{"id":5743,"date":"2026-09-18T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/porto-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-20-09-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T19:30:00","slug":"porto-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-20-09-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/porto-vs-benfica-predictions-picks-odds-20-09-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Porto vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &#8211; 20\/09\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/liga-portugal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">Liga Portugal<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/porto.png\" alt=\"Porto\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Porto<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">20 Sep 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">20:30<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"Benfica\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Benfica<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Porto to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/porto.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Porto<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/benfica.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Benfica<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 20\/09\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/liga-portugal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">Liga Portugal &middot; 7<\/div><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 20 Sep 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-cmp\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-oc-title\">Porto vs Benfica &ndash; Best bets of the match<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-oc-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oc-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\">Bookmaker<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">1<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">X<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\">2<\/th><th class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\">Bonus info<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>Stake<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\">3.40<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\">2.55<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-oc-col-bk\"><strong>bc.game<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.58<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\">3.35<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--best\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\">2.58<\/span><\/td><td class=\"mux-oc-col-cta\"><a class=\"mux-oc-cta trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.toffeeweb.com\/int\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>View Odds<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">1X: Double Chance Porto or Draw<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Stake<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/stake.bet.br.png\" alt=\"Stake\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 19 Sep 2026 at 02:33 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> Liga Portugal<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Regular Season, 7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 20 Sep 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 20:30 BST<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto vs Benfica Preview<\/h2><p>Porto sit atop Liga Portugal with a flawless record from their opening five matches, conceding just a single goal while keeping four clean sheets. Francesco Farioli's side claimed a hard-fought victory over Moreirense in their most recent league outing. A midweek loss to Manchester City in the Champions League, however, will test their mental resilience heading into O Cl&aacute;ssico at the Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o as defending champions.<\/p><p>Benfica trail their rivals by only two points in second place and arrive in formidable attacking shape. Marco Silva's men dismantled Moreirense with a commanding four-goal away display last time out, and top scorer Vangelis Pavlidis, with six league goals already, poses a serious threat. A single draw is the only blemish on an otherwise excellent start, but breaching Porto's miserly defence remains the key challenge for the visitors.<\/p><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Porto to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\">2.58<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.02<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">1.64<\/span><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 19 Sep 2026 at 02:33 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><p>Porto's dominance at the Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o this season makes the double chance selection covering a home win or draw the strongest angle for O Cl&aacute;ssico. Five wins from five, only one goal conceded, and four clean sheets represent the best defensive record in the division. That kind of solidity at home is difficult for any visiting side to crack, even one as talented as Benfica.<\/p><p>Benfica arrive in strong form themselves, with four wins and a draw from their five outings, and Vangelis Pavlidis leading the scoring charts with six goals. Yet their last league visit to this venue ended in a draw, and Porto's defensive structure under Francesco Farioli has been remarkably disciplined. The home side's odds at <span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span> reflect their table-topping credentials well.<\/p><p>Marco Silva's side will test Porto, but conceding just once in five matches suggests the hosts can contain even a prolific attack. A repeat of March's stalemate remains plausible, which is precisely why the double chance covering Porto's home price at <span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_porto_benfica_19736798\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\">2.55<\/span> offers value. Both outcomes favour the league leaders in this title-defining fixture. <em>Questo articolo &egrave; a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di gioco.<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trends to Know about Porto vs Benfica<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Porto boast four clean sheets in five<\/li><li>Benfica unbeaten with thirteen points collected<\/li><li>Last league meeting ended level at two-all<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Porto vs Benfica<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Porto<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">5\/5 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">33%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Benfica<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">5\/5 (100%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">4.