How the Statz model rates every side's attack and defence, and who is strongest right now.
Updated 12 October 2026
Benfica are the strongest side in Liga Portugal, top of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of +1.38, built from an Attack Rating of 2.30 and a Defence Rating of 0.93. Porto are next on +1.25.
Moreirense and Casa Pia share bottom of the Statz Power Rankings dated 11 October 2026 with an Overall Rating of -0.66, level on the model's Overall Rating. Nacional are just above on -0.62.
Benfica have the best attack in Liga Portugal according to the Statz Power Rankings, with an Attack Rating of 2.30 expected goals a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Sporting CP are next on 2.10.
Porto have the best defence in Liga Portugal according to the Statz Power Rankings, with a Defence Rating of 0.83 expected goals conceded a game against an average side, as of 11 October 2026. Benfica are next on 0.93.
Academico Viseu have improved more than any other side in Liga Portugal according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating up 0.19 to -0.35 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. Porto and Casa Pia are next, up 0.09.
Estoril have declined further than any other side in Liga Portugal according to the Statz Power Rankings, their Overall Rating down 0.19 to -0.43 over the 30 days to 11 October 2026. MarÃtimo are next, down 0.18.
Vitória Guimarães are 15th in the 2026/2027 Liga Portugal table but 6th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of +0.13, further ahead of their league position than any other club.
Academico Viseu are 6th in the 2026/2027 Liga Portugal table but 11th in the Statz Power Rankings, with an Overall Rating of -0.35, further behind their league position than any other club.
| Rank | Team | Attack | Defence | Overall | Change over 7 days | Change over 30 days | League position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benfica | 2.30 | 0.91 | +1.39 | 0.00 | +0.03 | 2 |
| 2 | Porto | 2.08 | 0.83 | +1.25 | +0.02 | +0.09 | 1 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 2.10 | 0.97 | +1.13 | -0.01 | -0.08 | 3 |
| 4 | Sporting Braga | 1.39 | 0.95 | +0.44 | -0.02 | -0.02 | 9 |
| 5 | Famalicão | 1.26 | 1.10 | +0.15 | 0.00 | +0.02 | 13 |
| 6 | Vitória Guimarães | 1.27 | 1.18 | +0.09 | -0.04 | -0.06 | 15 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 1.06 | 1.03 | +0.03 | +0.02 | +0.07 | 4 |
| 8 | Gil Vicente | 1.12 | 1.13 | -0.02 | +0.03 | -0.06 | 8 |
| 9 | Arouca | 1.25 | 1.35 | -0.10 | +0.03 | +0.02 | 5 |
| 10 | Alverca | 1.19 | 1.36 | -0.18 | 0.00 | -0.08 | 7 |
| 11 | Academico Viseu | 1.26 | 1.61 | -0.35 | +0.03 | +0.19 | 6 |
| 12 | Estrela Amadora | 1.28 | 1.65 | -0.37 | +0.05 | +0.01 | 10 |
| 13 | Estoril | 1.13 | 1.56 | -0.43 | 0.00 | -0.19 | 18 |
| 14 | MarÃtimo | 0.98 | 1.56 | -0.58 | 0.00 | -0.18 | 11 |
| 15 | Rio Ave | 1.06 | 1.66 | -0.60 | +0.01 | +0.01 | 14 |
| 16 | Nacional | 1.15 | 1.76 | -0.62 | -0.02 | +0.06 | 16 |
| 17 | Moreirense | 0.89 | 1.55 | -0.66 | -0.01 | +0.06 | 12 |
| 18 | Casa Pia | 0.90 | 1.56 | -0.66 | +0.01 | +0.09 | 17 |