Porto — Benfica : Match Preview and Prediction for October 05,2025

Porto’s Current Form

Porto is currently enjoying an incredible run of form, boasting 11 consecutive victories. This impressive streak includes a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid and two triumphs in the Europa League (2-1 against Crvena Zvezda). Francesco Farioli has truly built a formidable team. Despite a rather weak transfer window that saw the departure of key leaders such as Otávio, João Mário, and Conceição, with only Costa and Eustáquio remaining, a new Porto squad is emerging. This team is demonstrating top-tier football for the Portuguese league, consistently outplaying their opponents.

Defensive Prowess

Farioli’s tactical prowess in defense deserves special mention: only one goal conceded in two Europa League matches, and, remarkably, just one goal conceded in seven Portuguese league games. This disciplined approach highlights the team’s strong defensive organization.

Match Expectation

The team certainly won’t play defensively, so predicting total goals as an excellent betting option seems appropriate here.

Benfica’s Current Situation

Benfica’s situation is arguably worse. The club recently dismissed its head coach, appointing José Mourinho in his place. While he hasn’t yet delivered the desired impact, it seems to be only a matter of time before his influence is felt.

League Performance

The club currently sits third in the league with 17 points after 7 matches. They remain undefeated, having drawn twice against Santa Clara (1-1) and Rio Ave (1-1).

Transfer Market Impact

Benfica also had a far-from-ideal off-season, losing two crucial players: Florentino, Aktürkoğlu, and the highly promising Carreras. The club strengthened its squad with Dedic, Lukebakio, Sudakov, and some other players, but in my opinion, their overall impact will be less than what Carreras alone could have brought to the team.