FC Porto took the Clássico 3-1 at home, and the turning point was a sending-off. Clément Lenglet, already booked on 25 minutes, was shown red on 35, and Benfica played out the rest of the match a man short.
8.6Pablo RosarioFC Porto · Midfielder2 shots · 1 key passFC Porto 3:1 Benfica — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 0
- 5(Yellow card)
- 25(Yellow card)
- 34(Yellow card)
- 35(Red card)
Second half2 - 1
- 51A. Bah
- 80(Yellow card)
- 85S. Aghehowa
- 90 + 2(Yellow card)
- 90 + 3A. Bah(Yellow card)
- 90 + 3T. Araújo(Yellow card)
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of FC Porto vs Benfica?
FC Porto 3-1 Benfica (Primeira Liga).
Who scored?
Gabri Veiga (31', assist Pepê) for FC Porto; Alexander Bah (51', assist Gianluca Prestianni) for Benfica; Victor Mow Froholdt (54', assist André Silva) for FC Porto; In-Beom Hwang (60', assist André Silva) for FC Porto.
Was FC Porto's win deserved?
Yes — FC Porto were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in FC Porto vs Benfica?
Yes — sent off: Clément Lenglet (Benfica, 35').
Head to Head meetings
FC Porto – Benfica
FC Porto
Benfica
- 7
Victories
- 2
Draws
- 5
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  7 | 5  |
Scored goals | 22 | 17 |
Average per game | 1.57 | 1.21 |
The biggest victory | 5-0 | 1-4 |
FC Porto
Benfica
Best statistical picks
FC Porto – Benfica
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Recent form favours Benfica to win
12 hasn't lost in 13 of the last matches
Benfica opened the score in 7 of the last 8 matches
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 3.30 | 2.35 |
Match betting activity
$437.9K
Betting volume2.7K
bets- FC Porto to winWon · 13.4% of bets$95.8K360 bets
- Under 4.5 goalsWon · 4.4% of bets$66.2K119 bets
- Under 2.5 goalsLost · 3.6% of bets$40.5K96 bets
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Benfica
FC Porto is a slight favourite on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 60.6 vs 61.6 for Benfica. The biggest edge is in overall quality (CheckSkill 55.8 vs 56.3); CheckLive signal strength 57%.
Over 2.51.85
Medium confidence57%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.3
59.3
CheckSkill
55.8
56.3
CheckMental
75.4
77.4
CheckLive total60.6 vs 61.6+1.0
More match signals
Both teams to score — No59%2.05
FC Porto (DNB)58%2.10
Home win — FC Porto55%2.85
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Bets and model
Full matchAll markets · both picks won
CHECKLIVE · WonOver 2.51.85
Betting pick · WonFC Porto to win13% of bets · $95.8K
Exact score · both picks lost
CHECKLIVE · Lost3 : 0expected score
Betting pick · Lost2 : 232% of bets · $197
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in FC Porto vs Benfica?
On CheckLive metrics the favourite is FC Porto: overall rating 60.6 vs 61.6, CheckLive signal strength 57%.
What is FC Porto's main edge?
FC Porto is strongest in overall quality: CheckSkill 55.8 vs 56.3 for Benfica. The overall rating gap is 1.2.
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 3-0 (FC Porto vs Benfica, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.85 | 3.30 | 2.35 |