Benfica vs Arouca Prediction 13 April 2025
🔊 The match between Benfica and Arouca promises to be a real spectacle for fans of attacking football. A clash between the league leader and a mid-table team is always full of intrigue and unexpected twists. Benfica are in impressive form, confidently winning matches one after another, while Arouca are fighting for every point. An intense game is expected, with the hosts aiming to solidify their lead and the visitors eager to prove their competitiveness.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Benfica and Arouca:
- 12 matches played;
- home wins - 12, away wins - 0, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 35 against 3;
- average total in the first half - 1.75, second half - 1.42;
- average total goals per match - 3.17.
The last game took place on 01 December 2024 at Arouca's ground and ended with a 0-2 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - Arouca
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
Benfica sit atop the league standings, thanks to their impeccable performance both in attack and defense. The Eagles have won 23 out of 29 matches this season, consistently delivering high-scoring games with an average of 2.45 goals per match while conceding just 0.79. In their last ten matches, they've secured eight victories and suffered two losses, indicating the team is in good form. Their style is marked by aggressive pressing and dominance on the field.
It's worth noting that Bruno Lage's protégés are chasing a domestic treble. In January, they clinched the League Cup, and this week they secured a spot in the Portuguese Cup final by thrashing Tirsense 5-0 in the first leg of the semifinals. Benfica have scored 3+ goals in five consecutive matches-most recently dismantling a struggling Porto 4-1 in the last league round. Sporting failed to win their match, allowing the Eagles to take the top spot.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Arouca Team Overview
Arouca are having a mixed season with fluctuating performances: seven wins and thirteen losses place them eleventh in the Primeira Liga standings. The team attempts to offset their defensive shortcomings with aggressive play up front, averaging just under one goal per game (0.96), while their goals conceded remain high at 1.54.
Two consecutive defeats form an unpleasant streak for Vasco Seabra's side, especially considering they truly deserved points in their last outing. Famalicão were outplayed in every metric, including xG (3.24-1.02), except for the final scoreline (1-2).
Match Results: Arouca
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Arouca
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of wins: 23 vs 7;
- win percentage: 79% vs 25%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 13;
- number of draws: 2 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 8 vs 3;
- number of losses: 2 vs 3;
- number of draws: 0 vs 4.
- Benfica Lisbon won with a -1.5 handicap in their last 8 games against Arouca (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.92, the guests - 0.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.17;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Arouca
- average total in the tournament: 3.24 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 2.45 vs 0.96;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.17 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.28 vs 0.54;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total at home in the tournament - 3.07;
- Arouca: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.6 (home - 2) vs 1.2 (away - 1.5).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Benfica Lisbon home games (Primeira Liga).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 7 Benfica Lisbon games.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Arouca away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.28; at home field - 7.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.4; at home field - 7.8.
Arouca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.64, away - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 5.
- Arouca have taken under 3.5 corners in 8 of last 9 games against Benfica Lisbon.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.5 (1.5 for home team and 1 for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.55; at home - 1.29;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; at home - 1.4.
Arouca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5, away - 2.64;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Arouca
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 28;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 13 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 6 (43%);
- number of BTTS matches for Arouca away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Arouca away - 3 (75%).
Editorial Prediction
Benfica are clear favorites heading into the upcoming match, thanks to their impressive scoring ability. The hosts are likely to secure a win, but we believe they won't keep a clean sheet. Arouca have found the net in 15 of their last 16 Primeira Liga matches, and we expect them to do so at the Estádio da Luz as well. Our bet is on both teams to score (yes), a wager that has hit in 8 of Arouca's last 9 away league games.No comments
Betting Tips: Benfica Lisbon - Arouca
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