Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 09/29/2023
To build a prediction for the Benfica - FC Porto match, scheduled for 29 September 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 39 of them, drew 5 times and lost 6 matches. FC Porto, having played 50 matches, won 41 times, drew 5 matches and lost 4 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.3 goals scored per game and 0.7 conceded. FC Porto average 2.2 scored and 0.6 conceded. These sides last met on 8 August 2023 at Benfica's ground, where the home side came out on top.
This match will be officiated by referee João Pedro Pinheiro. On average, over the last 10 games, he shows 4.8 yellow cards per match, but it should be taken into account that he officiated only 4 of the 10 matches in the Portuguese league, in which he showed 5, 6, 8 and 5 yellow cards. Most of the ... Show more
FC Porto are higher than Benfica in the table, but the difference is one point. Looking at the teams' performances in the first halves, Benfica are the best team of the season here. They have scored nine goals and conceded none in six matches. FC Porto have scored three and conceded two in the first... Show more
There will be no goals here ahead of the European cup matches; I feel sorry for those who took the over on the match total. The two giants will manage to produce a low-scoring match, as the European competitions are more important for both of them, perhaps a goalless draw or 1-1.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
FC Porto does not concede in 25 out of 49 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)5.34
FC Porto does not concedeaway in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)5.34
FC Porto won in 41 out of 50 last matches.
W24.38
FC Porto won in 7away matches straight.
W24.38
In 5 out of last 7 away matches, FC Porto won the second half.
2nd Half - W24.02
In 7 out of 9 last matches at home, Benfica lost the second half to FC Porto.
2nd Half - W24.02
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 11 out of last 19 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.336
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 20 out of 34 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.01
Benfica wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 11 out of 16 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.01
Benfica does not concede in 27 out of 45 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.995
Injuries & suspensions
Several home players are doubtful for this match. The away side will be missing several players from the first team.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Жоау Педру Пиньейру (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 497 yellow cards (averaging 5 per match) and 21 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 25% of matches (25 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.