The Primeira Liga match between FC Porto and SC Farense will take place at Estadio do Dragao on Monday at 2:00 am IST.
Porto really wants to catch up to their rivals Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings. When they play at Estadio do Dragao on Sunday, they’ll be aiming for a win. Benfica is currently ahead by two points, leaving Porto nine points behind them.
Porto must beat their rivals this weekend to have any hope of winning the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Falling further behind, especially with Sporting Lisbon in the mix, would make it almost impossible to catch up. Despite a frustrating draw last weekend, Porto has had some recent successes, including a draw against Arsenal and advancing in the cup. But their main focus now is the upcoming match, which is crucial for their title aspirations. They’re determined to secure their 31st league title and will give it their all on Sunday.
Benfica won their 38th title last season, with Roger Schmidt becoming the first German manager to win the Primeira Liga. They aim to defend their title against Sporting. Benfica’s recent 4-0 win against Portimonense helped them edge ahead of Sporting, but they lost 2-1 to Sporting in the Taca de Portugal semi-final first leg. Rafa Silva, David Neres, and Angel Di Maria scored in their victory against Portimonense. Despite the setback, Benfica hopes to bounce back in the second leg. Sporting could surpass Benfica in the standings, but Benfica aims to reclaim the top spot by avoiding defeat against Porto. With Sporting having a game in hand, Benfica aims to secure all three points on Sunday.
Porto probable starting lineup: Costa, Mario, Pepe, Otavio, Wendell, Varela, Gonzalez, Conceicao, Pepe, Galeno, Evanilson
Benfica probable starting lineup: Trubin, Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Morato, Neves, Luis, Di Maria, Mario, Neres, Silva
Porto
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 2-1 (W) |
| Gil Vicente | 1-1 (D) |
| Arsenal | 1-0 (W) |
| Estrela | 2-0 (W) |
| Arouca | 2-3 (L) |
Benfica
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 1-2 (L) |
| Portimonense | 4-0 (W) |
| Toulouse | 0-0 (D) |
| Vizela | 6-1 (W) |
| Toulouse | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Benfica beat FC Porto | 1-0 |
| Benfica beat FC Porto | 2-0 |
| FC Porto beat Benfica | 2-1 |
| Benfica beat FC Porto | 1-0 |
| FC Porto beat Benfica | 1-0 |
The Primeira Liga match between FC Porto and Benfica will take place at Estadio do Dragao on Monday at 2:00 am IST.
| FC Porto vs Benfica | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 4 |
| Venue | Estadio do Dragao |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 9:30 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 2:00 am (Monday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Triller TV+, GOLTV Play, Onefootball while those in Portugal can watch the match live via Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen.
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