FC Porto vs Benfica Prediction: O Clássico - Bragging Rights Up For Grabs!

FC Porto vs Benfica: Prediction for the Match on October 05, 2025

Bragging rights are up for grabs this Sunday in the O Clássico as FC Porto and Benfica, two powerhouses in Portuguese football, exchange blows at Estádio do Dragão in the eighth round of the Primeira Liga. FC Porto leads at the top of the league standings with 21 points, while Benfica is in third place with 17 points. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

FC Porto: Form and Statistics

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FC Porto have made an impressive start to the 2025-26 Primeira Liga campaign. The home team is currently one of two sides in the league that have yet to suffer defeat. Notably, they have maintained a 100% record by winning their first seven games. This sees them at the top of the league standings with a three-point cushion.

The Dragons come into this match riding a wave of confidence. On Thursday, Francesco Farioli's men had a date with Crvena Zvezda on matchday two of the UEFA Europa League. It was a tense affair, but the Portuguese giant managed to prevail in a hard-fought 2-1 home victory. Rodrigo Mora was the Savior as he scored the winning goal in the 89th minute.

A return to league action sees them aiming to build on that result and secure their eighth consecutive win. Their recent league game was against FC Arouca. It was nothing but a dominant display as they cruised to a 4-0 away victory.

FC Porto: Team News

FC Porto have two players in the injury room, including Luuk de Jong (injury) and Neuhen Perez (injury).

Head coach Francesco Farioli won't be able to call upon the services of Tomas Perez. The 20-year-old is away on international duty.

Martim Fernandes will also take no part this Sunday as he is suspended. The 19-year-old right back is expected to serve a two-match suspension. Pablo Rosario is expected to be the likely replacement.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Costa; Rosario, Bednarek, Kiwior, Moura; Froholdt, Varela, Veiga; Pepe, Aghehowa, Sainz.

⛔️ Out: Luuk de Jong (injury), Neuhen Perez (injury), Tomas Perez (international duty), Martim Fernandes (suspended).

👤 Head coach: Francesco Farioli.

Benfica: Form and Statistics

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In contrast, Benfica was not successful in Europe. José Mourinho's charges faced Chelsea on matchday two of the UEFA Champions League. They suffered a narrow 1-0 away defeat. That result marked their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.

The Eagles will be hoping to restore their confidence in the Primeira Liga. It has been a great showing from them as they've maintained an unblemished record. They are unbeaten in their last seven matches, recording five wins and two draws.

In their most recent match, they came from a goal down to beat Gil Vicente 2-1 at home. Vangelis Pavlidis scored the two goals for his team. This was his fifth goal in seven league appearances.

Benfica: Team News

Benfica have as many as six players in the injury room, including Alexander Bah (knee injury), Bruma (achilles tendon injury), Nuno Felix (knee injury), Manu (knee injury), Antonio Silva (injury), and Jaden Umeh (injury).

Gianluca Prestianni won't be available for selection this Sunday as he is out on international duty. Joshua Wynder remains inactive for the visitors.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Dahl, Otamendi, Araujo, Dedic; Rios, Barrenechea; Aursnes, Sudakov, Lukebakio; Pavlidis.

⛔️ Out: Alexander Bah (knee injury), Bruma (achilles tendon injury), Nuno Felix (knee injury), Manu (knee injury), Antonio Silva (injury), Jaden Umeh (injury).

👤 Head coach: José Mourinho. 

FC Porto vs Benfica: Head-To-Head Statistics

In the last 60 meetings, FC Porto have won 29 times, Benfica have won 16 times, and there have been 15 draws. The goal difference is 84-64 in favor of FC Porto.

FC Porto vs Benfica: Betting Tips & Odds

• FC Porto have seen four of their last five matches across all competitions produce over 9 corners. You can bet on over 9 corners for 1.90 at Bet365.
• Benfica have scored first in each of their last two league games against FC Porto. You can bet on Benfica to score first for 2.46 at Betway.
• FC Porto have seen each of their last two home league games against Benfica end with over 1.5 goals in the first half. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 2.89 at 1xbet.

FC Porto vs Benfica match prediction 05 October 2025

FC Porto enter this clash as the favorites to secure maximum points because of their impressive league form. This is a team that is currently on a seven-match winning streak in the Primeira Liga. When playing at home, they have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. They are riding a three-match winning streak and have kept a clean sheet in each of those encounters.

However, I don't believe the home side will be able to keep a clean sheet this Sunday. Benfica have been consistent scorers in the league, finding the net in each of their last seven league meetings. In fact, the visitors boast the third-best offensive record in the league this season (GF 13). I'm confident they will be able to get on the scoresheet here, which is why I'm backing both teams to score.

Our match prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes for a coefficient of 1.90 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Goals - Over 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.91 in the Betway bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: W1 for a coefficient of 1.95 in the 1xbet bookmaker.