Porto vs Benfica prediction, odds, and free betting tips (30/12/2021)

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This will be a preview of the second consecutive meeting between powerhouses Porto and Benfica. The two teams were involved in Taca de Portugal meeting only a few days ago.

Porto vs Benfica – Free Betting Tips & Predictions

Porto preserved their psychological edge over Benfica in the Taca de Portugal meeting a few days ago. Porto raced off to a 3-0 lead after 31 minutes. Despite playing the entire second-half with nine men, Porto held on to the big win. Benfica had Nicolas Otamendi sent off late in the game.

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Contents

1 Porto vs Benfica – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
2 Porto vs Benfica: Match Preview and Team News
3 Analysing the Stats for Porto vs Benfica
4 FAQs on Porto vs Benfica game

Win for Porto

Porto have picked up four consecutive wins including the mammoth 3-0 success over Benfica in the Taca de Portugal. This victory will provide Porto with a huge deal of confidence, while also dealing a major blow to Benfica. The visitors have fallen for points behind in the title race and pressure will be on Benfica coming into the game.

Total goals over 2.5

Benfica are likely to come up with a better performance than they displayed against Porto in the Taca de Portugal game. The exit of Jorge Jesus, who had a fallout with many players, is likely to go down well in the Benfica camp, but Porto remain a strong team going forward.

Goals from both teams – yes

Benfica are likely to show some improvement on the pitch after the managerial change. The team did not score a goal in the recent visit to the Estádio Do Dragão, but they have traditionally performed well on this pitch.

Porto vs Benfica: Match Preview and Team News

Porto

Porto are just not in the title race with Benfica alone, as they also have to over the shoulder and keep Sporting CP at bay. Hence, there is unlikely to be in a relaxed approach from Porto despite gaining a massive win over Benfica only a few days ago. The club will be without the suspended Evanilson, who scored two of the three goals in the last match, while Pepe and Iván Marcano are out with injuries.

Benfica

Benfica have done away with Jorge Jesus after a string of poor results. This might act as an impetus for the club to do well, but the team has been in turmoil for the last few weeks. Caretaker manager Nelson Verissimo has a tough job on his hands with Rodrigo Pinho, Nemanja Radonjic, Darwin Núñez, and Lucas Veríssimo unavailable due to injury. Nicolás Otamendi is suspended for the match after his sending off against Porto.

Analysing the Stats for Porto vs Benfica

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Portugal Primeira Liga

FC Porto

Benfica

December 30, 2021

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FC Porto vs Benfica
Head to Head
23/12/21 PC	FC Porto FC Porto	3 - 0	Benfica Benfica
06/05/21 PPL	Benfica Benfica	1 - 1	FC Porto FC Porto
15/01/21 PPL	FC Porto FC Porto	1 - 1	Benfica Benfica
23/12/20 PSC	FC Porto FC Porto	2 - 0	Benfica Benfica
01/08/20 PC	Benfica Benfica	1 - 2	FC Porto FC Porto

FC Porto
Last 5
19/12/21 PPL	Vizela Vizela	0 - 4	FC Porto FC Porto
15/12/21 PLC	FC Porto FC Porto	1 - 0	Rio Ave Rio Ave
12/12/21 PPL	FC Porto FC Porto	1 - 0	Braga Braga
07/12/21 UCL	FC Porto FC Porto	1 - 3	Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid
03/12/21 PPL	Portimonense Portimonense	0 - 3	FC Porto FC Porto

Benfica
Last 5
19/12/21 PPL	Benfica Benfica	7 - 1	Maritimo Maritimo
15/12/21 PLC	Benfica Benfica	3 - 0	Sporting Covilha Sporting Covilha
12/12/21 PPL	Famalicao Famalicao	1 - 4	Benfica Benfica
08/12/21 UCL	Benfica Benfica	2 - 0	Dynamo Kiev Dynamo Kiev
03/12/21 PPL	Benfica Benfica	1 - 3	Sporting Sporting