Porto v Benfica: where to watch, predicted line-ups, all about the derby | OneFootball

Porto and Benfica play the first clásico of the season this Sunday (20), at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Estádio do Dragão in Porto, for the seventh round of the 2026/27 Liga Portugal. The match brings together the two clear leaders of the competition, with only two points separating the rivals.

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Context and current form of the teams

Porto, coached by Francesco Farioli, lead the league with a perfect record: 18 points from six rounds, with 15 goals scored and only two conceded. The team is coming off a 4-1 thrashing of Casa Pia, but suffered a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League in midweek.

Benfica, meanwhile, under Marco Silva, sit in second place with 16 points, boasting the best attack in the competition, with 21 goals scored in six matches. A win would put the Eagles at the top of the table.

Current Standings

Porto lead Liga Portugal with 18 points from six rounds, without dropping any points so far. Benfica are in second place with 16 points.

Where to watch Porto vs Benfica

Porto

Porto have a lengthy injury list: Nehuen Pérez (thigh injury), João Costa, Zaidu Sanusi, Vasco Sousa, André Miranda and Samu Omorodion are all out for the clásico.

Unavailable: Nehuen Pérez, João Costa, Zaidu Sanusi, Vasco Sousa, André Miranda and Samu Omorodion (medical department).

Probable lineup

Benfica

Benfica have virtually no absences for the clásico. The only point of attention is full-back Alexander Bah, who had been out but returned to training and is considered an option for the match.

Doubts: Alexander Bah (recent return to training).

Probable lineup

Head-to-head record

In 260 matches played between the teams, Porto hold a slight edge: 103 wins for the Dragons, 93 for Benfica and 64 draws. At the Dragão, the dominance is greater: in 121 matches, Porto have 71 wins, Benfica 19 and there have been 31 draws. In the most recent meeting between the clubs, in the Portuguese Cup in January 2026, Porto won 1-0, with a Bednarek header, knocking the Eagles out in the quarterfinals.

Refereeing team

Match details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Porto vs Benfica

What time is Porto vs Benfica?

The match starts at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (20).

Where to watch Porto vs Benfica?

The match will be broadcast on Sport TV1, a Portuguese channel.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the most recent meeting, in the Portuguese Cup in January 2026, Porto won 1-0.

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