Tondela vs Benfica Prediction
🔊 The upcoming clash between Tondela and Benfica promises to be highly intriguing. The teams sit at different ends of the league table, adding an element of suspense: can the hosts mount a credible challenge against one of the championship's frontrunners? Tondela are going through a rough patch, securing just one victory in their last five matches, while Benfica are in fine form with two consecutive wins. The visitors' main objective is to chase down the league leaders, whereas the hosts will be aiming to improve their standing. Given the playing styles of both teams, expect active play from the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 29 October 2025 and ended with a 3-0 scoreline. Here is a comparative analysis of that encounter (Benfica were the home side):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Tondela and Benfica:
- 16 matches played;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 14, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 8 for Tondela, 41 for Benfica;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.44, in the second half - 1.63;
- average total goals per match - 3.06.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Tondela Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Primeira Liga, with Famalicão hosting Tondela. The match concluded with a 3-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Tondela vs Famalicão):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 20 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
Tondela, currently sitting in 17th place in the table, are experiencing challenging times. The team have managed just one victory in their last five matches, losing four, highlighting their inconsistency. Over the past ten encounters, Tondela have secured only two wins while suffering eight defeats. Their weak spot is defense, conceding an average of 1.74 goals per game while scoring just 0.63 goals. Nonetheless, the "Green and Gold" have the potential to surprise on home turf with their determination and grit. To climb up the standings, they need to bolster their defensive efforts and look for opportunities on the counterattack.
Match Results: Tondela
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Champions League, with Benfica hosting Real Madrid. The game ended with a 4-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Benfica vs Real Madrid):
- possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 12 vs 6.
Benfica, currently sitting in 3rd place in the league standings, are showcasing a strong performance. Over their last five matches, they have secured three victories and suffered two defeats, indicating a solid level of play. The "Eagles" boast impressive scoring stats, averaging 2.21 goals per game while conceding just 0.58. The team favors an attacking style, emphasizing ball control and rapid flank attacks. In their most recent head-to-head against Tondela, Benfica claimed a 3-0 victory. To maintain their successful run, they need to keep up the high tempo and effectively capitalize on set pieces.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Latest news
Tondela
✅ Tondela have a clean bill of health. However, that's unlikely to make much of a difference for them.
Benfica Lisbon
🎙 In his analysis of the 4-2 victory over Real Madrid, which secured their spot in the Champions League round of 16, José Mourinho praised the outstanding performance that made the entire Benfica family proud: “I've won and lost matches, experienced playoff wins and losses in the dying moments, but never have I seen a goalkeeper score such a fantastic goal that even the world's best strikers would envy. It's truly emotional, even for a coach like me who thought he'd seen it all, but clearly hasn't. The most absurd yet painful situation was when I substituted António Silva and Ivanović to shore up the defense because I was informed that a win would suffice, only to find out later that somewhere along the line a goal must have been scored, and it turned out to be insufficient. Even the players didn't grasp it because they saw the coach making defensive changes. Even Trubin himself didn't understand what was happening.
❌ The Eagles are still without Alexander Bah, Dodi Lukebakio, Henrique Araújo, and João Veloso. Richard Rios is also sidelined, having missed the fewest matches among those currently injured.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.44;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.25, while the visitors net 1.19.
First-Half Stats: Tondela (home) vs Benfica Lisbon (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- draws: 5 (62.5%) vs 4 (44.44%);
- Average goals scored: 0.63 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.22.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 7 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7).
- Tondela have lost the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games against Benfica Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 14, draws - 1.
Statistics: Tondela vs Benfica Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 3 vs 13;
- win percentage: 16% vs 68%;
- losses: 13 vs 0;
- draws: 3 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 8 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
- Benfica Lisbon won with a -1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games against Tondela (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.5, the guests - 2.56;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.06;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Tondela vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 2.37 vs 2.79;
- average total goals scored: 0.63 vs 2.21;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.21 vs 1.05;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.42 vs 1.16;
- Tondela: average total at home in the tournament - 0.75;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 2.11;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 0.67) vs 1.9 (away - 1.2).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games against Tondela (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Tondela: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.74; at home field - 3.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 5.17.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.84, away - 5.22;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.2; away - 7.2.
- Benfica Lisbon have taken over 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Tondela.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 16;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Tondela vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Tondela at home - 3 (38%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 3 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Tondela at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:1 (18/171, 10.5%);
- Tondela at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (2/8, 25%);
- Benfica Lisbon away most often play: 0:3 , 1:2 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 15.63% (odds 5.25)
0:2 - 14.59% (odds 4.75)
0:3 - 9.92% (odds 5.75)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In this match, we have teams with contrasting objectives and form. Tondela are struggling, sitting 17th in the table after losing four of their last five matches. Their defense remains vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.74 goals per game. Meanwhile, Benfica confidently hold third place, showcasing consistent results with three wins in their last five outings and a potent attacking force. Considering current trends and statistics, betting on Benfica's individual total under 2.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction. This is supported by the fact that they often score below this mark in away games. Plus, let's not forget the fatigue from their Champions League clash.
Betting Tips: Tondela - Benfica Lisbon
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