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Benfica vs Estoril

Portugal Portugal

Liga Portugal Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
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Match Events

31'
Sub
Barrenechea E. In: Palhinha J.
Out: Barrenechea E.
40' Event
Pavlidis V.
46'
Sub
Xeka In: Holsgrove J.
Out: Xeka

AI Match Summary

The Liga Portugal game between Benfica and Estoril finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Benfica.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

80%
Benfica
15%
Draws
5%
Estoril
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Benfica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

80% / Very High Confidence
  • Estoril haven't matched Benfica's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Benfica's way, sitting at 90%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Benfica have taken 5 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Benfica Clean Sheet 20%
Estoril Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Benfica Estoril
Matches Played 31 29
Wins 22 7
Draws 6 8
Losses 3 14
Goals Scored 2.71 1.28
Goals Conceded 0.94 1.48
Expected Goals (xG) 2.38 0.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 31, 2026 Liga Portugal
Benfica vs Estoril
2:1
May 16, 2026 Liga Portugal
Estoril vs Benfica
1:3
Jan 3, 2026 Liga Portugal
Benfica vs Estoril
3:1
May 3, 2025 Liga Portugal
Estoril vs Benfica
1:2
Dec 23, 2024 Liga Portugal
Benfica vs Estoril
3:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Benfica Compare

Top Goalscorer Pavlidis V.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Lenglet C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.83
Avg xA / game 1.19

Estoril Compare

Top Goalscorer Begraoui Y.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.57
Avg xA / game 0.35

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Benfica 85 / 100
Estoril 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Benfica Estoril

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Benfica Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 7:4
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Benfica scored in 100% of their last 31 games.

H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.

Benfica went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Estoril let in goals in 79% of their last 29 matches.

Scoring Trends

Benfica VS Estoril
3.63 Goals Scored 0.38
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.13
100% Over 1.5 63%
88% Over 2.5 13%
75% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Benfica

(Home)
13 Sept
Benfica
3 : 1
Gil Vicente
09 Sept
Moreirense
0 : 4
Benfica
05 Sept
Maritimo
0 : 3
Benfica
31 Aug
Benfica
2 : 1
Estoril
27 Aug
Aarhus
1 : 3
Benfica
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Estoril

(Away)
14 Sept
Braga
1 : 0
Estoril
07 Sept
Estoril
0 : 0
Arouca
31 Aug
Benfica
2 : 1
Estoril
22 Aug
Estoril
0 : 2
Rio Ave
16 Aug
Nacional
2 : 0
Estoril
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 FC Porto 6 6 0 0 15:2 18
2 Benfica 6 5 1 0 21:4 16
3 Sporting CP 6 4 2 0 15:6 14
4 Santa Clara 6 4 2 0 11:4 14
5 Arouca 6 3 1 2 8:5 10
6 Estrela da Amadora 6 2 4 0 14:12 10
7 Braga 5 3 1 1 7:5 10
8 Academico Viseu 6 2 2 2 7:9 8
9 Gil Vicente 5 2 1 2 4:4 7
10 Maritimo 6 2 1 3 7:11 7
11 Moreirense 6 2 1 3 7:13 7
12 Alverca 6 1 2 3 8:11 5
13 Famalicao 6 0 4 2 5:7 4
14 Vitoria Guimaraes 6 1 1 4 4:7 4
15 Nacional 6 1 1 4 7:11 4
16 Rio Ave 6 1 1 4 5:14 4
17 Estoril 6 0 2 4 2:8 2
18 Casa Pia 6 0 1 5 1:15 1
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - Liga Portugal (Relegation)
Relegation - Liga Portugal 2 2027/2028 (Main)