Benfica Lisbon v Porto Betting Tips [7 April 2023]

The two best club sides in Portugal will clash this week when Porto makes the trip to Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on Friday to take on Benfica in what could be a title decider in the Primeira Liga. Porto is currently in second place in the league, trailing Benfica by 10 points and two points ahead of Braga in third. Porto won their last match 1-0 against Portimonense, which extended their recent unbeaten run to four games, including three wins and a draw. The visitors have been very good in away matches this season and come into this match riding an 11-match unbeaten streak, with seven wins and four losses. The last time they lost on the road was in August 2022 against Rio Ave. Porto has to go all out for the three points in this one, as a loss would likely see their title hopes come to an end. 

Benfica currently sits at the top of the league standings with a commanding lead and have gotten themselves into a spot where the title is theirs to lose this season. Benfica also earned a 1-0 win in their last match against Rio Ave, extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches, including 11 wins and a draw. The hosts are also unbeaten at home this season, winning 12 and drawing just one of their 13 matches at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica this term. Benfica won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in October last year and will be looking to do the double over their closest challengers in this one as they continue their push toward the title.

Benfica is having an incredible season and comes into this match as the favourites. The hosts have taken on all-comers in domestic and continental competitions, and a win in this one will be huge in terms of opening up an even more commanding lead at the top of the table. Therefore, our Benfica v Porto prediction is a win for the hosts.