FC Porto and Benfica will square up at Estádio do Dragão. The meeting between the two sides remains the biggest in Portuguese football, often referred to as the O Clássico (“The Classic”).

Porto could bridge the gap with leaders Benfica who are two points clear at the top of the table after nine rounds. The Dragons, however, face an uphill task against the visitors, who could only see off Caldas in a penalty shootout in midweek in the Portuguese Cup.

Benfica are unbeaten in their last eight games, including the Champions League. The Eagles have been tipped to go toe to toe with Porto to maintain their lead at the top of the league table.

Date and kickoff time 

Friday, October 21st, 2022

UK (BST) 8:15 PM

CEST: 9:15 PM

Eastern Time: 03:15 PM

Central Time: 02:15 PM

Mountain Time: 01:15 PM

Pacific Time: 12:15 PM

Gulf Standard Time: 11:15 PM

Indian Standard Time: 12:45 AM midnight October 22th, 2022.

Porto vs Benfica live stream and TV channel

UK and Ireland: BT Sport 2, BT Sport App

US: Fanatiz USA, GOLTV, fuboTV, GolTV Espanol

Brazil: ESPN2, GUIGO, NOW NET e Claro, Star+

France: RMC Sport 1, RMC Sport en direct

Germany: DAZN, sportdigital, Sport1 Extra

International: GOLTV Play

Nigeria: StarTimes App, Sporty TV

Portugal: Sport TV1, Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV+

South Africa: StarTimes App, Sporty TV

Team News

Porto

Porto are returning from a 6-0 rout over Anadia in the Portuguese Cup. The Dragons are upbeat about a favourable result when they take on the league leaders.

The only significant injury concern ahead of the game for Porto is Pepe, who’s been out for the first time in a while due to a knee injury. The rest of the squad are expected to be available for the clash.

Benfica

Benfica had to wait until the penalty shootout to advance to the next round. The Eagles would look to avoid a drop in points as the title challenge continues.

Lucas Verissimo and Morato have been ruled out of the game due to injuries, while the rest of the squad will be available for the clash.