Benfica host FC Porto at Estadio da Luz, Lisboa on Sunday, Feb 28 at 6:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the Primeira Liga, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Benfica come into this fixture in red-hot form (4W from last 5). FC Porto, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (5W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Benfica head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Porto arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Benfica and FC Porto have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in Benfica won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Benfica a slight edge, but FC Porto are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.