It has been a intriguing season in the Portuguese Primeira Liga and the drama is set to endure right until the end. Porto's big win in its penultimate league encounter with Nacional only meant that Benfica will need at least a point to clinch the league title.
The Eagles maintained their status as league leaders after it securing a hard fought 3-2 away to Rio Ave. On Saturday, Benfica will battle Sporting CP at home with the optimism that seventh-placed Santa Clara will crash the party for Benfica at Estadio da Luz when both teams play concurrently.
Here is all you need to know ahead of the final games for both title contenders:
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Porto vs Sporting CP
What is the position of Porto and Sporting CP?
Porto ranks second with 82 points after 33 matches. Sporting CP is third with 74 points.
What is the form of Porto in contrast to Sporting CP's?
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Porto's record in the last 10 games: W6 D2 L2
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Sporting CP's record in the last 10 games: W9 D1 L0
What is the head to head record of Porto and Sporting CP?
There have been 57 meetings between Porto and Sporting CP so far.The former has won 20 of the match ups and have been defeated on 17 occasions. 20 matches have ended in draws including the clash between the two teams earlier this season.
Team news: Who is injured or suspended for Porto vs Sporting CP?
Goalkeeping pair Iker Casillas and Fabiano are sidelined with respective injuries whereas left winger Yacine Brahimi remains a doubt for Porto after picking up a muscle injury.
For Sporting, Stefan Ristovski is suspended for the clash although the side will be boosted by the probable return of Bruno Gaspar. The defender is back in training after suffering a thigh injury. Both Filipe Chaby and Rodrigo Andres Battaglia are ruled out of the match.
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Benfica vs Santa Clara
What is the position of Benfica and Santa Clara?
Benfica sits atop the league table with 84 points after 33 matches. Santa Clara is seventh with 42 points in 33 games.
What is the form of Benfica as compared to Santa Clara's?
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Benfica's last 10 appearances in all competitions: W8 L0 D2
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Santa Clara's last 10 appearances in all competitions: W2 D6 L2
What is the head-to-head record of Benfica and Santa Clara?
Benfica and Santa Clara have met six time overall. The former has won five of the meetings with the other encounter ending in a draw.
The first round encounter between the pair ended 2-0 in favor of Benfica.
Team news: Who is injured or suspended for Benfica vs Santa Clara?
Sébastien Corchia (thigh injury), Gabriel Pires (ligament injury), Germán Conti (Foot injury) and Tyronne Ebuehi will all miss Saturday's. For Santa Clara, Anderson Carvalho is still in rehabilitation and is not expected to return until the beginning of next season.
Alfredo Stephens, Pablo Diogo and Dennis Pineda are also out for the rest of the season.
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