Benfica vs Alverca Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 2 November 2026
🔊 Benfica need a win as the leaders have pulled five points clear. But heading to Lisbon is a side that none of the giants have managed to thrash so far. Both Porto and Sporting defeated Alverca Futebol by just two goals. Can Benfica break down this stubborn visitor and deliver a convincing victory?
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season in the Primeira, Benfica defeated Alverca Futebol twice, both times by the narrowest of margins. In August 2025, the Lisbon side took a two-goal lead away from home but conceded one in reply. Then in February at Estádio da Luz, Alverca Futebol’s striker Figueiredo leveled the score. The hosts found the decisive goal in the second half, sealing a 2-1 victory.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - Alverca
Benfica: Chasing Porto and Prestianni's Night
Benfica are chasing Porto and can’t afford to slip up. After nine rounds, Marco Silva’s side sit second with 22 points, five adrift of the leaders who have 27. Benfica’s only league defeat so far came against Porto, but since then the Lisbon giants have reeled off five straight wins across all competitions. Their attack has outperformed even the league leaders, scoring 26 goals to Porto’s 21.
Last time out, Benfica were forced to come from behind. On the Azores, Santa Clara took the lead from the penalty spot, but in the second half, Prestianni turned the game on its head: he beat his defender, set up striker Vangelis Pavlidis for the equaliser, and then netted the winner himself. Marco Silva praised his match-winner but added, “With all due respect, Benfica are about more than just Prestianni.”
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Alverca Futebol: A Tough Opponent for the Giants
Alverca Futebol currently sit eighth in the table with 11 points and have proven to be a tough opponent, even for the league’s heavyweights. Back in August, Sérgio Ferreira’s side traveled to face both Porto and Sporting, and neither giant managed to deliver a rout. In the latter fixture, forward Figueiredo netted a late consolation goal-he clearly relishes playing on the big stage, having also found the net against Benfica in February.
Alverca’s three-match winning streak in the league came to an end in the last round, as they suffered a narrow home defeat to Arouca. The match took a dramatic turn just six minutes in when holding midfielder Steven Baseya was sent off. “The game was completely distorted,” Ferreira commented afterwards. Still, the coach pointed out that even with ten men, his team stayed true to their principles.
Match Results: Alverca
Latest news
Benfica Lisbon
❓ The main question mark is over striker Jhon Duran. The Colombian was sent off after the final whistle in Santa Clara, but his suspension has been put on hold pending disciplinary proceedings. It is not yet known whether Duran will be available on Monday. Defender Daniel Banjaqui is already training with the group, while Enzo Barrenechea is gradually returning to full work. Leandro Barreiro and Duarte Soares are not fit.
Alverca
❓ Baseya and Andre Vidigal, who was sent off from the bench, are suspended. Sabit Abdulai and Bastien Meupiyou are out after knee surgery.
Probable Lineups
📋 Expected starting XI for Benfica: Samuel Soares - Bah, Tomas Araujo, Lenglet, Dahl - Palhinha, Aursnes - Rafa Silva, Sudakov, Prestianni - Pavlidis.
📋 Expected starting XI for Alverca Futebol: Matheus Mendes - James, Sergi Gomez, Julian Martinez - Ryan, Davi Gui, Marques, Chissumba - Chiquinho, Figueiredo, Camara.
Total Goals Prediction
At least three goals have been scored in 13 of Benfica’s last 14 Primeira Liga matches. Alverca Futebol don’t sit back on the road either. In three of their four away league games, both sides combined for over two goals, including a 4-1 win over Famalicão. We’re expecting at least three goals here. The bet: over 2.5 goals at 1.37*.
Corners Prediction
Alverca Futebol have earned more than two corners in 11 of their last 12 away games. Over the course of 10 official matches under Ferreira, Alverca have delivered 46 corners, while their opponents managed 36. Even against Porto, the visitors racked up nine corners. Benfica tend to concede corners: over the same period, their opponents have taken 39. We expect Alverca to register at least three corners here. The bet: Alverca Futebol over 2.5 individual corners at 1.43*.
Yellow Cards Prediction
Only one of Alverca Futebol’s last 21 matches has seen more than five yellow cards. In their last 10 competitive games, Ferreira’s side have picked up 19 bookings, while their opponents have collected 21. Over the same span, Benfica have received 32 yellows compared to 23 for their rivals, but most of those came away from home. At Estádio da Luz, referees have shown six or more cards in just one of Benfica’s last four fixtures. We’re expecting a calm encounter here. The pick: Under 5.5 total yellow cards.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
📌 Editorial Prediction
Alverca Futebol have not lost by more than two goals in any of their last 13 away matches. Even Porto and Sporting managed to beat Ferreira’s side by exactly that margin. Benfica are consistent scorers at home in the Primeira, but they’ve netted four or more just once in their last 11 outings. We expect the Lisbon giants to claim all three points, but Figueiredo and his teammates should keep the deficit within two goals at Estádio da Luz. Our pick: Alverca Futebol with a +2.5 handicap. Predicted score: 3-1.
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