The match of 16th round between FC Porto и Benfica took place at Estadio do Dragao on 30 December 2021, Thursday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (23 December 2021) and ended with the victory of FC Porto with a score 3-0.
The most common result of matches between these teams is 1-1. 2 matches have ended with this result.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 4 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
FC Porto is in the TOP-4 with 41 points. This is the 15th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (FC Porto can score 57 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (57 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 57 points additionally. The goal difference is 38:8. In addition, the FC Porto offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. The FC Porto defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Benfica is in the TOP-4 with 37 points. This is the 15th of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 4 points (Benfica can score 57 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (57 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 9 points lower and has the opportunity to score 57 points additionally. The goal difference is 46:12. In additional, Benfica has the best offensive record in the league. The Benfica defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
FC Porto Stats
FC Porto has won all of 5 recent matches.
The team scored 27 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 9 wins, zero draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 23-8. The average number of goals is 2.3. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.3.
Sidelined players: Iván Marcano
Manager: Sergio Conceicao
Benfica Stats
The team scored 15 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 3 draws и 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 20-17. The average number of goals is 2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.9.
Sidelined players: Alejandro Grimaldo Nemanja Radonjic Rodrigo Pinho Lucas Veríssimo
Manager: Nelson Verissimo