Benfica vs Famalicao Prediction 22 December 2025
🔊 The match between Benfica and Famalicão promises to be an exciting clash. Both teams are in good form, each boasting their own strengths. Benfica are confidently progressing in the league, unbeaten so far, while Famalicão show fighting spirit on the road. The intrigue lies in whether Benfica can confirm their status as favorites or if Famalicão will pull off a surprise.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 17 January 2025 and ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that encounter (Benfica were the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 12 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Benfica and Famalicão:
- 15 matches played;
- home victories - 10, away wins - 2, draws - 3;
- goal count - 32 to 10;
- average goals in the first half - 1.07, in the second half - 1.73;
- average total goals per match - 2.8.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - Famalicao
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Portuguese Cup, with Farense hosting Benfica. The match concluded with a 0-2 victory for the visitors.
Here are the match statistics (Benfica vs Farense):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 10 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Benfica, currently sitting third in the table, are showcasing an impressive unbeaten run. Over their last five matches, they have secured four wins and one draw, highlighting their remarkable consistency. In their previous ten games, the club have averaged two goals per match while conceding just 0.5, underscoring their strength both in attack and defense. The Eagles aim to solidify their position in the title race, relying on ball control and their ability to create chances through positional play. In their recent encounter with Famalicão, Benfica claimed a commanding 4-0 victory, boosting their confidence ahead of the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Famalicao Team Overview
The visitors last took to the field on in the Portuguese Cup, facing Porto away from home. The match concluded with a 4-1 scoreline in favor of Porto.
Here are the game stats (Famalicão vs Porto):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Famalicão, currently sitting sixth in the table, display an inconsistent form with two wins and two losses in their last five matches. The team is known for their attacking style, often scoring more than 0.5 goals on the road. However, they are also prone to defensive lapses, as evidenced by their average of 1.1 goals conceded per game over the last ten matches. The squad aims to establish themselves among the league leaders and improve their performance against strong opponents like Benfica. Their last encounter with the hosts ended in a heavy 0-4 defeat, adding extra motivation for the upcoming clash.
Match Results: Famalicao
Latest news
Benfica Lisbon
🎙 Reflecting on Benfica's triumph over Farense (2-0), which secured their place in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals, José Mourinho highlighted the team's impeccable attitude in a clear and honest victory where the "Eagles" completely dominated: “I am very pleased with the team's attitude. They were very serious from start to finish. At halftime, I told them that the only thing I wanted to say was that the scoreline was poor because the game was wide open. Otherwise, the team's collective attitude, focus, and individual performances were magnificent. In the second half, the game was tense and controlled, but always with a desire to play well. I am satisfied. Comparing this match to the other two Portuguese Cup games against Atlético and Chaves, this was the best of the three, the best in terms of play.”
❌ A new addition to the injury list is Leandro Barreiro, who has sustained an ankle injury. Also sidelined for a while are Alexander Bah, Bruma, Dodi Lukebakio, and Henrique Araújo.
Famalicao
📝 Famalicão face a daunting challenge in this match as Benfica are in formidable form. While the team boasts a solid defense, they have yet to encounter top-tier opposition. The key for them is to maintain discipline and see where that takes them. Undoubtedly, Famalicão have the grit that could contribute to a successful outcome.
✅ Currently, the team has no injury concerns.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 15;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.07;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.93, while the visitors net 0.13.
First-Half Stats: Benfica Lisbon (home) vs Famalicao (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 5;
- wins: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (40%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 3 (42.86%) vs 3 (60%);
- Average goals scored: 1.57 vs 0.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.29 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.1) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.4).
- Benfica Lisbon scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 2, draws - 3.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Famalicao
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 9 vs 6;
- win percentage: 64% vs 43%;
- losses: 0 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Famalicao won with a +1.5 handicap in 24 of last 25 games.
- Famalicao won with a +1.5 handicap in last 22 games (Primeira Liga).
- Famalicao won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 away games.
- Famalicao won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.13, the guests - 0.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.8;
- both teams scored: overall - 5; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Famalicao
- average total in the tournament: 2.71 vs 1.93;
- average total goals scored: 2.14 vs 1.29;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.93 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.21 vs 0.64;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total at home in the tournament - 2.14;
- Famalicao: average total away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.25) vs 1.7 (away - 1.67).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games against Famalicao.
- Benfica Lisbon have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.93 (6.93 - for home team and 3 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.88 (7.88 - for home team and 3 - for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.5; at home field - 6.57;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 4.25.
Famalicao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.64, away - 7.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 6.17.
- Benfica Lisbon have taken over 5.5 corners in last 6 games against Famalicao.
- Benfica Lisbon have taken over 5.5 corners in last 5 games against Famalicao (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 15;
- both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Famalicao
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 5 (71%);
- number of BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 3 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Famalicao away - 4 (67%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/127, 12.6%);
- Benfica Lisbon at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/7, 42.9%);
- Famalicao away most often play: 0:1 , 1:1 (2/5, 40%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 12.97% (odds 6)
1:1 - 10.51% (odds 8.5)
2:1 - 9.85% (odds 8)
⭐ Editors' Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams and their past encounters, the clash between Benfica and Famalicão promises to be intriguing. Benfica are in excellent form, having secured four wins in their last five matches, and they aim to solidify their position at the top of the table. The team traditionally performs confidently at home, especially against Famalicão, having kept clean sheets in their last six home head-to-heads. However, the visitors also have their strengths-they have scored in 16 consecutive away matches. In this scenario, betting on under 3 goals seems the most reasonable choice, given the historical trend of low-scoring encounters between these teams.No comments
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