |
Benfica vs FC Porto Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.56 | Defence Strength | 0.2 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while FC Porto average 1.4 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.



Benfica
FC Porto
Rio Ave
FC Porto
Sporting
Benfica
Braga
Gil Vicente
Famalicao
Estoril
Moreirense
Guimaraes
Arouca
Alverca
Estrela
Casa Pia
Nacional
Rio Ave
Tondela
Santa Clara