Estoril vs Benfica Prediction – Primeira Liga

Check out the best guesses for Estoril vs Benfica. Here you find the best guess for Estoril vs Benfica for the Primeira Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Estoril and Benfica.

Estoril 03 May 2025 – 19::30 Primeira Liga 2024/2025 NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 32

Benfica Guess for bet: Estoril has been a highly competitive team and could complicate matters in this match, especially before the first goal from the visitors. Given that the odds are rather low for a Benfica victory, there’s an opportunity to explore the Asian handicap (+1) in favour of Estoril, as it seems unlikely that Benfica will secure a win by two goals or even lead at halftime.

The best prediction for Estoril vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga is the Asian handicap at the interval, Estoril +1. This match is set to take place at António Coimbra da Mota Stadium, for the 32nd round of the Primeira Liga. The last encounter between these teams in this league edition ended with Benfica winning 3-0 at home on 23-12-2024. Historically, the visiting team has been dominant in their previous meetings at this stadium, with 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 clashes. The most recent fixture at this venue was on 07-10-2023, which also saw Benfica come out on top with a score of 1-0, thanks to António Silva’s goal in the 90th minute. The home advantage could play a crucial role in this match, as Benfica tends to perform better at home compared to away.

Match preview: Estoril vs Benfica

Estoril Analysis: Currently sitting in 9th place with 39 points from 10 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses, the home side recently suffered a 0-2 defeat to Sporting Braga, following another loss to Famalicão (0-3) in their previous outing. Estoril has shown little variation in form whether playing at home or away, as their last 30 matches include 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, scoring 20 goals while conceding 26. At home, they’ve managed 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with 18 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the league, Estoril has managed to secure 15 points from a possible 30, with 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 home games. The most common halftime score at home has been 0-0 (6 times in 15 matches). While their defence has been porous, conceding in 9 of their last 10 matches, their attack has been consistent, scoring in 8 of those games. Out of 30 league matches, they conceded the first goal 15 times and only managed to turn the score around twice. Despite these challenges, Estoril is having a solid season, sitting in 8th place with 42 points, just 2 behind Famalicão in 7th. They remain hopeful of climbing the table but must secure as many points as possible, starting with this challenging fixture against Benfica.

Benfica Analysis: The visitors are currently in 2nd place with 72 points, having achieved 24 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses. Benfica recently thrashed their opponents AVS 6-0 at home and previously won 3-0 against Vitória SC away. Interestingly, Benfica has been stronger on the road than at home, with their last 30 matches yielding 11 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses as visitors compared to 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses at their own ground. In the league, they have taken 22 points from 30 available, with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 10 away games. Benfica is on a remarkable run, having scored in every one of their last 10 league matches and showing a tendency for high-scoring games, as evidenced by 13 of their last 15 matches featuring over 1.5 goals. The team frequently scores first, having done so in 24 of their last 31 league games, leading at halftime in 18 of those and maintaining the advantage until full-time in 21. They have conceded the first goal in only 7 of those 31 matches, managing to turn the score around 3 times. The recent form showcases an impressive run of 6 consecutive away wins, with no goals conceded in their last 3 matches, scoring 13 goals in that period. Benfica is determined to keep their title hopes alive, viewing this match against Estoril as crucial before their significant encounter with Sporting. A win here is essential to avoid facing Sporting under added pressure, as the lions could exploit any slip-ups.

The best prediction for Estoril vs Benfica is the Asian handicap at the interval, Estoril +1.