Both these teams will leave it all out there to claim a win, since both are level in points and trailing Sporting in the title race,

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

Porto has been impressive in their recent matches, as they will enter O Classico on a seven-game winning streak in the Portuguese top-flight and on a 15-match run without a loss in all comps. Sergio Conceicao's team have not lost since October 30, and they will try to make their form count against one of their bitter rivals.

On the other side of the pitch, Benfica will make it to this game on a similar six-game streak without a loss in the Primeira Liga, with the main difference being that Jorge Jesús' men drew a game during that run. Speaking about away games, Benfica have won two out of their last three, with that one-all draw against Santa Clara being the only stain on their record.

What is Porto and Benfica's position in the ongoing Primeira Liga season?

Porto are currently second in the 2020-21 Primeira Liga, with their record showing ten wins, one draw, and two losses. The Dragons have scored 35 times this season, while their defense has conceded 16 times. Sergio Oliveira is the team's top scorer with seven goals up to this point in the competition.

Benfica will make it to this game in third place, with their record being exactly the same as Porto's. The main difference between these teams is the amount of goals scored and conceded, with Benfica having found the back of the net 28 times and with their defense conceding 13 times. Haris Seferovic is the team's top scorer with seven goals.

Porto vs Benfica - Who's in and who's out?

Porto: Injured: Iván Marcano. Doubtful: Fabio Vieira. Ineligible: Claudio Ramos, Wilson Manafá, Carraça.

Benfica: Injured: André Almeida. Franco Cervi, Gabriel Pires.

Porto vs Benfica - Head-to-head

  • The most recent match between these teams took place less than a month ago. Porto defeated Benfica 2-0 in the Portuguese Super Cup on December 23 back then.

  • Porto have won five out of their last six meetings against Benfica in all competitions.

  • Benfica have not beaten Porto since March 2, 2019. That match ended in a 2-1 win for the Eagles.

  • There have only been two clean sheets between these teams in their last six games. Both of those saw Porto claim similar 2-0 wins.

  • This will be Sergio Conceicao's 20th game facing Benfica as coach. So far, the former midfielder's record shows eight wins, two draws, and nine losses against the Eagles. 

  • Benfica boss Jorge Jesus will face Porto for the 42nd time. The seasoned coach has won 13 of those games, with seven draws and 21 losses completing his tally.

Broadcast info  - Porto vs Benfica

In Portugal - Sport TV1, Sport TV LIVE.

In the U.S. - Fanatiz USA, GOLTV, GolTV Espanol.

In the U.K. - FreeSports TV UK.

In Germany - sportdigital.

In France - RMC Sport en direct, RMC Sport 1.

In Australia - beIN Sports Connect, Kayo Sports, beIN Sports 1.

In Argentina - GolTV Latinoamerica.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Porto 1 - 1 Benfica

January 15, 2021 4:00pmEstádio Do Dragão (Porto)

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