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Monday, 31 August 2026

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Benfica vs Estoril Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.56 expected goals for Benfica and 1.28 for Estoril, a combined total of 2.84. That distribution gives Benfica the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 54% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws roughly 56% of the time.

Model pick

Benfica or Draw

68.7% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.56 – 1.28

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Benfica win44%
Draw25%
Estoril win31%

Double chance 1X

69%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals78%
Over 2.5 goals54%
Over 3.5 goals32%
Both teams to score57%

Correct score

  • 1–111.7%
  • 1–09.1%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 0–17.5%
  • 1–27.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Benfica home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Estoril away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Benfica to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 25% / 31% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.56 goals for Benfica and 1.28 for Estoril, a combined 2.84 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Benfica

  • 2026-08-13T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Heart Of Midlothian · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T19:30:00.000Z · H vs Academico Viseu · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-06T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Heart Of Midlothian · 6-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · H vs FC ST. Gallen · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-24T17:00:00.000Z · H vs CF Os Belenenses · 5-1 (W)

Estoril

  • 2026-08-07T19:15:00.000Z · H vs Famalicao · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-31T18:00:00.000Z · A vs CF Os Belenenses · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Torreense · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-07-22T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Alverca · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-07-11T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Atlético CP · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Primeira Liga table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto220046
2Santa Clara211014
3Sporting CP211014
4GIL Vicente110013
5Maritimo110013
6Arouca110013
7Estrela202002
8SC Braga101001
9Famalicao101001
10Estoril101001
11Moreirense101001
12Benfica101001
13Nacional101001
14Academico Viseu2011-11
15Alverca2011-21
16Casa Pia1001-10
17Vitória SC2002-20
18Rio Ave2002-30

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.