Benfica vs Porto: match statistics
Porto leads the table with an impressive record of 21-2-1, while Benfica sits in 3rd place with a 17-7-0 run. Porto demonstrates phenomenal away efficiency with a 92% win rate and only 4 goals conceded in 12 away matches, giving them a defensive edge. Benfica has a stronger offense in home matches (2.33 goals per game vs Porto's 1.92 away) and higher ball possession (60% vs 57%). The recent form of both teams is inconsistent – Benfica with two losses in their last 5 matches, Porto also with one loss. Considering this is a clash between the leader and a strong third-placed team at home, where Benfica has a 67% win rate and has never lost at home this season, I expect a close contest with a slight advantage for the hosts, but a draw is very likely due to Porto's defensive solidity and their league position.
Benfica vs Porto: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Porto in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Porto has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.13 goals per game and allows 0.58. Porto scores 1.96 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's games and 29% of Porto's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.95 to 1.64 per game. Benfica takes 16.7 shots per game, while Porto takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 58% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Porto leads at halftime in 58% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). For Porto, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Porto leads the table with an impressive record of 21-2-1, while Benfica sits in 3rd place with a 17-7-0 run. Porto demonstrates phenomenal away efficiency with a 92% win rate and only 4 goals conceded in 12 away matches, giving them a defensive edge. Benfica has a stronger offense in home matches (2.33 goals per game vs Porto's 1.92 away) and higher ball possession (60% vs 57%). The recent form of both teams is inconsistent – Benfica with two losses in their last 5 matches, Porto also with one loss. Considering this is a clash between the leader and a strong third-placed team at home, where Benfica has a 67% win rate and has never lost at home this season, I expect a close contest with a slight advantage for the hosts, but a draw is very likely due to Porto's defensive solidity and their league position.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Benfica | Porto | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 30% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Benfica · 2 pts / game - Porto
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
2.13 goals / game - Benfica · 1.96 goals / game - Porto
Porto is 76% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.58 goals / game - Benfica · 0.33 goals / game - Porto
Benfica scores in 92% of games (22 of 24 meczów), while Porto keeps a clean sheet in 71% (17 of 24 meczów).
Porto scores in 96% of games (23 of 24 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - Porto
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Porto - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 88%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +6 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Benfica
Porto
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Benfica | Liga | Porto | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.71 | 2.73 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 55% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Benfica's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Porto. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Porto?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 2:2 Porto. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Porto?
Benfica score 2.13 goals per game on average and Porto 1.96. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 29% of Porto's.
What form are Benfica and Porto in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Porto 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Porto?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.