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Arouca v Benfica result

Full-time · Arouca 1–2 Benfica

Primeira Liga · · Estádio Municipal de Arouca

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Arouca 1–2 Benfica — Benfica won this Primeira Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Benfica won 2–1 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca in the Primeira Liga on Saturday 14 March. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Arouca, from fewer shots (12 to 22), created the better chances, 2.50 xG to 2.09 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

The goals

Benfica came from behind: Arouca led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Arouca: Barbero (7’ pen); Benfica: R. Rios (50’, assisted by Andreas Schjelderup) and Franjo Ivanović (90’, assisted by G. Prestianni). A. Trezza (90+8’) and Amar Dedić (90+8’) were sent off.

Discipline

J. Bessa showed 11 yellow cards and two reds — against 5.5 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Arouca: Javi Sánchez (22’), Barbero (45+3’), Lee Hyun-Ju (48’), Pablo Gozálbez (77’) and I. de Arruabarrena (80’); Benfica: R. Rios (59’), António Silva (59’), Tomás Araújo (90+8’), Vangelis Pavlidis (90+9’), G. Prestianni (90+11’) and Anatolii Trubin (90+11’).

What it changes

Arouca have scored 47 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Arouca have conceded 64 goals, the second-most of the 19 clubs.

Benfica have scored 74 goals, the second-most of the 19 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Benfica have conceded 25 goals, the third-fewest of the 19 clubs.

Arouca have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Benfica are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Benfica have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, R. Rios (Benfica) 6.7, Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) 5.8 and Barbero (Arouca) 5.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

Benfica are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Arouca, every meeting checked.

Next up

Arouca next host Rio Ave on 28 November 2026.

Benfica next travel to Estrela on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Arouca: Arouca v Rio Ave, Saturday 28 November — the preview. Next for Benfica: Estrela v Benfica, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Arouca 1–2 Benfica · Primeira Liga
  • Venue: Estádio Municipal de Arouca · Arouca
  • Referee: J. Bessa
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Arouca 0 · draws 1 · Benfica 5 · 3.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: Arouca 2W 0D 3L · Benfica 2W 1D 2L

Arouca 1–2 Benfica (Primeira Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 1.5
Goals
against 1.38 / 1 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.75 / 7.5
Corners
against 4.13 / 2.63 · 0 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.63 / 5.88
Shots on target
against 4.38 / 3.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 1.75
Cards
against 3.13 / 3.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.5 yellows
Referee · J. Bessa
28.75 fouls a game
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over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameArouca for / againstLineBenfica for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.5 for · 1 against n 8
Corners won
2.75 for · 4.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.5 for · 2.63 against n 8
Shots
11.5 for · 13.38 against n 8
19.5standard
17.25 for · 10.13 against n 8
Shots on target
4.63 for · 4.38 against n 8
8.5standard
5.88 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
13.5 for · 13.25 against n 8
21.5standard
8.38 for · 16.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2.88 for · 3.13 against n 8
3.5standard
1.75 for · 3.25 against n 8

Referee: J. Bessa — 5.5 yellow cards a game, 0.38 red cards, 28.75 fouls over 8 matches.

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Arouca

Arouca Goalkeeper

Arouca — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
João Valido990810 min252.8 /90242.7 /9010.1 /90
I. de Arruabarrena890720 min232.9 /90111.4 /9000 /90
Nico Mantl890720 min263.3 /90182.3 /9000 /90
Arouca — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
João Valido n 890
38/5
Nico Mantl n 890
3.26/6
I. de Arruabarrena n 890
2.96/4

Arouca Defensive

Arouca — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
José Fontán22831825 min271.3 /90281.4 /9080.4 /90894.4 /90271.3 /9080.4 /90
Tiago Esgaio21831747 min221.1 /90201 /90140.7 /90924.7 /90311.6 /9090.5 /90
B. Popović16721147 min90.7 /90110.9 /90131 /90393.1 /90120.9 /9030.2 /90
A. Danté1265779 min192.2 /9050.6 /9080.9 /90384.4 /90111.3 /9000 /90
M. Rocha888700 min50.6 /9070.9 /9050.6 /90263.3 /9070.9 /9020.3 /90
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Arouca — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Djouahra n 886
0.11/0
00/0
—
A. Trezza n 883.8
1.97/3
1.26/2
—
T. Fukui n 887.6
0.96/1
1.97/5
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José Fontán n 890
1.15/4
0.54/0
—
Lee Hyun-Ju n 881.1
2.18/4
2.67/5
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Arouca — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886
1.34/2
A. Trezza n 883.8
1.75/4
T. Fukui n 887.6
2.77/5
José Fontán n 890
1.55/3
Lee Hyun-Ju n 881.1
0.64/0
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Arouca Attacking

Arouca — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Barbero20621249 min50.4 /9010.1 /90241.7 /90120.9 /9090.6 /9010.1 /90
D. Nandín1553798 min10.1 /9000 /9091 /9050.6 /9091 /9030.3 /90
Miguel Puche1345579 min00 /9010.2 /9071.1 /9030.5 /9091.4 /9071.1 /90
B. Mansilla928252 min00 /9000 /9051.8 /9010.4 /9051.8 /9062.1 /90
N. Djouahra25802006 min60.3 /9020.1 /90291.3 /90180.8 /90200.9 /90241.1 /90
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Arouca — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886
1.37/3
0.96/1
A. Trezza n 883.8
1.56/4
0.84/2
T. Fukui n 887.6
0.85/1
00/0
José Fontán n 890
0.52/2
0.11/0
Lee Hyun-Ju n 881.1
15/2
0.64/0
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Arouca — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arouca before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Djouahra n 886
0.11/0
0.11/0
A. Trezza n 883.8
0.32/0
00/0
T. Fukui n 887.6
00/0
0.11/0
José Fontán n 890
00/0
0.43/0
Lee Hyun-Ju n 881.1
0.43/0
0.11/0
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Benfica

