FC Porto are slight favorites to win this Taça de Portugal clash, with most recent odds in early January 2026 showing Porto around 2.20 to win in 90 minutes, Benfica close behind at about 2.60, and the draw near 3.20. Porto’s strong home record at the Dragão and their cup pedigree, including recent deep runs in domestic cups, give them a marginal edge with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between FC Porto and SL Benfica in the Taça de Portugal is scheduled to start on January 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC. In Portugal local time, that is 8:45 PM WET at the stadium.

This game will be played at Estádio do Dragão in Porto, Portugal, FC Porto’s modern all-seater home ground. The stadium holds just over 50,000 spectators and is known for its intense atmosphere, especially in high-stakes cup ties against rivals like Benfica.

Given Porto’s home advantage, strong recent home form, and history of performing well in knockout fixtures, a narrow Porto win in 90 minutes is a reasonable prediction at around 2.20 odds. However, Benfica’s attacking quality suggests a close game, so markets like both teams to score or Porto draw-no-bet are also attractive from a value perspective.

In recent head-to-head meetings over the last few seasons, FC Porto and SL Benfica have been very competitive, with Porto holding a slight edge in wins across league and cup matches. Many of those encounters have been tight, often decided by a single goal, underscoring the intensity of this O Clássico rivalry in Portugal.