Benfica vs Porto predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Liga Portugal, on Sunday,

Benfica

Porto

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The upcoming Liga Portugal clash between SL Benfica and FC Porto on March 8, 2026, promises to be a compelling encounter as both teams arrive with solid recent form. Benfica has secured victories in three of their last five matches, demonstrating their tactical adaptability and attacking prowess. Their home advantage at Estádio da Luz will be crucial, as they look to assert dominance in this high-stakes rivalry.

On the other hand, FC Porto also boasts a strong record, having won three of their preceding five fixtures. Known for their robust defensive setup and counter-attacking style, Porto will aim to exploit any weaknesses in Benfica’s backline, particularly in transition moments.

The bookmakers currently favor Benfica slightly with odds of 2.56 for a home win, while Porto’s odds stand at 3.1. This reflects a competitive balance, as model predictions assign a 39.4% chance of a Benfica win, 32% for a draw, and 30.1% for an away victory.

As both teams look to improve their title aspirations, fans can expect a tightly contested match where tactical discipline and individual brilliance could very well decide the outcome. With no guarantees in football, this match is poised to deliver excitement and drama.

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Benfica
37.9%
Draw
30.8%
Porto
31.3%

Outrights of Liga Portugal FC Porto: 75.06% Benfica: 5.85%

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Latest Results

25.02.26 Real Madrid – SL Benfica – 2:1
21.02.26 SL Benfica – AVS Futebol SAD – 3:0
17.02.26 SL Benfica – Real Madrid – 0:1
13.02.26 CD Santa Clara – SL Benfica – 1:2
08.02.26 SL Benfica – FC Alverca – 2:1
27.02.26 FC Porto – FC Arouca – 3:1
22.02.26 FC Porto – Rio Ave FC – 1:0
15.02.26 Atletico Nacional – FC Porto – 0:1
09.02.26 FC Porto – Sporting Lisbon – 1:1
02.02.26 Casa Pia – FC Porto – 2:1

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 2.
  • Recent performances by Benfica have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Porto is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Benfica may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 22:32. (average 1.1:1.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Benfica won 3 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.2:1.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.01.26 FC Porto – SL Benfica – 1:0
    05.10.25 FC Porto – SL Benfica – 0:0
    06.04.25 FC Porto – SL Benfica – 1:4
    10.11.24 SL Benfica – FC Porto – 4:1
    03.03.24 FC Porto – SL Benfica – 5:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 FC Porto 24 21 2 1 47:8 39 65
    2 Sporting CP 24 19 4 1 62:12 50 61
    3 Benfica 23 16 7 0 49:13 36 55
    4 Braga 24 13 6 5 50:23 27 45
    5 Gil Vicente 23 11 7 5 34:21 13 40
    6 Famalicao 24 10 6 8 29:21 8 36
    7 Moreirense 24 10 4 10 30:34 -4 34
    8 Estoril 24 9 6 9 46:42 4 33
    9 Vitoria Guimaraes 24 9 5 10 28:35 -7 32
    10 Alverca 24 7 6 11 24:39 -15 27
    11 Arouca 24 7 5 12 32:52 -20 26
    12 Estrela 24 5 9 10 26:41 -15 24
    13 Casa Pia 24 5 8 11 26:44 -18 23
    14 Nacional 24 5 6 13 28:36 -8 21
    15 Rio Ave 24 4 9 11 23:44 -21 21
    16 Santa Clara 24 4 7 13 20:31 -11 19
    17 Tondela 24 4 7 13 19:38 -19 19
    18 AFS 24 1 6 17 18:57 -39 9

    Liga Portugal Outrights

    1. FC Porto: 1.17 (75.06%)

    2. Sporting CP: 4.6 (19.09%)

    3. Benfica: 15 (5.85%)

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