Porto vs Benfica: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Both Porto and Benfica are coming off matches in the European stage earlier this week. However, the results were opposite – while Porto secured a 2-1 home win over Crvena Zvezda, Benfica stumbled to a 1-0 away loss at Chelsea in Stamford Bridge.

Porto are in far better shape in terms of morale and recent results, but Benfica can never be counted out, especially with Jose Mourinho on the bench as their manager. Which side will come out on top in the latest chapter of this thrilling rivalry?

Porto Maintain a Perfect Start to the Season

Porto are one of the few teams in Europe that have yet to lose a match in competitive action during the 2025-26 season, but they’ve taken their play to higher levels since they own a 100 percent record through nine matches. Their latest win was a 2-1 home victory over Crvena Zvezda in the UEFA Europa League, although that result snapped their run of four straight clean sheets.

The numbers are there for everyone to see. Porto have nine wins out of nine matches while scoring 22 goals and conceding only twice – once against Crvena Zvezda on Thursday and once against Sporting Lisbon. Their play on both sides of the ball has been sensational, and with his run of form, it’s hard not to see them as overwhelming favorites for this clash.

Porto Injury & Suspension News

Porto will be without Nehuen Perez and Luuk de Jong due to injuries. Martim Fernandes is suspended, and Tomas Perez is on international duty with Argentina in the U20 World Cup.

Can Mourinho Pull the Upset Against His Former Team?

Benfica have had a rollercoaster of a season so far in 2025-26, even though it’s only been two months of competitive action. They already changed their manager, replacing Bruno Lage with Jose Mourinho, but “The Special One” couldn’t lift the Eagles to victory in Europe. The 1-0 loss to Chelsea means Benfica have dropped their two UCL matches to date, which falls short of what the fanbase was expecting.

The results at the domestic level have been decent, though, with a W5, D2 record through seven matches after the 2-1 victory over Gil Vicente the last time out. The two draws have come in the last four rounds, so there might be some cause for concern, but as one of two undefeated teams in the league, Benfica might have what it takes to bring Porto down. If not, which team can do it?

Benfica Injury & Suspension News

There aren’t many changes in terms of availability for Benfica ahead of this match. Alexander Bah (knee), Bruma (Achilles), Nuno Felix (knee) and Manu (knee) continue with their recovery process, while Gianluca Prestianni and Joshua Wynder are with Argentina and USA in the U20 World Cup, respectively.

Porto vs Benfica Prediction

Benfica have what it takes to slow down Porto, but right now, it seems the Dragoes are just too much for any team at the domestic level. Don’t expect Porto to dominate as they’ve done against other teams in the league, but they should still come away with the victory.

CryptoGamba tip: Porto to win – 1.90 @ PlayBet.io