Henry Roldán
Although the Primeira Liga title seems to be decided after matchday 27, the upcoming Benfica vs Porto derby this Friday could reignite hopes for the latter to catch up with its eternal rival.
The Eagles are coming off a 0-1 away win against Río Ave, while the Dragons did the same at home by defeating Portimonense 1-0.
In their previous encounter during matchday 10, Benfica came out on top with a 0-1 scoreline. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the upcoming stellar match between Benfica vs Porto.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Benfica vs Porto Primeira Liga Matchday 27 Game on April 7, 2023
- Where: Estadio da Luz – Lisbon, Portugal
- When: Friday, April 7, 2023, 1:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Benfica (-105) / Tie (+250) / Porto (+285)
- Asian Handicap: Benfica (-0.5, -115) / Porto (+0.5, -125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-135)
- Both teams score: Yes (-120) / No (-110)
All odds shown are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Sport Lisboa e Benfica
On the upcoming Friday, with only eight matches left to play, Benfica could deliver the final blow to its archrival and closest pursuer, Porto, when playing at home.
The Eagles are unbeaten in their nest this season, and what better way to solidify their lead in the Primeira Liga than in front of their passionate fans. With 71 points, Benfica is currently leading the local championship, ten points ahead of Porto. Next week, the team will face Inter in the quarter-finals of the Champions League at home.
Coached by Rogers Schmidt, Benfica is the top-scoring team in the league with 67 goals and has conceded only 14 goals, which is the best record in the tournament.
Furthermore, as we have mentioned, Benfica has won 12 out of 13 home games, with the remaining game ending in a draw against Sporting Lisboa. The only loss the team’s suffered this season was in its visit to Sporting Braga.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Nicolás Otamendi, Alejandro Grimaldo, Alexander Bah, António Silva; Chiquinho, Frederik Aursnes; João Mário, Rafa Silva, David Neres; Gonçalo Ramos.
Betting on Futbol Club Oporto
If Porto wants to keep its hopes alive for the Primeira Liga title this season, it has no other option but to secure a victory this Friday at Benfica’s home ground.
Under the coaching of Sergio Conceicao, Porto has had a decent season, losing only three times. However, Benfica‘s performance has been so spectacular that there’s not much to do about it.
Moreover, Porto needs to gather points not only to fight against Benfica, but also because it has Sporting Braga only two points behind in the third position that grants a spot in the Champions League’s qualifying phase.
Overall, Porto holds the second place in goals scored in the league with a good amount of 56, including seven in its five-game undefeated streak. The team also has the second-best defense in the league, conceding only 17 goals.
As the visiting team, Porto has only lost once in 13 matches, and its rivals have not had many chances as they have only scored eight goals against Porto.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Claudio Ramos; Iván Marcano, Wendell, Fábio Cardoso, Rodrigo Conceição; Mateus Uribe, Otávio, Marko Grujić, Galeno; Mehdi Taremi, Toni Martínez.
JefeBet Prediction
The two best offensive and defensive teams of the tournament will face each other this Friday in the Benfica vs Porto clash with historical nuances and vital for the future of both clubs in the Primeira Liga 2023.
Benfica’s home performance is truly insane, still unbeaten at this point in the season and averaging 3.23 goals per game. The team will face Porto, which has played slightly better on the road than in its own stadium and, this year, has conceded only 0.61 goals to its rivals when playing away.
Although the last two encounters between both teams ended with a 1-0 score, this Friday will be different. With the title almost secured, and the Champions League around the corner, Benfica could relax a bit. On the other hand, Porto has no other option but to go out and win, which could leave spaces in its defense with its forward lines advanced.
Prediction: Both teams score: Yes (BEN 1 – POR 1).
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