Benfica vs AVS Prediction 27 April 2025
🔊 The Portuguese Primeira Liga is set to deliver an exciting clash between Benfica and ABC. Benfica are currently in second place, vying for the title against Sporting, while the visitors from ABC are fighting for survival, sitting in 16th place. Both teams have plenty of motivation. The match promises to be intriguing not only due to the difference in class but also because of the contrast in playing styles-attack versus cautious defense.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 15 December 2024 and ended with a score of 1:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter: Benfica Lisbon vs Avs Futebol Sad
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 5 vs 6.
📊 Benfica and ABC have officially faced each other in only two matches. Their most recent encounter was on 15 December 2024 at ABC's home ground, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - AVS
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Taca de Portugal tournament (home team - Benfica Lisbon, away team - Tirsense). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here's the game statistics (Benfica Lisbon vs Tirsense):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 14 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
🔴 Benfica continue to delight their fans with consistent performances at home, securing 12 wins in their last 14 games. The team attacks confidently, boasting impressive averages: over two goals per match while conceding very few. The hosts favor an aggressive style with high pressing and quick transitions from defense to attack.
🔗 This week, the "Eagles" advanced to the final of the Portuguese Cup. Over two legs, they demolished Tirsense from the fourth tier with a 9-0 aggregate score, even without fielding their strongest lineup. This marks Benfica's first appearance in the national cup final in eight years!
🔝 Vangelis Pavlidis is in sensational form. The Greek forward has tallied 7 goals and 1 assist in the last four Primeira Liga matches.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Avs Futebol Sad Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (the hosts were Avs Futebol Sad, and the visitors were Casa Pia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Avs Futebol Sad vs Casa Pia):
- ball possession: 33% vs 67%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 6 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
⚪ ABC are struggling this season, currently sitting in 16th place and fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone. They often rely on a solid defense and counter-attacking tactics, but their low scoring rate, averaging just 0.77 goals per game, makes it challenging to secure positive outcomes. In their last ten matches, they have managed only one win while suffering six defeats. Their defense also falters frequently, conceding more than two goals per game.
Match Results: Avs Futebol Sad
Latest news
Benfica Lisbon
❌ Renato Sanches, Alexander Bah, and Manu have been sidelined for an extended period due to injuries. Meanwhile, Florentino Luis and Angel Di Maria will miss out because of yellow card suspensions.
Avs Futebol Sad
🔝 ABC defender Cristian Devenish was the standout player in their last match against Casa Pia. The Colombian's performance earned him a spot in the Team of the Week.
❌ The visitors have two players sidelined due to injuries: Lucas Piazon and Gerson Rodrigues. Additionally, two players are suspended: Jaume Grau and Rafael Rodrigues picked up too many yellow cards in the previous round.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 1.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Avs Futebol Sad
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of wins: 24 vs 4;
- win percentage: 77% vs 13%;
- number of losses: 4 vs 14;
- number of draws: 3 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 8 vs 1;
- number of losses: 1 vs 6;
- number of draws: 1 vs 3.
- Avs Futebol Sad won with a +3.5 handicap in 49 of last 50 games.
- Avs Futebol Sad won with a +3.5 handicap in last 26 away games.
- Avs Futebol Sad won with a +3.5 handicap in last 21 games (Primeira Liga).
- Avs Futebol Sad won with a +3.5 handicap in last 16 away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2.5, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Avs Futebol Sad
- average total in the tournament: 3.26 vs 2.4;
- average total goals scored: 2.45 vs 0.77;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.13 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.32 vs 0.43;
- Benfica Lisbon: average total at home in the tournament - 3;
- Avs Futebol Sad: average total away in the tournament - 0.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 3.1 (home - 3) vs 0.8 (away - 0.8).
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Benfica Lisbon home games.
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 18 of last 20 Avs Futebol Sad games (Primeira Liga).
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 17 of last 19 Avs Futebol Sad games.
- Under 4.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Avs Futebol Sad away games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.5 (5.5 - for home team and 3 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 14 (8 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.26; at home field - 7.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.3; at home field - 8.75.
Avs Futebol Sad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33, away - 3.53;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 2.6.
- Avs Futebol Sad have taken over 1.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games (Primeira Liga).
- Avs Futebol Sad have taken over 1.5 corners in last 5 games (Primeira Liga).
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 - 6 (1 for home team and 5 for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.61; at home - 1.27;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.2; at home - 0.5.
Avs Futebol Sad: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.83, away - 2.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; away - 2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Avs Futebol Sad
- number of matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 7 (47%);
- number of BTTS matches for Avs Futebol Sad away - 9 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Avs Futebol Sad away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering Benfica's superior form and the struggling performances of ABC on the road, we anticipate the home side to dominate throughout the match. The likelihood of Benfica scoring multiple goals is quite high, with statistics highlighting frequent emphatic victories for the "Eagles" at home. However, we suggest betting on total goals under 4.5, as several trends point in this direction. In our view, bookmakers overestimate the chance of a goal-fest.No comments
Betting Tips: Benfica Lisbon - Avs Futebol Sad
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