Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 12/23/2021
To build a prediction for the FC Porto - Benfica match, scheduled for 23 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. FC Porto have played 50 matches, in which they won 32 of them, drew 11 times and lost 7 matches. Benfica, having played 50 matches, won 33 times, drew 10 matches and lost 7 defeats. In the league, FC Porto average 2 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. Benfica average 2.3 scored and 0.9 conceded. These sides last met on 5 May 2021 at Benfica's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 4 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)8
Benfica wins awayby more than 1 goal in 13 out of 23 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)8
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)6.8
Benfica does not concedeaway in 13 out of 25 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)5
In 4 last matches, Benfica won the first half.
1st Half - W24.54
FC Porto scores over 2 goals in 7 out of last 15 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.5
FC Porto wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 7 out of 14 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)3.2
Benfica scores over 1 goal in 5 out of 6 last matches.
IT2O (1.5)2.65
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Benfica scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.36
In 5 out of last 6 away matches, Benfica scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.36
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Иван Маркано, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - defender Лукас Вериссимо, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Фабиу Вериссиму (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 503 yellow cards (averaging 5 per match) and 32 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (26 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.