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 – Santa Clara vs Benfica
Benfica will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Santa Clara on February 13. In that match, Benfica recorded 47% possession, firing 3 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Santa Clara | 53% | 1 (2) | 0.27 | 35 |
Benfica | 47% | 3 (4) | 1.57 | 49 |
FC Porto's Last Match – Nacional vs FC Porto
FC Porto will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Portugal Primeira Liga victory over Nacional, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, FC Porto recorded 53% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nacional | 47% | 4 (2) | 0.65 | 36 |
FC Porto | 53% | 8 (1) | 0.45 | 50 |
Benfica vs FC Porto Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | FC Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 1.53 |
| 0.65 | Defence Strength | 0.21 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Porto average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.



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