Benfica head to the Estádio do Dragão this weekend for their clash with Porto. The Eagles remain firmly in the title race and must secure a win to keep the pressure on league leaders Sporting. Will Benfica overcome the Dragons on Sunday? Our Porto vs Benfica predictions guide previews this contest.
With seven matches remaining, Porto’s chances of claiming the league title are fading, and they are fighting for the third spot with Braga. Still, a victory over Benfica would heavily shift the title race in Sporting’s favor. Can the Dragons cause an upset in the title race this Sunday?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Liga Portugal 2024-25, Matchday 28 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal |
| 🗓️ Date: | 6 April 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:30 GMT on Sunday |
Liga Portugal 2024/25 bookies have offered odds for this matchup. Porto has odds of 2.85 (11/6) for victory. Benfica’s odds for a win are 2.46 (3/2). The Porto vs Benfica odds for a draw are 3.20 (9/4).
Porto has won two of its last five encounters with Benfica, while the Eagles have won the other three.
Despite having a slim chance, Porto is still in the hunt for the league title. The Dragons have 56 points after 27 games, securing 17 wins, five draws, and five losses. They are nine points off the top two with seven games left and equal with Braga.
Regarding their recent games, Porto has secured three wins in five. During this run, they lost 1:0 against Braga and drew with Vitoria SC 1:1. Their last match ended in a 2:1 win over Estoril Praia. Before that, they defeated AVS 2:0. With the Dragons now out of all other club competitions, they will seek to end their season on a high by winning all of their remaining league games.
Vasco Sousa and Marko Grujic are unavailable for this encounter.
The Eagles remain in contention for the league title, sitting level on points with leaders Sporting. Both teams currently have 65 points, though Benfica have suffered more defeats in the league (4) than Sporting (2). They did, however, lift the Taça de Portugal, having beaten Sporting in the final.
Aside from their recent losses to Barcelona in the Champions League, Benfica has maintained an unbeaten run in domestic competition. They secured victories over Rio Ave, Gil Vicente, and Farense in their most recent league outings. Now, their focus turns to earning a crucial away win in Porto while hoping Sporting falters in the season’s closing stages.
Manu and Bah are out with ACL injuries. If he is fit, Gouveia could be featured on the squad.
Here are our Porto vs Benfica betting predictions for this clash:
Benfica cannot afford to drop points with the title at stake. They head into this match in strong form, having secured eight straight league victories. Their recent record against Porto is also solid, with three wins in their last five encounters. However, considering Porto’s quality, it would be unwise to completely dismiss their chances of taking something from this match. Rather than backing a straightforward Benfica win, the safer approach is to opt for the Draw No Bet in their favor. The best Portugal sportsbooks offer this option at odds of 1.74 (3/4).
Three of the last five meetings between these sides have ended with clean sheets. However, this time, we expect both teams to find the net. Both have been consistently sharp in attack throughout the league campaign, averaging at least two goals per match. Apart from their 1–0 loss to Braga, Porto has scored in 12 of their last 13 games. Benfica show a similar trend, having found the net in 19 of their last 20 outings. Based on that form, it’s reasonable to expect goals from both sides this weekend.
This match has the potential to produce plenty of goals, with both sides pushing for a win. The last two meetings between these teams have yielded a combined 10 goals, indicating how open these contests can be. Benfica’s recent form also supports this, with their last five matches ending with over 2.5 goals, including a 3–2 win over Farense in their most recent outing. High-odds soccer bookmakers are offering odds of 1.94 (15/16) for this option.
These options are our Porto vs Benfica betting picks for the game:
With eight consecutive league wins, Benfica is in a strong position heading into this match. However, given Porto’s defensive stability, a draw remains a possible outcome. Use our Porto vs Benfica betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
