Benfica vs Estoril prediction 31.08.2026 | Liga Portugal
Benfica
Kick off:
Date:
Estoril
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1.18
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8.00
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16.50
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- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: 31st August 2026
- Kick-off: 20:15 UK / 21:15 CEST
- Venue: Estádio da Luz
Benfica host Estoril in Lisbon on Monday night, looking to keep their remarkable record in this matchup going strong. Honestly, Benfica have never lost to Estoril in recent memory. They’ve built their name on home dominance, and they're not about to let that reputation slip now. But Estoril are hungry. They want to finally break the curse. They haven’t won a game this season, and beating Benfica on their turf would be huge. It’s a tough challenge, no question, but they’re coming to fight. Get ready for a lively night under the stadium lights.
Benfica vs Estoril Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Estoril
1 : 3
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
3 : 1
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
3 : 0
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
3 : 1
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
4 : 5
Estoril
Taça da Liga
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Estoril
0 : 1
Benfica
Liga Portugal
Benfica has owned this matchup lately. They’ve won ten out of their last eleven games against Estoril, with Estoril managing just one gritty draw and no wins at all. During that run, matches averaged nearly three goals, 2.91, to be exact.
Benfica team overview
Benfica enters this one on the back of a convincing 3-1 away triumph against Aarhus Gymnastikforening, sealing a 6-2 aggregate win to cruise through the Europa League play-offs.
The Eagles fought hard last season but ultimately finished as runners-up to Sporting CP. Marco Silva’s men have carried immense fire into their new Liga Portugal campaign, rebounding from an opening 2-2 draw with Académico de Viseu to completely obliterate Casa Pia 7-0.
At home, they're unbeaten in their last 10 competitive games with seven wins and three draws. Gianluca Prestianni is absolutely flying, netting two crucial goals mid-week to push his early-season tally to four goals across all competitions.
Unfortunately, new captain Fredrik Aursnes misses out due to an injury disruption. Honestly, I don't see anyone stopping them.
Last matches of Benfica
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AGF Aarhus
1 : 3
Benfica
Europa League
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Benfica
3 : 1
AGF Aarhus
Europa League
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Casa Pia
0 : 7
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Hearts
1 : 1
Benfica
Europa League
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Benfica
2 : 2
Academico Viseu
Liga Portugal
Benfica lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Samuel Soares
Defenders
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6
Alexander Bah
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44
Tomás Araújo
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2
Clément Lenglet
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26
Samuel Dahl
Midfielders
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5
Enzo Barrenechea
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18
Leandro Barreiro
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10
Heorhiy Sudakov
Forwards
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27
Rafa Silva
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14
Vangelis Pavlidis
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25
Gianluca Prestianni
Estoril team overview
Estoril enters this one on the back of a disappointing 2-0 home defeat against Rio Ave. The Canaries enjoyed a stable mid-table campaign last season, comfortably securing a tenth-place finish.
Vasco Matos' men then ground out two low-key draws in pre-season and have since endured a sluggish start to their current Liga Portugal crusade.
They’ve picked up just one single point from three outings, drawing 1-1 with Famalicão before collapsing 2-0 at Nacional.
On the road, their form is equally concerning. They’re on a frustrating five-match winless streak traveling away from home comforts.
Yanis Begraoui remains the club's main man, having carried the attack heavily with a 20-goal contribution last term, and he already opened his account against Famalicão.
Midfielder Xeka is completely out due to a red card suspension. Honestly, it’s going to be a massive uphill struggle for them in Lisbon.
Last matches of Estoril
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Estoril
0 : 2
Rio Ave
Liga Portugal
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CD Nacional
2 : 0
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 1
Famalicao
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 1
CF Os Belenenses
Club Friendlies 3
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Estoril
0 : 0
Torreense
Club Friendlies 3
Estoril lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Joel Robles
Defenders
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2
Ricard Sánchez
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4
Ferro
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15
Ismael Sierra
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3
Fernando Medrano
Midfielders
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5
Antef Tsoungui
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12
João Carvalho
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99
Rafik Guitane
Forwards
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90
Tiago Brito
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7
André Lacximicant
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14
Yanis Begraoui
Prediction
Benfica will breeze through this. It's just a massive mismatch. The Eagles possess far too much attacking fire for a struggling, winless Estoril side that genuinely lacks confidence right now. Without Xeka pulling the strings in midfield, the visitors are bound to collapse under relentless pressure at the Estádio da Luz. Trust me, I'm fully expecting a routine 3–1 home victory.
Three reasons we expect over 1.5 goals in the 2nd half of this game
- All the last five meetings between Benfica and Estoril finished with over 2.5 goals.
- Estoril are without a clean sheet in their last 12 competitive encounters.
- Benfica scored at least twice in six of their last seven competitive games.
Main prediction Benfica - Estoril
Over 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.56
Benfica vs Estoril standings in Liga Portugal
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 - 0 | +9 | 12 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 - 5 | +7 | 10 |
| 3 | Arouca | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 5 | Marítimo | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 - 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 2 | +7 | 4 |
| 8 | Nacional | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 9 | Vitória Guimarães | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | Rio Ave | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 11 | Estrela Amadora | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Alverca | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 2 |
| 13 | Academico Viseu | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 2 |
| 14 | Sporting Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Famalicão | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 16 | Estoril | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 1 |
| 17 | Moreirense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 1 |
| 18 | Casa Pia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 - 10 | -10 | 0 |