Benfica vs FC Porto: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 March

Benfica
WWWDD
3rd place in Portugal Primera Liga
1
2-2
FT
08/03/2026 11:00
FC Porto
WWWWL
1st place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs FC Porto on 08 March 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs FC Porto preview before placing your bet.

  • Benfica are currently 3rd with 80 points after 34 matches.
  • FC Porto sit 1st with 88 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Benfica to win with probability 44%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Benfica, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FC Porto have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
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2026-03-08

Benfica vs FC Porto - Prediction & Odds

Benfica
Benfica
FC Porto
FC Porto
2026-03-08 11:00
44
28
28
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.25
2.03
FT
2-2 0-2
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weather
14℃～15℃
STANDINGS UP TO 08/03/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 FC Porto FC Porto
88 34 28 4 2 66 18 48
02 Sporting CP Sporting CP
82 34 25 7 2 89 24 65
03 Benfica Benfica
80 34 23 11 0 74 25 49
04 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
59 34 16 11 7 64 36 28
05 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
56 34 15 11 8 42 29 13
06 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
50 34 13 11 10 47 38 9
07 Moreirense Moreirense
43 34 12 7 15 37 49 -12
08 FC Arouca FC Arouca
42 34 12 6 16 47 64 -17
09 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
42 34 12 6 16 39 51 -12
10 Estoril Estoril
39 34 10 9 15 54 57 -3
11 Alverca Alverca
39 34 10 9 15 35 52 -17
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
36 34 8 12 14 35 57 -22
13 Santa Clara Santa Clara
36 34 9 9 16 32 41 -9
14 Nacional da Madeira Nacional da Madeira
34 34 9 7 18 37 45 -8
15 Estrela da Amadora Estrela da Amadora
30 34 6 12 16 38 56 -18
16 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
30 34 6 12 16 31 57 -26
17 CD Tondela CD Tondela
28 34 6 10 18 27 55 -28
18 AVS Futebol SAD AVS Futebol SAD
21 34 3 12 19 27 67 -40
Head To Head
14/01/2026 13:45
FC Porto FC Porto
1 - 0
Benfica Benfica
POR CUP
05/10/2025 13:15
FC Porto FC Porto
0 - 0
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
06/04/2025 12:30
FC Porto FC Porto
1 - 4
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
10/11/2024 13:45
Benfica Benfica
4 - 1
FC Porto FC Porto
POR D1
03/03/2024 13:30
FC Porto FC Porto
5 - 0
Benfica Benfica
POR D1
29/09/2023 12:15
Benfica Benfica
1 - 0
FC Porto FC Porto
POR D1
Benfica
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
FC Porto
2
33%
Benfica Benfica Last 6 matches
25/02/2026 13:00
Real Madrid 2 - 1 Benfica UEFA CL
21/02/2026 11:00
Benfica 3 - 0 AVS Futebol SAD POR D1
17/02/2026 13:00
Benfica 0 - 1 Real Madrid UEFA CL
13/02/2026 11:30
Santa Clara 1 - 2 Benfica POR D1
08/02/2026 13:30
Benfica 2 - 1 Alverca POR D1
01/02/2026 13:30
CD Tondela 0 - 0 Benfica POR D1
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches FC Porto FC Porto
27/02/2026 11:45
FC Porto 3 - 1 FC Arouca POR D1
22/02/2026 13:30
FC Porto 1 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1
15/02/2026 08:30
Nacional da Madeira 0 - 1 FC Porto POR D1
09/02/2026 13:45
FC Porto 1 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1
02/02/2026 13:45
Casa Pia AC 2 - 1 FC Porto POR D1
29/01/2026 13:00
FC Porto 3 - 1 Glasgow Rangers UEFA EL
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Benfica
Benfica
34
 FC Porto
FC Porto
33
Goals
Scored
36
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
15
Avg. per game
0.44
Scored
36
Avg. per game
1.09
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.42
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
22 (65%)12 (35%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
25 (76%)8 (24%)
Benfica

Benfica

Recent matches

FC Porto

FC Porto

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)24 9(27%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)9 24(73%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(48%)16 17(52%)

/Yes

(59%)20 14(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)13 20(61%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Benfica Benfica
FC Porto FC Porto
Shots
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.00 avg / game
Blocked
151 total
Avg. 4.72
FC Porto
FC Porto
Total shots
14.61 avg / game
Blocked
119 total
Avg. 4.10
Benfica Benfica Pass FC Porto FC Porto
Total passes
15866
Avg. 481 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
58%
Total passes
14896
Avg. 451 / game
Accurate
84%
Ball possession
55%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Benfica
Benfica
3754
Avg. 110.41 / game
 FC Porto
FC Porto
3437
Avg. 104.15 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Benfica
Benfica
2085
Avg. 61.32 / game
 FC Porto
FC Porto
1690
Avg. 51.21 / game
OTHERS
Benfica
Benfica
34
Played games
FC Porto
FC Porto
33
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.41
14
Clean sheets
20
0.61
6.94
236
Corners
185
5.61
19.47
662
Throw-ins
644
19.52
1.47
50
Offsides
70
2.12
2.32
79
GK saves
64
1.94
Benfica
Benfica
DISCIPLINARY
FC Porto
FC Porto
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.85
63
Yellow card
76
2.30
0.12
4
Red card
3
0.09
10.79
367
Fouls
462
14.00
9.74
331
Tackles
311
9.42
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How We Build the Benfica vs FC Porto Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs FC Porto on 08 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Portugal Primera Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs FC Porto Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Porto's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Portugal Primera Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Portugal Primera Liga standings and the Portugal Primera Liga form table to understand exactly where Benfica and FC Porto sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Portugal Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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