Benfica
Benfica are second in the Primeira Liga on 25 points from 10 games. Their last five matches: five wins, zero draws, zero defeats. Next: Estrela v Benfica on Sun 8 Nov, with a free model pick on the match page. They concede 2.7 shots on target a game, the third-fewest of 18 Primeira Liga teams.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Over 2.5 goals has landed in 24 of Benfica’s last 30 results in all competitions (80%).
The most shots in the Primeira Liga: Benfica average 18.6 a game over 10 matches (18 teams ranked).
Benfica’s standouts on the open Impact rating are G. Prestianni, 7.7 per match from 14 appearances and V. Pavlidis, 6.8 per match from 13 appearances (this season, all competitions).
Benfica are second in the Primeira Liga on 25 points from 10 games — their last five matches read 5W 0D 0L. TACTIX publishes Benfica’s data, free model picks and its own live track record openly (as of 5 November 2026).
Benfica This Season in Numbers
- xG for a match
- 2.23over 10 league matches to 5 November 2026
- xG against a match
- 0.73over 10 league matches to 5 November 2026
Benfica rank first of 18 clubs in the Primeira Liga by expected-goal difference a match (2.23 for, 0.73 against).
Expected goals from the match statistics feed (no shot-level data for this competition, so no set-piece split and no player xG).
Season Outlook
As of 5 November 2026, the TACTIX simulation has Benfica finishing 2nd. Title 20% · Top 2 67% · Relegation < 1%.
Where they stand
Benfica sit second on 25 points from 10 games with a goal difference of +19 (the most recent table TACTIX holds). At home, Benfica have 12 wins, three draws and no defeats in their last 15 home matches in all competitions — 2.60 points per game, scoring 2.93 and conceding 0.87. Benfica’s strength rating has moved from 1959 to 1969 across the last 15 rated Primeira Liga matches since 19 April 2026 (+10, Glicko-2).
Form
Benfica’s last 5 results in all competitions read five wins, no draws and no defeats, scoring 2.80 and conceding 0.80 per game. 24 of Benfica’s last 30 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 21 of Benfica’s last 30 results in all competitions (70%).
How they play
Benfica take 18.6 shots a game in Primeira Liga matches this season, the most of 18 teams (10 matches). Benfica concede 2.7 shots on target a game in the Primeira Liga, the third-fewest of 18 teams (10 matches). Corners, the set-piece proxy: Benfica win 7.3 and concede 2.5 a game in the Primeira Liga — the most won of 18 teams (10 matches).
Who is driving it
By TACTIX Impact, G. Prestianni (7.7 per match over 14 appearances, eight goals and six assists) and V. Pavlidis (6.8 per match over 13 appearances, 12 goals and three assists) have been Benfica’s most influential players this season, all competitions.
What comes next
The next 6 fixtures bring no top-five opponents and one bottom-five one by the current table; first up is Estrela away on 8 November 2026. The free model pick in the Primeira Liga has landed 24 of 26 times over the last 30 days of settled Primeira Liga fixtures — the receipt every hub carries, wins and losses alike.
