Benfica vs Porto Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Mon, 9 Mar - 12:22 AM
Liga Portugal
Benfica SLB
2 – 2
Porto POR
Full Time Mon, 9 Mar 12:22 AM
Andreas Schjelderup - 69'
Leandro Barreiro - 88'
Goal
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Goal
Victor Froholdt - 10'
Oskar Pietuszewski - 40'
Nicolás Otamendi 90+1' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Benfica 2–0 Porto. The result saw Benfica take the points. Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 59%–41%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Joao Pedro Pinheiro
Joao Pedro Pinheiro
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 12.59
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.12
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.18
H. Carvalho
H. Carvalho
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 12.59
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.12
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.18
B. Alves Jesus
B. Alves Jesus
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 12.59
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.12
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.18
L. Gomes Maia
L. Gomes Maia
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 12.59
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.12
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.06
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.18
Benfica José Mourinho
José Mourinho
VS
Porto F. Farioli
F. Farioli
2.18
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.59
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Tondela Rank: D
Estrela Amadora Rank: W
Rio Ave Rank: W
Estoril Rank: W
Sporting Braga Rank: D
Famalicão Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sporting CP Rank: D
Casa Pia Rank: L
Gil Vicente Rank: W
Vitória Guimarães Rank: W
Santa Clara Rank: W
AVS Rank: W
11
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
11 - 12 - 18
18

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Benfica
48.28%
Draw
29.65%
Away Porto
22.08%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks’ model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
78.67
88
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Benfica
Porto
Power Score
78.67
88
League Position
3
1
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Benfica — Opponent-weighted form score
Porto — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Benfica Porto

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Benfica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Porto

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Porto
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.58
38.66
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
38.66
39.58
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Benfica +0.09 Efficiency Index
vs
Porto -0.09 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Porto
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Porto
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Benfica Porto
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Benfica Porto
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Porto
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 11 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Benfica SLB Home
11 matches
Porto POR Away
Match Record
4
Wins
4
3
Draws
3
4
Losses
4
Goals
14
Goals Scored
15
15
Goals Conceded
14
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-03-09T00:22:35+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

No team formation data available.

General Information

Date & Time
Mar 09, 2026, 12:22 AM
Competition
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Stadium
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Capacity
68100
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Joao Pedro Pinheiro
Hélder Carvalho
Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus
Luciano António Gomes Maia

Statistics

Possession
SLB
57%
POR
43%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 7
67 Dangerous attacks 37
59 Possession 41
8 Corners 2
17 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 6
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63
22 Dribble Attempts 16
20 Throwins 17
11 Successful Dribbles 10
13 Successful Headers 9
6 Goal Kicks 6
1 Assists 1
5 Goal Attempts 6
27 Ball Safe 38
5 Substitutions 5
1 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

3 Counter Attacks 9
113 Attacks 80

Possession

442 Passes 314
35 Long Passes 47
40 Successful Long Passes Percentage 28
82 Successful Passes Percentage 75
14 Successful Long Passes 13
363 Successful Passes 235
16 Key Passes 11

