2019-20 Primeira Liga – Benfica vs Porto Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Benfica vs Porto kick off? Saturday 24th August, 2019 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Benfica vs Porto being played? Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
What is the weather forecast for Benfica vs Porto? Clear, 21c
What television channel is Benfica vs Porto on? FreeSports have the rights to Primeira Liga matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Benfica vs Porto? If the match is televised on FreeSports, then Premier Sports subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Premier Player
Where can I get tickets for Benfica vs Porto?
Benfica – https://www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/loja/bilhetes/jogos
Porto – https://www.fcporto.pt/en/store/tickets
What was the score when the teams last met? Porto 1-2 Benfica
THE TEAM NEWS
BENFICA
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Vlachodimos; Nuno Tavares, Ruben Dias, Francisco Ferreira, Alex Grimaldo; Pizzi, Samaris, Florentino Luis, Rafa Silva; Seferovic, Raul de Tomas
Unavailable: Andre Almeida (Injured), Ebuehi (Injured), Conti (Injured), Gedson Fernandes (Injured), Gabriel (Injured), David Tavares (Injured)
Doubtful:
PORTO
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Marchesin; Wilson Manafa, Pepe, Ivan Marcano, Alex Telles; Romario Baro, Uribe, Danilo, Corona; Marega, Tiquinho
Unavailable: Loum (Injured), Sergio Oliveira (Injured)
Doubtful: Nakajima (Personal reasons)
MATCH ANALYSIS
Champions Benfica have opened 2019-20 in typically ebullient fashion with two wins, seven goals scored and none conceded. Porto incredibly lost to reinstated Gil Vicente in their opening league game and crashed out of the Champions League to Krasnodar. Further suffering beckons here.
