Estrela vs Benfica Prediction 16 August 2025
🔊 An important clash looms on the horizon between Estrela and Benfica. The hosts have already played one match in the newly commenced Primeira Liga, while the runners-up are just getting started. Although the game will take place at the "José Gomes" stadium in Amadora, bookmakers have no doubts about the "Eagles'" success. Could there be a chance they're underestimating Estrela? Let's dive into the discussion.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Estrela):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 7;
- fouls: 14 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Estrela and Benfica Lisbon:
- played 7 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 7, draws - 0;
- number of goals - 5 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 2.14, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 4.14.
Head-to-head statistics Estrela - Benfica
Estrela Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Estoril Praia, away team - Estrela). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Estrela vs Estoril Praia):
- ball possession: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Estrela kicked off their preseason impressively, securing wins against formidable opponents Celtic and Vitoria Guimaraes. However, they stumbled towards the end. As a result, they were considered underdogs in their opening match against Estoril. Yet, José Faria's squad defied the skeptics, snatching a draw thanks to a goal from newcomer Yannis Stoica, placing them mid-table.
Match Results: Estrela
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Champions League tournament (home team - Benfica Lisbon, away - Nice). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here are the match stats (Benfica Lisbon vs Nice):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 9 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Benfica lost key trophies to Sporting last season and are determined to reclaim their place at the pinnacle of Portuguese football. So far, they're off to a strong start. The Eagles defeated their arch-rivals in the Super Cup clash and cruised past Nice in the Champions League qualifiers, securing a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory. Now it's time to kick off their Primeira Liga campaign, where Bruno Lage's side are riding a 15-match unbeaten streak.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Latest news
Estrela
❌ Assane Ndiaye, who joined from Cartagena this summer, remains sidelined with an injury sustained last season and has yet to recover. The participation of captain Jovane Cabral is also in doubt.
Benfica Lisbon
🎙 "We fully understand how to interpret game situations. It was a good match; we created several scoring opportunities, netted two goals, and showcased excellent team play, which pleases us. We feel the team is growing, as we've been working together for five weeks now," stated Bruno Lage following the victory over Nice.
❌ Benfica have a significant number of players sidelined. Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, and Manu have been on the injury list since last season, while Bruma and Santo Felix were sidelined more recently. However, these two are not part of the starting lineup.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 7, draws - 0.
Statistics: Estrela vs Benfica Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 7 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Estrela won with a +2.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.71, the guests - 3.43;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 4.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 3.
- Benfica Lisbon have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.71 (3.57 - for home team and 7.14 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 9.75 (3.75 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
- Over 8.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Estrela games against Benfica Lisbon.
- Over 8.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Benfica Lisbon games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.58 (2.29 - for home team and 2.29 - for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 4.25 (2.5 - for home team and 1.75 - for away team).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 7;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming match, Benfica are expected to dominate on the field. However, Estrela have a track record of avoiding heavy defeats in official matches, and they might put up a fight given the Eagles' modest scoring form. We don't anticipate the visitors scoring more than two goals, so the primary pick is Benfica under 2.5 goals total.No comments
Betting Tips: Estrela - Benfica Lisbon
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