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">3.5<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Porto<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Benfica<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">5W<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">5W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2.5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.3<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0\/5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">H2H, last 5 meetings<\/td><td colspan=\"3\" class=\"mux-sh2h-h2h-summary\">1 Porto &middot; 2 Draws &middot; 2 Benfica<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Porto vs Benfica<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Porto<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-3-3<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Diogo Costa<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Alberto Costa<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Jan Bednarek<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Jakub Kiwior<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Francisco Moura<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Pablo Rosario<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Alan Varela<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> William Gomes<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Evanilson<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Pep&ecirc;<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Cl&aacute;udio Ramos<\/li><li>Hwang<\/li><li>Borja Sainz<\/li><li>Prpic<\/li><li>Gim&eacute;nez<\/li><li>Souza<\/li><li>Fofana<\/li><li>Fernandes<\/li><li>Cunha<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Samu Aghehowa <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Gabriel Mec <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Zaidu Sanusi <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Luuk de Jong <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Gabri Veiga <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Iv&aacute;n Marcano <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Vasco Sousa <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Oskar Pietuszewski <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Victor Froholdt <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(concussion)<\/span><\/li><li>Samu Omorodion Aghehowa <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(cruciate ligament tear)<\/span><\/li><li>Jo&atilde;o Costa <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(meniscal injury (operated on))<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Benfica<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Samuel Soares<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Banjaqui<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Tom&aacute;s Ara&uacute;jo<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Cl&eacute;ment Lenglet<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Samuel Dahl<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Jo&atilde;o Palhinha<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Leandro Barreiro<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Rafa Silva<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Andreas Schjelderup<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Vangelis Pavlidis<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Anatoliy Trubin<\/li><li>Alessandro Circati<\/li><li>Enzo Barrenechea<\/li><li>Dodi Luk&eacute;bakio<\/li><li>Kaminski<\/li><li>Manu Silva<\/li><li>Jhon Dur&aacute;n<\/li><li>Claudio Echeverri<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Gianluca Prestianni <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(suspended)<\/span><\/li><li>Gon&ccedil;alo Oliveira <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Alexander Bah <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(injury)<\/span><\/li><li>Joao Veloso <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(shoulder injury)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Both sets of lineups carry a speculated tag, drawn from the same pair of sources, so treat the shapes with measured confidence ahead of kick-off. That said, a 4-3-3 versus 4-2-3-1 contest frames this Cl&aacute;ssico nicely, with Porto looking to press high through the front three and Benfica sitting deeper through a double pivot.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\"><strong>Gabri Veiga<\/strong> is the creative fulcrum Porto will rely on to unlock that Benfica midfield block, while <strong>Vangelis Pavlidis<\/strong> leads the line for the visitors as the focal point of their attacking structure. If either XI changes before the whistle, the tactical picture could shift considerably.<\/p><div id=\"mux-h2h\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-h2h-title\">Porto vs Benfica: Head-to-Head<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-h2h-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-bar\">\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-home\" style=\"width:20%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-draw\" style=\"width:40%\"><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-h2h-bar-segment mux-h2h-bar-away\" style=\"width:40%\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-summary-labels\">\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-home\">Porto <strong>20 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-draw\">Draws <strong>40 %<\/strong><\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-h2h-label mux-h2h-label-away\">Benfica <strong>40 %<\/strong><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"mux-h2h-stats-title\">Average statistics (recent meetings)<\/p>\n        <div class=\"mux-h2h-stats-grid\">\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">3<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">60%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Home goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Away goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">60%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Over 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-h2h-stat\"><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-value\">40%<\/span><span class=\"mux-h2h-stat-label\">Under 2.5 goals<\/span><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Watch Porto vs Benfica Match?<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time is Porto vs Benfica?<\/h3><p>Porto vs Benfica kicks off at the Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o on 20 September 2026 at 20:30 local time.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Porto vs Benfica being played?<\/h3><p>This match takes place at the Est&aacute;dio Do Drag&atilde;o, Porto's fortress in northern Portugal.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Watch Porto vs Benfica on TV and Live Stream?<\/h2><p>Fans in India can watch Porto vs Benfica live on GXR World or the Liga Portugal official streaming partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porto vs Benfica Predictions, Picks &amp; Odds &ndash; 20\/09\/2026 Porto vs Benfica Preview Porto sit atop Liga Portugal with a flawless record from their opening five matches, conceding just a single goal while keeping four clean sheets. 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