Estrela v Benfica result
Estrela 1–4 Benfica — Benfica won this Primeira Liga match.
The result
Benfica won 4–1 at Estádio José Gomes in the Primeira Liga on Monday 29 January. Benfica have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Benfica led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Estrela: Léo Jabá (28’); Benfica: Arthur Cabral (44’, assisted by A. Di Maria), Rafa (45’), N. Otamendi (52’) and Marcos Leonardo (90’, assisted by David Neres). R. N'do (71’) was sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Estrela 0.58, Benfica 3.10, from 10 shots to 17 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Estrela: R. N'do (45+2’) and R. N'do (71’); Benfica: A. Di Maria (41’).
What it changes
Estrela are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Benfica are unbeaten in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, N. Otamendi (Benfica) 8.4, A. Di Maria (Benfica) 6.2 and Rafa (Benfica) 6.1 led the match.
Next up
Estrela next host Casa Pia on 24 October 2026.
Benfica next travel to Omonia Nicosia on 22 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Estrela: Estrela v Casa Pia, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Benfica: Omonia Nicosia v Benfica, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Estrela 1–4 Benfica · Primeira Liga
- Venue: Estádio José Gomes · Amadora
- Referee: Hélder Malheiro
- Head-to-head (last 2): Estrela 0 · draws 0 · Benfica 2 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Estrela 0W 3D 2L · Benfica 5W 0D 0L
Estrela 1–4 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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Estrela | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% | Possession | 61% |
| 0.58 | Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 |
| 10 | Shots | 17 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 8 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 12 |
| 5 | Corners | 6 |
| 3 | Offsides | 4 |
| 10 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 379 | Passes | 615 |
| 80% | Pass accuracy | 87% |
Estrela player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Brígido | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Omurwa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jean Felipe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Léo Cordeiro | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Joao Reis | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Mansur | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. N'do | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | RY | 6.2 |
| Aloisio | 66 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Pedro Mendes | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ronaldo Tavares | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Léo Jabá | 58 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Pedro Sa sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| André Luiz sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Kikas sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Rodrigo Pinho sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Shinga sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Benfica player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Trubin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Aursnes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.3 |
| António Silva | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| N. Otamendi | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Morato | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| João Neves | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Di Maria | 87 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | Y | 8.2 |
| Rafa | 75 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| João Mário | 75 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Arthur Cabral | 75 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| O. Kökçü | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Florentino sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Bah sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| David Neres sub | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Marcos Leonardo sub | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Benjamín Rollheiser sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Estrela v Benfica — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-08-19 Benfica 2–0 Estrela
- 2021-01-12 Estrela 0–4 Benfica
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Estrela and Benfica?
- In their last 2 meetings, Estrela won 0, Benfica won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Estrela and Benfica?
- Recent form — Estrela 0W 3D 2L; Benfica 5W 0D 0L.
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