Primeira Liga - TV and streaming channels to watch O Classico on March 2, 2019

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Marzo 1, 2019 Por Oscar Rojas

Temas: Primeira Liga, Porto, Benfica, TV Schedules, TV Listings

This match could be crucial to determine this year's champion, since only one point separates these Portuguese titans in the Primeira Liga standings.

What has been Porto and Benfica's form ahead of this match?

Porto has won four out of their last six Primeira League games, with two draws completing that run. At one point of the season, Porto accumulated 26 games without a loss, only to see Roma snatching that streak away with a 2-1 victory in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League pairing. Sergio Conceicao's men have won their three most recent games in all comps by scoring eight times and keeping three clean sheets.

Benfica enters this game having won eleven of their last 13 matches in all competitions. The only exceptions in that run came when they lost against Porto in the Taça da Liga clash, while Galatasaray snatched a goalless draw against them in the return leg of their UEFA Europa League pairing. The Eagles have scored eighteen goals in their four recent league games, conceding only two (both by Sporting).

What is the current position of Porto and Benfica in the Primeira Liga?

Porto is the current Primeira Liga leader. The Dragons have won 18 of their 23 fames, with three draws and two losses completing their tally. Sergio Conceicao's men can brag about their defensive prowess, as they have only conceded 12 goals this year.

Benfica enters this game trailing Porto by just one point. Since Rui Vitoria's sacking back in January, the Eagles have managed to win each and everyone of their league games, including a whopping 10-0 win against Nacional. Benfica has the best attacking unit in the Portuguese top flight with 64 goals.

Porto vs Benfica - Head-to-head stats

This will be the third game between these teams in the 2018-19 term. Benfica won the league clash, while Porto defeated the Eagles in their Taça da Liga clash.
Porto has failed to beat Benfica in their two most recent league games. Both of those games ended in a draw.
Benfica's most recent win against Porto at the Dragao Stadium took place in December 12, 2014. That game ended in a 2-0 win for the Eagles.
This will be 241st edition of the O Classico in all competitions. Porto holds an edge over Benfica with 93 wins, while the Eagles have won 87 times. There have been 60 games between these teams that ended in a draw.