Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 10/07/2018
To build a prediction for the Benfica - FC Porto match, scheduled for 7 October 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 35 of them, drew 12 times and lost 3 matches. FC Porto, having played 50 matches, won 37 times, drew 9 matches and lost 4 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.3 goals scored per game and 0.6 conceded. FC Porto average 2.3 scored and 0.6 conceded. These sides last met on 14 April 2018 at Benfica's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
FC Porto wins by more than 1 goal in 23 out of 44 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)6.45
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 12 out of last 25 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)6.45
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 20 out of 34 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)5.2
Benfica wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 15 out of 25 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)5.2
In 5 out of 6 last matches, FC Porto won the first half.
1st Half - W23.8
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, FC Porto won the second half.
2nd Half - W23.4
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Benfica won the first half.
1st Half - W13.28
FC Porto does not concede in 23 out of 40 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)3.2
FC Porto does not concedeaway in 11 out of 19 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)3.2
FC Porto won in 33 out of 40 last matches.
W22.99
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more FC Porto players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фабиу Вериссиму (Portugal). Over the last 56 matches, he has shown 292 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 22 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 9% of matches (5 out of 56). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.