Porto vs Benfica Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 06.04.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 20:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal

Porto vs Benfica Preview and Team News

Porto vs Benfica Team News

Porto claimed a narrow victory over Estoril last week (1-2). Despite conceding the first goal, Samu equalised at the end of the first half, while Mora added later in the 65th minute. 

Thanks to the win, Porto are now third with 56 points. 

While the gap with leaders Sporting is nine points, they can at least try to secure a spot in the Europa League. Currently, they’re tied with Braga, who are also competing for the European qualification.

Ahead of the principal fixture, Vasco Sousa and Marko Grujic are sidelined. Other than that, the hosts are present with an optimal lineup. 

Porto predicted lineup vs Benfica

Porto predicted lineup vs Benfica: (3-4-3): Costa; Marcano, Eustaquio, Perez; Moura, Vieira, Varela, Mario; Mora, Samu, Pepe. 

Benfica Team News

Benfica extended their domestic winning run to eight matches after beating Farense 3-2 at home. They still had to work for their victory as their opponents reduced the score in the 63rd minute, but eventually failed to net an equaliser.

With 65 points, Benfica are tied with Sporting in a fierce league clash. Given the latter’s form at the start of the season, no one would have expected the close rivalry. However, with seven rounds to go, anything can happen.

Danish right-back Alexander Bah is still injured. Manu and Tiago Gouveia are also expected to miss Sunday’s fixture. 

Benfica predicted lineup vs Porto

Benfica predicted lineup vs Porto: (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Dahl, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Barreiro; Di Maria, Kokcu, Akturkoglu; Pavlidis.

Porto vs Benfica Prediction 

• Pick: Porto or Draw
• Odds: 1.50 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Porto 1-1 Benfica

Porto and Benfica have a history of H2H rivalry in Liga Portugal. In the previous nine matches, for instance, the Porto won five while the latter ended up winning four. So, it’s been a rollercoaster for both teams.

Benfica are doing much better this season and are on an excellent winning streak. However, in such a tense battle, positions in the table won’t have an impact on the club’s performances.

Despite the visitors’ magnificent form, we think the hosts are able to put up serious resilience and can grab at least a point. Hence, our first pick in the game would be Porto or a draw. 

Porto vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Both Teams to Score
• Odds: 1.71 (22Bet)

Benfica are the second most prolific squad in terms of goals after Sporting. They’ve been excellent in the attack this season, and Greek Vangelis Pavlidis has already netted 11 times this campaign.

Porto, on the other hand, have experienced frailties in the defence, but almost never leave home soil without scoring. This season they’ve only failed to do so against Olympiacos in the Europa League.

While the status of this game is vital, we anticipate the sides exchanging goals and focusing on the attacks. The loss of any point could be detrimental for Benfica. Therefore, we suggest picking the following option: both teams to score. 

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