Benfica will host Estoril Praia at the Estádio da Luz on Saturday in another round of the 2025-26 Primeira Liga campaign. The home side are in good form at the moment but will need a huge effort in the second half of the season to cut the 10-point gap to an almost flawless Porto side at the top of the table.
Returning to the road last weekend to face Sporting Braga, Benfica looked to end 2025 on a winning note but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. Goals from Nicolas Otamendi and Fredrik Aursnes in either half earned Jose Mourinho’s men a share of the spoils at the Estadio Municipal de Braga, though they may feel they deserved more.
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Estoril Praia, meanwhile, have endured a challenging season but managed to close out the year on a positive note. After claiming an impressive 1-0 win over Braga a fortnight ago, the Canarinhos followed it up with a convincing 4-1 victory over newly promoted Alverca last time out, with Yanis Begraoui stealing the spotlight with a brace.
The visitors now sit mid-table in ninth place and will be keen to carry that momentum into the new year.
Benfica vs Estoril Praia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have faced off 70 times. Benfica have won 53 of those games while Estoril have claimed victory four times, with their remaining 13 contests ending in draws.
- The hosts have won each of their last seven league games in this fixture.
- Benfica have the third-best attacking and defensive records in the Portuguese top flight this season, having scored 33 goals and conceded 10 in 16 games.
- Estoril have picked up just five points on the road in the league this season. Only AVS (1) have managed fewer.
Benfica vs Estoril Praia Prediction
As Águias head into the weekend clash on the back of a 10-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, including seven wins. They are one of only two teams in the Primeira Liga this season yet to lose at home and are well poised to extend that run on Saturday.
Canarinhos are on a run of back-to-back victories after going winless in their previous four games. However, they have struggled on the road this season and could start their year with a defeat.
Prediction: Benfica 3-1 Estoril Praia
Benfica vs Estoril Praia Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Benfica to win
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (Six of the visitors’ last eight matches have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: YES
Edited by Peter P
