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Compare Porto vs Benfica

Porto vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Porto vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Porto Porto Home Team
Benfica Benfica Away Team
Porto
60.9
L W W W L W D D W W

Last 10 Matches

Benfica
75.2
D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

2

Porto

4

Draw

9

Benfica

Performance Radar

Porto
Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage
60%

6W, 2D, 2L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match
1.6

16 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match
1.0

10 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference
+6

+6

+11

+11

Clean Sheet
30%

3 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals
50%

5 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score
60%

6 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer
William (3 goals)
A. Schjelderup (5 goals)
Most Goals by Half
1st Half: 8 / 2nd Half: 8
1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13
Home Win Rate
60%

3W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate
60%

3W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)
54.9

League Difficulty: 80.8, Opponent Quality: 64.4

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record
0%

0W / 2 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)
1.73

Actual: 1.6 | Diff: -0.13

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating
60.9

Attack: 55.9, Defense: 69.9, Form: 62.9

75.2

Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4

Goal Timing Analysis

2

0-15'

5
2

16-30'

3
4

31-45'

1
2

46-60'

3
4

61-75'

4
2

76-90+'

6
Porto
Benfica
Porto

Power Rating Breakdown

60.9

Overall

Attack 55.9
Defense 69.9
Form 62.9
Consistency 52.0
Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

75.2

Overall

Attack 84.8
Defense 73.2
Form 69.4
Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

80.8 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

64.4 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%
Porto logo Porto
L
AVS (64%)
W
Alverca (59%)
W
Estrela (54%)
W
Tondela (52%)
L
Nottm Forest (81%)
W
Estoril (52%)
D
Nottm Forest (76%)
D
Famalicão (69%)
Benfica logo Benfica
D
Braga (64%)
D
Famalicão (74%)
W
Moreirense (50%)
W
Sporting (75%)
W
Nacional (52%)
D
Casa Pia (53%)
W
Vitória SC (54%)
W
Arouca (62%)

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
AVS A
1 - 3 L
64%
Alverca H
1 - 0 W
59%
Estrela A
2 - 1 W
54%
Tondela H
2 - 0 W
52%
Nottm Forest A
0 - 1 L
81%
Estoril A
3 - 1 W
52%
Nottm Forest H
1 - 1 D
76%
Famalicão H
2 - 2 D
69%
Braga A
2 - 1 W
69%
Stuttgart H
2 - 0 W
68%
Opponent Breakdown
Opponent Breakdown
Score
Opp. Quality
Braga H
2 - 2 D
64%
Famalicão A
2 - 2 D
74%
Moreirense H
4 - 1 W
50%
Sporting A
2 - 1 W
75%
Nacional H
2 - 0 W
52%
Casa Pia A
1 - 1 D
53%
Vitória SC H
3 - 0 W
54%
Arouca A
2 - 1 W
62%
Porto H
2 - 2 D
69%
Gil Vicente A
2 - 1 W
60%

AI Analysis

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.

Benfica has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 65.6) compared to Porto (SoS: 54.9). This means Benfica's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.

Benfica holds the attacking edge with 2.2 goals per match versus Porto's 1.6, though the gap is not insurmountable.

Both defenses are comparable, with Porto conceding 1.0 and Benfica conceding 1.1 per match.

Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 3.0 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Benfica has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 14.3 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.

These two teams drew 2-2 in the Portuguese Primeira Liga (2026-03-08). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.

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