Benfica Goalkeeper

Benfica — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
A. Trubin42893742 min1002.4 /90330.8 /9010 /90
Benfica — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Benfica before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
A. Trubin n 890
2.44/3

Benfica Defensive

Benfica — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. Dahl43853659 min1162.9 /90280.7 /9080.2 /901894.6 /90260.6 /9040.1 /90
N. Otamendi42893720 min611.5 /90591.4 /90320.8 /902746.6 /90350.8 /90110.3 /90
A. Dedić33862823 min611.9 /90250.8 /9020.1 /901605.1 /90321 /9060.2 /90
António Silva30852555 min421.5 /90351.2 /90180.6 /901364.8 /90301.1 /9060.2 /90
Tomás Araújo26832151 min431.8 /90381.6 /90190.8 /90833.5 /90100.4 /9050.2 /90
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Benfica — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Benfica before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
V. Pavlidis n 888.6
0.43/0
1.57/4
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S. Dahl n 890
0.54/0
1.35/2
—
A. Trubin n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
N. Otamendi n 882.5
0.85/1
1.44/3
—
F. Aursnes n 881
0.32/0
0.73/2
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Benfica — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Benfica before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
V. Pavlidis n 888.6
0.85/1
S. Dahl n 890
2.47/6
N. Otamendi n 882.5
2.28/5
F. Aursnes n 881
2.16/4
E. Barrenechea n 848.9
3.57/4
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Benfica Attacking

Benfica — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
V. Pavlidis43853675 min260.6 /9070.2 /90892.2 /90531.3 /90521.3 /90290.7 /90
F. Ivanović1950947 min40.4 /9010.1 /90272.6 /90161.5 /9090.9 /90151.4 /90
D. Lukebakio1363820 min00 /9030.3 /90273 /90151.6 /90212.3 /90212.3 /90
Rodrigo Miguel Ferreira Rêgo252103 min00 /9000 /9021.7 /9000 /9021.7 /9076.1 /90
F. Aursnes41863537 min40.1 /9070.2 /90280.7 /90100.3 /90671.7 /90180.5 /90
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Benfica — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Benfica before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Pavlidis n 888.6
27/5
16/1
S. Dahl n 890
0.11/0
00/0
A. Trubin n 890
00/0
00/0
N. Otamendi n 882.5
0.42/1
00/0
F. Aursnes n 881
1.37/2
0.63/1
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Benfica — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Benfica before kick-off, to 8 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
V. Pavlidis n 888.6
0.32/0
00/0
S. Dahl n 890
00/0
0.11/0
A. Trubin n 890
00/0
00/0
N. Otamendi n 882.5
00/0
00/0
F. Aursnes n 881
00/0
0.11/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
AroucaBenfica
39%Possession61%
2.50Expected goals (xG)2.09
12Shots22
6Shots on target5
3Shots off target9
3Blocked shots8
10Shots inside the box17
2Corners15
0Offsides5
17Fouls11
5Yellow cards6
1Red cards1
3Saves5
297Passes444
76%Pass accuracy84%

Arouca Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
I. de Arruabarrena90000000Y6.9
José Fontán9000001006.3
B. Kuipers9000001006.5
E. van Ee9000000407
T. Fukui9000220206.9
A. Trezza90000030R6.2
Javi Sánchez79000000Y6.2
Barbero79102110Y6.2
Diogo Monteiro7500001107.2
N. Djouahra7500100306.3
Lee Hyun-Ju70001101Y6.7
Pablo Gozálbez sub20000020Y7.2
José Silva sub1500000006.2
Miguel Puche sub1500110106.9
B. Popović sub1100000006.2
D. Nandín sub1100210106.3

Benfica Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
A. Trubin90000000Y7.6
Tomás Araújo90001003Y7.3
S. Dahl9000003306.9
L. Barreiro9000100306.7
R. Rios90101102Y7.9
V. Pavlidis90002110Y6
A. Schjelderup8501103107.7
António Silva74000011Y6.9
D. Lukebakio7400112106.9
Rafa7400201106.9
A. Bah7300103306.3
A. Dedić sub25001000R6.5
A. Cabral sub1700211006.3
G. Prestianni sub16010020Y6.9
H. Sudakov sub1600002007
F. Ivanović sub1610110007.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Arouca v Benfica — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
AroucaWLWLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.8 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
BenficaLWLWD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Arouca 0 · 1 draw · Benfica 5 · 3.67 goals/game
  • 2025-10-25 Benfica 5–0 Arouca
  • 2025-04-13 Benfica 2–2 Arouca
  • 2024-12-01 Arouca 0–2 Benfica
  • 2024-05-12 Benfica 5–0 Arouca
  • 2024-01-06 Arouca 0–3 Benfica
  • 2023-01-31 Arouca 0–3 Benfica
League standing · 2025/26
Arouca#8 pos42 pts34 pl-17 GD
Benfica#3 pos80 pts34 pl+49 GD
Goals per game
Arouca scored1.38
Benfica scored2.18
Arouca conceded1.88
Benfica conceded0.74

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Arouca and Benfica?
In their last 6 meetings, Arouca won 0, Benfica won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Arouca and Benfica?
Recent form — Arouca 2W 0D 3L; Benfica 2W 1D 2L.

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