AVS vs Benfica Prediction 20 September 2025
🔊 The upcoming Primeira Liga clash promises a face-off between two teams with contrasting ambitions and form. ABC are in a deep slump, winless in their last five matches and sitting 17th in the standings. Meanwhile, Benfica are confidently climbing towards the top, showcasing excellent form with three wins and a draw in their last four league outings. Both sides have their weaknesses: ABC struggle in attack, while Benfica face challenges with their away scoring. The intrigue of this match lies in the hosts' battle for survival against the visitors' quest to solidify their position among the leaders.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 27 April 2025 and ended with a 6-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (with Benfica as the home side):
- possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 11 vs 3.
📊 The teams have faced each other in three official matches. Here are the stats:
- goals: 2 to 11;
- average total goals in the first half - 2.67, second half - 1.67;
- average total goals per match - 4.33.
Head-to-head statistics AVS - Benfica

AVS Futebol Sad Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Primeira Liga, with Estoril hosting and ABC visiting. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (ABC vs Estoril):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 5;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
ABC are going through a rough patch, having lost four of their last five matches with just one draw to show for it. Their attack is struggling, averaging only 0.8 goals per game, which underscores their current goalless home streak. Additionally, their defense is porous, allowing opponents easy access to the penalty area and conceding an average of 2.2 goals per match. Their last head-to-head with Benfica ended in a crushing 0-6 defeat for ABC. The club needs to muster the strength to turn things around on home turf.
Match Results: AVS Futebol Sad

Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Champions League, where they faced Benfica away. The game concluded with a 2-3 scoreline.
The match statistics were as follows (Benfica vs Qarabag):
- possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corners: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Benfica enter this match as one of the top teams in the league, currently sitting in fourth place due to their consistent performances. Over their last four games, the club have secured three wins and a draw, maintaining an impressive defensive record with just 0.5 goals conceded per game. However, their attack has been less effective on the road, which could be crucial in lowering the overall scoring of the match. They need a victory following their setback in European competition, as there is no alternative.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Latest news
AVS Futebol Sad
📝 The team's current situation appears grim, having only managed a draw against Braga while losing to weaker opponents. They clearly lag behind their rivals in terms of quality, as demonstrated in their recent match against Estoril, where they conceded three goals despite creating a few dangerous chances themselves. It's crucial to work on discipline and focus before it's too late. The club is already slipping into a relegation battle, but there's still time to turn things around.
⚽️ It's worth noting that the head coach is experimenting with various attacking combinations. A significant number of players are getting ample playing time.
❌ There are defensive setbacks. The experienced Santos will not be playing.
Benfica Lisbon
📝 An unexpected defeat to Qarabag at the start of the Champions League campaign has led to the sacking of the head coach, which seems to be an unnecessary emotional reaction from the management. Furthermore, there are reports that José Mourinho might take over the club. This could be a pivotal moment in the season, as appointing the Portuguese manager might bury the team's prospects, while the "Special One" would simply collect another hefty paycheck. Benfica need a convincing victory in their next match to bounce back from such a stunning setback.
⚽️ Notably, Greek forward Pavlidis has scored in two consecutive matches. The striker has found his form.
❌ There are no injuries within the team.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: AVS Futebol Sad vs Benfica Lisbon
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 4;
- wins: 0 vs 3;
- win percentage: 0% vs 75%;
- losses: 4 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 7;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- AVS Futebol Sad won with a +2.5 handicap in last 7 games.
- AVS Futebol Sad won with a +2.5 handicap in last 5 games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 3.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 4.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: AVS Futebol Sad vs Benfica Lisbon
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.25;
- average total goals scored: 0.8 vs 1.75;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.4 vs 0.75;
- AVS Futebol Sad: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.5 (away - 1.2).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 14 AVS Futebol Sad home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 AVS Futebol Sad home games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Benfica Lisbon games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Benfica Lisbon games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Benfica Lisbon away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
AVS Futebol Sad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.8; at home field - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 3.2.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.75, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; away - 4.4.
- Under 9.5 corners in 9 of last 10 AVS Futebol Sad home games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 6.66 (3.33 for home team and 3.33 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
AVS Futebol Sad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 2.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.9; at home - 3.4.
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.75, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: AVS Futebol Sad vs Benfica Lisbon
- number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for AVS Futebol Sad at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 1 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for AVS Futebol Sad at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon away - 1 (20%).