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Benfica aims to close gap on Porto
2 Nov
Summary
- Benfica seeks to reduce the eight-point deficit to league leaders Porto.
- Alverca aims to regain momentum after recent consecutive defeats.
- Benfica has won five straight games across all competitions.
Benfica will aim to narrow the gap on league leaders Porto when they host Alverca at the Estádio da Luz on November 2, 2026. The Eagles are currently second in the Primeira Liga, eight points behind Porto.
Marco Silva's side is on a strong winning streak, having secured five consecutive victories across all competitions. This includes a dominant 4-1 cup win against Gil Vicente and a 2-1 league triumph over Santa Clara. Their Europa League campaign also boasts a perfect record.
In contrast, Alverca enters the match looking to rebound from consecutive cup and league defeats. They were recently beaten 1-0 by Arouca and were eliminated from the Taça de Portugal. Currently tenth in the league, a win could see them climb into seventh place.
Benfica has an excellent historical record against Alverca, winning all four previous encounters. Furthermore, they remain unbeaten in 13 home league matches in 2026.
