Estrela Amadora
Benfica
>Estrela Amadora vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips – 08/11/2026
Estrela Amadora welcome Benfica to the Estádio José Gomes on Sunday evening for a Liga Portugal fixture that pits two sides with sharply contrasting ambitions. The hosts, sitting 12th under Pedro Marques da Costa Filipe, have endured a wretched run of form and desperately need points to steer clear of the relegation conversation. Marco Silva's Benfica, second in the table and firmly in the title hunt, arrive in far stronger fettle. With silverware still very much the target, the Eagles will view this as a match they simply must win.
Match Analysis
Benfica arrive as overwhelming favourites at 1.20, sitting 2nd in Liga Portugal with 22 points from 9 matches and the division's highest xG per game at 2.29. Their attacking unit of Pavlidis, Rafa Silva, and Prestianni is formidable.
- 9 wins from 9 H2H meetings, including a 7-0 and 4-0 in recent Liga Portugal clashes.
- Highest xG in Liga Portugal at 2.29 per match, with 2.89 goals scored per game this season.
- 89% of Benfica's Liga Portugal matches this season have gone Over 2.5 goals.
- Key absences of Barreiro and Durán absorbed by depth: Palhinha, Rafa Silva, and Pavlidis all available.
Estrela Amadora face a daunting task at 11.00, sitting 12th with 10 points and a run of four consecutive defeats. They have failed to score in their last two meetings with Benfica and carry confirmed injury concerns heading into this fixture.
- Zero clean sheets all season, conceding between 1.78 and 1.89 goals per match.
- LLLL recent league form, with Arévalo confirmed out and Robinho doubtful through injury.
- Estrela have never scored against Benfica across the last two Liga Portugal encounters.
Key point: With Benfica's 89% Over 2.5 rate and Estrela's leaky defence, 1.40 offers a compelling complement to the away win prediction.
Form & Statistics: Estrela Amadora vs Benfica
Estrela Amadora
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Benfica
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Estrela Amadora vs Benfica: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Estrela Amadora vs Benfica
Estrela Amadora
Starters
- 1 Léo Linck
- 2 Max Scholze
- 3 Luan Patrick
- 4 Stefan Leković
- 5 Rafa Soares
- 6 Santiago Serra
- 7 Eddy Doué
- 8 Abraham Marcus
- 9 Lovro Zvonarek
- 10 Ianis Stoica
- 11 Leandro Antonetti
Bench
- Guilherme Mincarelli Davin
- Bernardo Schappo
- Kevin Höög Jansson
- Jefferson Encada
- Joan Jordán
- David Grilo
- Kévin Moustier
- Miguel Pinto
- João Poniewas
- Nikolay Chernev
- Alisson Souza de Jesus
- Beni Souza
Absent
- Jeremy Arévalo (injury)
Benfica
Starters
- 1 Samuel Soares
- 2 Alexander Bah
- 3 Alessandro Circati
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Samuel Dahl
- 6 João Palhinha
- 7 Manu Silva
- 8 Rafa Silva
- 9 Gianluca Prestianni
- 10 Andreas Schjelderup
- 11 Vangelis Pavlidis
Bench
- Anatoliy Trubin
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Georgiy Sudakov
- Dodi Lukébakio
- Miguel Figueiredo
- Gonçalo Moreira
- José Neto
- Clément Lenglet
- Souffian El Karouani
- Echeverri
- Gabriel Índio
Absent
- Jakub Kamiński (injury)
- Gonçalo Oliveira (injury)
- Leandro Barreiro (Cruciate ligament injury (expected early July 2027 return))
- Jhon Durán (Inactive)
- Ferreira (Inactive)
Low confidence
Both sides are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, though it is worth treating these selections with caution as both are drawn from a single source dated over a week before kickoff. The mirror formations set the stage for a tactically intriguing contest in the centre of the pitch.
Vangelis Pavlidis leads the Benfica attack as the visitors look to impose their quality on a resilient Estrela Amadora side, with Lovro Zvonarek among the more creative outlets for the hosts. The confidence gap between these speculated XIs means the actual lineups could differ considerably come kickoff.
Our Verdict
Benfica's away record of four wins from five outings, combined with a perfect nine-from-nine head-to-head record against Estrela, makes the away win at 1.20 the standout selection. The hosts have lost their last three on the bounce and remain winless against the Eagles, failing to score in recent meetings. Marco Silva's side carry genuine title credentials and should have far too much quality for a struggling Estrela outfit. Back the away win with confidence. Questo articolo è a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Estrela Amadora vs Benfica?
An away win for Benfica is the standout selection here, backed at 1.20. Marco Silva's side have won all nine previous meetings, boast the highest xG in Liga Portugal, and arrive with a formidable attack featuring Rafa Silva, Prestianni, and Pavlidis. With Estrela without a clean sheet all season and key absences thinning their squad, the visitors are overwhelming favourites.
What time does Estrela Amadora vs Benfica kick off?
This Liga Portugal fixture kicks off at 20:30 UTC on Sunday, 8th November 2026. The match takes place at the Estádio José Gomes, Estrela Amadora's home ground. It is worth adjusting for your local time zone to ensure you do not miss the opening whistle.
Where can I watch Estrela Amadora vs Benfica on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Liga Portugal fixtures can vary by territory. We recommend checking your local sports broadcaster's listings, as well as streaming platforms that carry Portuguese football rights in your region. Official club channels and the Liga Portugal website may also provide guidance on where this match is available to watch live.
What is Estrela Amadora's recent record against Benfica?
The recent head-to-head record makes for sobering reading for Estrela Amadora supporters. Benfica have won all nine previous meetings between the sides, including a crushing 7-0 and a 4-0 in recent fixtures. Most strikingly, Estrela have failed to score in the last two encounters, underlining just how thoroughly Benfica have dominated this particular rivalry.