Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 05/07/2022
To build a prediction for the Benfica - FC Porto match, scheduled for 7 May 2022, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 35 of them, drew 9 times and lost 6 matches. FC Porto, having played 50 matches, won 39 times, drew 10 matches and lost 1 defeat. In the league, Benfica average 2.3 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. FC Porto average 2.4 scored and 0.7 conceded. These sides last met on 30 December 2021 at FC Porto's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 24 out of 46 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)6.14
FC Porto scores over 2 goals in 20 out of 37 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.06
FC Porto scores over 2 goals in 7 out of last 12 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.06
FC Porto wins by more than 1 goal in 20 out of 35 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)3.85
FC Porto wins awayby more than 1 goal in 7 out of 12 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)3.85
FC Porto does not concedeaway in 7 out of 11 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)3.85
Benfica won in 34 out of 46 last matches.
W13.1
In 8 out of 10 last matches, FC Porto won the first half.
1st Half - W22.84
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, FC Porto won the first half.
1st Half - W22.84
In 30 out of 42 last matches, FC Porto won the second half.
2nd Half - W22.67
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Лукас Вериссимо. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Матеус Урибе, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Луиш Годинью (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 523 yellow cards (averaging 5.2 per match) and 34 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 30% of matches (30 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.