FC Porto 3-1 Benfica: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a top-of-the-table Clássico between two unbeaten sides in outstanding domestic form. Porto bring the league's most stubborn defensive platform and the intensity of the Dragão, but their central-defensive depth is under real pressure after Nehuén Pérez's injury. Benfica arrive with the freer attacking unit, a near-full squad and a rested route back for Pavlidis, yet they must withstand Porto's high press without surrendering cheap transitions. The contest should pivot on Benfica's first-phase build-up and whether Porto can turn territorial pressure into clear chances.

Head-to-head analysis

Recent meetings have been sharply contested and often low-margin at the Dragão, including a Porto cup win and a league stalemate in the most recent home clashes. The wider recent series is volatile, however, with each club having recorded emphatic victories as well as tight draws and narrow wins.

Injuries and absences

Pérez's thigh injury is the key confirmed absence: it reduces Porto's centre-back options and places extra responsibility on the expected Kiwior-Bednarek partnership against Pavlidis and Benfica's mobile supporting attackers. Benfica are healthier, with Bah back in full training and Aursnes progressing toward full match sharpness.

Form (last 5)

FC Porto vs Benfica stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-08Benfica 2-2 FC Porto
• 2026-01-14FC Porto 1-0 Benfica
• 2025-10-05FC Porto 0-0 Benfica
• 2025-04-06FC Porto 1-4 Benfica
• 2024-11-10Benfica 4-1 FC Porto
• 2024-03-03FC Porto 5-0 Benfica

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• Alverca – Rio Ave
• Sporting CP – Arouca
• Estrela – Academico Viseu
• Vitória SC – Moreirense
• Estoril – Casa Pia
• Santa Clara – SC Braga