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Benfica predicted lineup vs FC Porto1 UNAVAILABLE

Benfica are without Bah away at FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches is: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Bah and Araújo, and Pavlidis leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKSoares
2. DEFLenglet
3. DEFDahl
4. DEFBahOut
5. DEFAraújo
6. MIDRafa
7. MIDSudakov
8. MIDBarreiro
9. MIDBarrenechea
10. MIDPrestianni
11. FWDPavlidis

Team news

• Unavailable: Bah (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Benfica, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Benfica

What is Benfica's expected lineup?

Benfica are without Bah away at FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches is: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Bah and Araújo, and Pavlidis leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Soares, Lenglet, Dahl, Bah (out), Araújo, Rafa, Sudakov, Barreiro, Barrenechea, Prestianni, Pavlidis.

Who started Benfica's last match?

Benfica's starting XI on 13 Sept 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): Samuel Soares, Daniel Banjaqui, Tomás Araújo, C. Lenglet, S. Dahl, E. Barrenechea, L. Barreiro, Rafa, G. Prestianni, A. Schjelderup, V. Pavlidis.

What was Benfica's last result?

Benfica beat Gil Vicente 3–1 on 13 Sept 2026.

When did Benfica last win?

Benfica last won on 13 Sept 2026, beating Gil Vicente 3–1.

Who takes penalties for Benfica?

V. Pavlidis has taken the most penalties for Benfica this season, scoring 2 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Benfica this season?

C. Lenglet leads with 12 starts for Benfica across all competitions this season.

What formation does Benfica use most often?

Benfica have used a 4-2-3-1 in 8 of their 10 matches this season.

Which Benfica goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Samuel Soares has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Benfica this season, starting 10 matches.

Which Benfica defender has started the most this season?

Clément Lenglet has made the most starts as defender for Benfica this season, starting 12 matches.

Which Benfica midfielder has started the most this season?

Rafa Silva has made the most starts as midfielder for Benfica this season, starting 11 matches.

Which Benfica forward has started the most this season?

Vangelis Pavlidis has made the most starts as forward for Benfica this season, starting 11 matches.