Benfica Stats 2026/27 — For and Against
| Per game | Season 20 | Last 8 8 | Home 10 | Away 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3.0 / 0.9 | 2.4 / 0.9 | 3.1 / 0.8 | 2.8 / 0.9 |
| Corners | 6.1 / 2.8 | 5.6 / 4.9 | 8.3 / 2.5 | 3.6 / 3.2 |
| Shots | 16.6 / 7.2 | 18.4 / 11.6 | 18.7 / 5.5 | 14.3 / 9.1 |
| Shots on target | 6.6 / 2.8 | 5.9 / 4.8 | 7.5 / 2.7 | 5.7 / 3.0 |
| Fouls | 10.4 / 13.1 | 11.5 / 14.5 | 10.4 / 12.8 | 10.4 / 13.4 |
| Cards | 2.3 / 2.7 | 3.6 / 2.4 | 1.6 / 2.6 | 3.0 / 2.8 |
Both teams scored: 65% of 20 this season · 63% of the last 8Over 2.5 goals: 80% of 20 this season · 63% of the last 8
Recent Results
- W3–1v Lech Poznan2026-11-05
- W1–0v Alverca2026-11-02
- W2–1@ Santa Clara2026-10-26
- W4–1@ Omonia Nicosia2026-10-22
- W4–1v Celtic2026-10-15
- W2–0v Vitória SC2026-10-11
- L1–3@ FC Porto2026-09-20
- W2–0@ AC Milan2026-09-16
Benfica Squad Stats
| Player | Pos | Apps | Mins | G | A | Per 90 (by role) | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Prestianni | MID | 14 | 999 | 8 | 6 | 3.2 key passes | 7.7 |
| V. Pavlidis | FWD | 13 | 927 | 12 | 3 | 3.3 shots | 6.8 |
| A. Trubin | GK | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | – | 5.1 |
| Daniel Banjaqui | DEF | 4 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 tackles | 3.7 |
| A. Bah | DEF | 10 | 792 | 2 | 1 | 1.6 tackles | 3.5 |
| S. Dahl | DEF | 12 | 956 | 1 | 0 | 2.2 tackles | 3.2 |
| J. Kamiński | MID | 3 | 154 | 1 | 1 | – | 3.2 |
| João Palhinha | MID | 12 | 844 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 key passes | 3.1 |
| Rafa | MID | 12 | 762 | 2 | 0 | 1.3 key passes | 3.1 |
| C. Echeverri | MID | 6 | 249 | 0 | 2 | 4.3 key passes | 2.9 |
| Tomás Araújo | DEF | 14 | 1207 | 0 | 2 | 1.4 tackles | 2.7 |
| H. Sudakov | MID | 12 | 638 | 2 | 1 | 3.1 key passes | 2.7 |
| Samuel Soares | GK | 10 | 907 | 0 | 0 | 59% saved | 2.7 |
| A. Schjelderup | FWD | 14 | 645 | 1 | 2 | 2.2 shots | 2.6 |
| L. Barreiro | MID | 9 | 567 | 2 | 1 | 0.6 key passes | 2.6 |
| E. Barrenechea | MID | 6 | 289 | 0 | 2 | 1.2 key passes | 2.6 |
| Clément Lenglet | DEF | 10 | 852 | 1 | 0 | 0.7 tackles | 2.4 |
| F. Aursnes | MID | 10 | 617 | 2 | 0 | 1.0 key passes | 2.2 |
| S. El Karouani | DEF | 6 | 316 | 0 | 1 | 2.3 tackles | 2 |
| D. Lukebakio | FWD | 13 | 405 | 1 | 1 | 2.7 shots | 1.9 |
Benfica Stat Leaders
- Most shots per 90G. Prestianni3.7 per 90 · 999 min
- Most shots on target per 90V. Pavlidis1.8 per 90 · 927 min
- Most key passes per 90A. Schjelderup3.6 per 90 · 645 min
- Most tackles per 90João Palhinha3.0 per 90 · 844 min
- Most fouls committedTomás Araújo17 in 14 apps
- Most cardsTomás Araújo5 in 14 apps
Per-90 leaders need 450+ minutes with the stat recorded.
Head-to-head
Team Markets
Upcoming Fixtures
Primeira Liga Fixtures Today and the Next Seven Days
Today and the next seven days, in UK time.
- Famalicao v Arouca Fri 6 Nov, 20:45 GMT
- Nacional v Academico Viseu Sat 7 Nov, 15:30 GMT
- Alverca v Casa Pia Sat 7 Nov, 18:00 GMT
- Sporting CP v Moreirense Sat 7 Nov, 20:30 GMT
- Estoril v Maritimo Sun 8 Nov, 15:30 GMT
TACTIX Model Outlook
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where are Benfica in the table?
- Benfica are second on 25 points after 10 matches, with eight wins, one draw and one defeat and a goal difference of +19.
- What is Benfica’s recent form?
- In their last five matches Benfica have five wins, zero draws and zero defeats, scoring 2.8 and conceding 0.8 goals per game.
- How many goals do Benfica score per game?
- Benfica have scored 27 and conceded 8 in 10 league games this season — 2.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
- Who are Benfica’s key players?
- By TACTIX Impact, G. Prestianni, V. Pavlidis and A. Trubin have been Benfica’s most influential players this season.
- Can I get Benfica match predictions?
- Yes — Benfica’s next match, Estrela v Benfica on Sun 8 Nov, has a free TACTIX model pick on its match page, as does every Benfica fixture.
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