Defensive

20 Tackles 23
7 Interceptions 17
4 Saves 5

Build-up

31 Total Crosses 7
5 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
11 Fouls 17

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
António Silva
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
90+7'
Event
Nicolás Otamendi
2nd Redcard
90+1'
Event
José Mourinho
Argument / 1st Redcard
90'
Event
Leandro Barreiro
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
88'
Event
Alexander Bah → Amar Dedić
10th Substitution
83'
81'
Event
William Gomes
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
78'
Event
Terem Moffi → Deniz Gül
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Alberto Costa
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
António Silva → Nicolás Otamendi
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Leandro Barreiro → Enzo Barrenechea
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Andreas Schjelderup
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
69'
Event
Franjo Ivanović → Rafa Silva
5th Substitution
65'
Event
Dodi Lukébakio → Gianluca Prestianni
6th Substitution
65'
64'
Event
Borja Sainz → Oskar Pietuszewski
4th Substitution
58'
Event
Martim Fernandes
Time wasting / 8th Yellowcard
58'
Event
Francisco Moura → Martim Fernandes
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Seko Fofana → Gabri Veiga
1st Substitution
46'
Event
William Gomes → Pepê
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Event
Diogo Costa
Time wasting / 4th Yellowcard
40'
Event
Oskar Pietuszewski
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Nicolás Otamendi
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
35'
35'
Event
Gabri Veiga
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
26'
Event
Pepê
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
10'
Event
Victor Froholdt
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Victor Froholdt from FC Porto committed a foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be six minutes of stoppage time.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
António Silva from Benfica has been shown a yellow card.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica has been shown a red card for unsporting behavior.
90
Update Update
Tomás Araújo from Benfica committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Victor Froholdt of FC Porto was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to FC Porto after Tomás Araújo allowed the ball to go out.
90
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
90
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Victor Froholdt from FC Porto took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the left side, but it just went wide of the top left corner. The assist came from Alan Varela, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
90
Update Update
Alan Varela from FC Porto committed a foul.
90
Update Update
António Silva from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play is underway. Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Diogo Costa, the goalkeeper for FC Porto, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Samuel Dahl.
90
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Diogo Costa from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Samuel Dahl from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Leandro Barreiro.
88
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now Benfica 2, FC Porto 2. Leandro Barreiro scores for Benfica, firing a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Franjo Ivanovic, who delivered a precise cross.
86
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
86
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica committed a foul.
83
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Alexander Bah comes on to replace Amar Dedic.
82
Corner Corner
Opportunity squandered. William Gomes of FC Porto attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it narrowly missed the upper right corner of the goal. The assist came from Borja Sainz after a quick counterattack.
81
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Borja Sainz from FC Porto attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Francisco Moura.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
William Gomes of FC Porto has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
81
Update Update
William Gomes from FC Porto committed a foul.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Borja Sainz allowed the ball to go out of play.
81
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
80
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Dodi Lukébakio of Benfica takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
80
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Leandro Barreiro.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Alberto Costa of FC Porto has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
78
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto committed a foul.
78
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Terem Moffi comes on to replace Deniz Gül.
77
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto committed a foul.
77
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
75
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Samuel Dahl from Benfica fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Leandro Barreiro comes on to replace Enzo Barrenechea.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: António Silva comes on to replace Nicolás Otamendi due to an injury.
74
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto committed a foul.
74
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
74
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Vangelis Pavlidis.
73
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Alan Varela from FC Porto takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The attempt is expertly saved by Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica, who dives to his left to keep the ball out. The assist for this move comes from Victor Froholdt.
73
Attempt Attempt
Deniz Gül from FC Porto had a shot from the center of the box with his left foot, but it was blocked. The assist came from Alberto Costa.
71
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica committed a foul.
71
Update Update
Alan Varela from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
69
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio of Benfica strikes the left post with a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, assisted by Amar Dedic.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica 1, FC Porto 2. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball into the top right corner of the net.
68
Update Update
Offside call against FC Porto. Borja Sainz is caught in an offside position.
66
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Alberto Costa from FC Porto takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. The attempt is expertly saved in the right corner by Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica, with the assist coming from William Gomes.
66
Update Update
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play.
66
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Franjo Ivanovic is coming on to replace Rafa.
65
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica committed a foul.
65
Update Update
Borja Sainz from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
65
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Dodi Lukébakio replaces Gianluca Prestianni.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Borja Sainz comes on to replace Oskar Pietuszewski.
62
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
61
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Seko Fofana from FC Porto.
60
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica fired a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni, who delivered a cross.
60
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Alan Varela allowed the ball to go out.
58
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Martim Fernandes of FC Porto has been shown a yellow card.
58
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Rafa from Benfica took a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
58
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Francisco Moura comes on to replace Martim Fernandes.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Martim Fernandes allowed the ball to go out.
55
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
55
Update Update
Alan Varela from FC Porto committed a foul.
53
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
53
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica committed a foul.
51
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
51
Update Update
Alan Varela from FC Porto committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Amar Dedic from Benfica committed a foul.
50
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
49
Update Update
Deniz Gül from FC Porto commits a handball foul.
48
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after a play that resulted in a foul by Alberto Costa.
47
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto committed a foul.
47
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Diogo Costa from FC Porto has been shown a yellow card.
45
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Alberto Costa of FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Opportunity wasted. Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to convert. The cross was delivered by Samuel Dahl.
45
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Victor Froholdt allowed the ball to go out of play.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to FC Porto after a play that resulted in a save by Anatoliy Trubin.
45
Corner Corner
A new offensive move unfolds as Gabri Veiga from FC Porto takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt in the top left corner.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: William Gomes comes on to replace Pepê.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with a score of Benfica 0, FC Porto 2.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for FC Porto: Seko Fofana comes on to replace Gabri Veiga.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with the scoreline reading Benfica 0, FC Porto 2.
44
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push! Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Diogo Costa, the goalkeeper for FC Porto, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Richard Ríos.
43
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
42
Update Update
Match interruption - FC Porto.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Benfica 0, FC Porto 2. Oskar Pietuszewski from FC Porto scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Gabri Veiga after a quick counterattack.
40
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Enzo Barrenechea from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
38
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
36
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica.
35
Update Update
Nicolás Otamendi from Benfica committed a foul.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicolás Otamendi of Benfica has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
35
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
35
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto has been shown a yellow card.
35
Update Update
Oskar Pietuszewski from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
35
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Samuel Dahl.
35
Update Update
Gabri Veiga from FC Porto committed a foul.
34
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play unfolds as Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. Diogo Costa of FC Porto makes a great save, stopping the ball in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Vangelis Pavlidis.
32
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
32
Update Update
Oskar Pietuszewski from FC Porto committed a foul.
29
Update Update
Foul committed by Jakub Kiwior of FC Porto.
29
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
28
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Oskar Pietuszewski from FC Porto attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
27
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that nearly found the top left corner, but ultimately went wide after a free kick.
26
Update Update
Pepê from FC Porto committed a foul.
26
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
26
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pepê from FC Porto has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
25
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Jakub Kiwior from FC Porto attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Gabri Veiga.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica, following a foul by Jan Bednarek.
23
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after a play by Martim Fernandes results in a defensive error.
23
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is denied. Tomás Araújo from Benfica fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni, who delivered a cross.
22
Update Update
Pepê of FC Porto committed a foul.
22
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
19
Attempt Attempt
Deniz Gül from FC Porto attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
17
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica committed a foul.
17
Update Update
Martim Fernandes from FC Porto has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Jan Bednarek's defensive play.
15
Update Update
Alberto Costa from FC Porto committed a foul.
15
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
11
Update Update
Victor Froholdt from FC Porto committed a foul.
11
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has been awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! FC Porto takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Benfica. Victor Froholdt finds the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball straight into the center of the goal.
10
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play is underway. Victor Froholdt from FC Porto takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Anatoliy Trubin, the Benfica goalkeeper, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Alan Varela, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
8
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Diogo Costa from FC Porto makes a great save, diving to his right to keep the ball out. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni.
6
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
2
Update Update
Match interruption - FC Porto.
1
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Pepê allowed the ball to go out.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Benfica exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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