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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: AVS vs Benfica

AVS host Benfica in this Portuguese Primeira Liga meeting at Estadio do CD Aves, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Benfica to Win Big

We expect Benfica to beat AVS comfortably. We’ll therefore take the visitors -2 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -111 which means cash back if they win by two and a nice return if the winning margin is bigger.

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Benfica 6-0 Winners in Most Recent H2H

AVS have suffered defeat in their last two Primeira Liga games. Most recently, a 3-1 scoreline occurred away at Antonio Coimbra da Mota against Estoril Praia. The Vila das Aves side had four shots on target and 51% possession, with Diogo Spencer scoring the goal.

Benfica hosted Santa Clara in their previous Primeira Liga game, ending in a 1-1 draw at Estadio da Luz. The Eagles recorded a mind-boggling 78% of possession and had seven shots on goal, while Vangelis Pavlidis found the net.

Four days ago, Benfica were defeated 3-2 by Qarabag FK at home in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica overcame AVS at home when the teams last played. It was a 6-0 scoreline at Estadio da Luz.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Benfica logo Benfica 4 3 1 0 7 2 5 7:2 10
17 AVS logo AVS 5 0 1 4 4 11 -7 4:11 1
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AVS – Last 10 League Games

AVS have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. The Vila das Aves side have averaged 43.4% possession, 306.8 passes and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 5.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Nene has found the net 2 times, with Diogo Spencer, Rafael Barbosa, Diego Duarte and Ze Luis scoring 1 each. Babatunde Akinsola has made the most assists with 2.

Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have 6 victories and 4 draws, with an average of 15.1 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 2.2 goals. The Eagles average 58.2% possession, 477.9 passes, 6.3 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts.

Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 7, followed by Fredrik Aursnes, Kerem Akturkoglu and Nicolas Otamendi with 2 goals apiece. Samuel Dahl has been chief assist maker with 3, while Anatoliy Trubin and Samuel Soares have recorded 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

AVS predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Simao Bertelli (GK), Diogo Spencer, Sidi Bane, Cristian Devenish, Kiki Afonso, Angel Algobia, Jaume Grau, Oscar Perea, Bruno Lourenco, Babatunde Akinsola, Tomane.

Benfica predicted lineup (4-4-2): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Fredrik Aursnes, Richard Rios, Enzo Barrenechea, Andreas Schjelderup, Franjo Ivanovic, Vangelis Pavlidis.

AVS vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best AVS vs Benfica betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick, top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Benfica can be backed at odds of -111 with an Asian Handicap of -2. The visitors could prove too strong in this Primeira Liga game and it could be that we see a one-sided encounter.

We study the Primeira Liga form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key AVS vs Benfica league stats:

  • The +2 line hasn’t been covered by AVS in 3 of their last 5 games.

Benfica -2 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 52.6% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

AVS AVS logo 0 - 4 Benfica logo Benfica

A 4-0 win in favor of Benfica is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vangelis Pavlidis to Score -152 BetMGM logo

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has scored in six of his past ten Primeira Liga matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of -152.

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Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 6.5 Corners -116 BetMGM logo

Benfica have not covered the 6.5 corners line in seven consecutive away matches. The Benfica Team Corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at odds of -116.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
AVS Logo AVS
Total
9.20 3.90 5.30
Home
8.00 2.80 5.20
Away
8.60 3.60 5.00
Benfica Logo Benfica
Total
10.60 6.30 4.30
Home
11.50 8.00 3.50
Away
8.70 5.00 3.70
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Benfica -2 -111
Total Goals Over 2.5 -167
Team Corners Benfica Under 6.5 -116

Our bet builder picks are Benfica with an Asian Handicap of -2, at least three goals to be registered merged with Benfica Under 6.5 corners.

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AVS vs Benfica Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Benfica Big Favourites on the Full-Time Result Market

With an estimated 86% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -625 betting odds about Benfica triumphing in this Primeira Liga clash. AVS are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +1400.

Should you want to back Benfica to lead at the break, then there is -172 available on the Half-Time Result market. Opponents AVS have been chalked up at +950 and the draw is +180.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Both Teams to Score No option is -213 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Vangelis Pavlidis Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Vangelis Pavlidis at +190 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get -152 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-152
Anytime
+190
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+125
Anytime
+310
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+135
Anytime
+350
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Henrique Araújo (Benfica)
First
+155
Anytime
+390
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AVS Finding Life Tough at Home Right Now

AVS have seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Benfica have gone unbeaten away in the last ten games. The Lisbon outfit have managed nine victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

The last meeting at Estadio do CD Aves saw AVS and Benfica draw 1-1.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AVS logo AVS Home Stats 1-2-7 2.50 0.80 1.70 6 4 4 6
Benfica logo Benfica Away Stats 9-1-0 3.10 2.30 0.80 7 3 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
AVS logo AVS League Stats
Benfica logo Benfica League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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AVS vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on AVS vs Benfica, check the team news first. Get the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

AVS Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

AVS Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

93 Simao Bertelli
2 Diogo Spencer 4 Sidi Bane 42 Cristian Devenish 24 Kiki Afonso
27 Angel Algobia 15 Jaume Grau
14 Oscar Perea 17 Bruno Lourenco 11 Babatunde Akinsola
7 Tomane
1 Anatoliy Trubin
44 Tomas Araujo 4 Antonio Silva 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
8 Fredrik Aursnes 20 Richard Rios 5 Enzo Barrenechea 21 Andreas Schjelderup
9 Franjo Ivanovic 14 Vangelis Pavlidis

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-4-2

Previous AVS Lineups

13 Sep Primeira Liga
Estoril 3-1 AVS
30 Aug Primeira Liga
AVS 0-1 Famalicão
24 Aug Primeira Liga
Braga 2-2 AVS
15 Aug Primeira Liga
AVS 0-2 Casa Pia
09 Aug Primeira Liga
Arouca 3-1 AVS
01 Jun Liga Portugal Qualification
Vizela 2-2 AVS

Previous Benfica Lineups

16 Sep Champions League
Benfica 2-3 Qarabag FK
12 Sep Primeira Liga
Benfica 1-1 Santa Clara
31 Aug Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-2 Benfica
27 Aug Champions League
Benfica 1-0 Fenerbahce
23 Aug Primeira Liga
Benfica 3-0 Tondela
20 Aug Champions League
Fenerbahce 0-0 Benfica

Injuries & Suspensions

AVS Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Orkun Kokcu Red card (direc
Amar Dedic 2nd yellow (Red
Bruma Lower leg
Manu Silva Cruciate ligame
Alexander Bah Cruciate ligame
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 5 5 0 0 12:1 15
2 Sporting 5 4 0 1 15:4 12
3 Moreirense 5 4 0 1 8:4 12
4 Benfica 4 3 1 0 7:2 10
5 Famalicão 5 3 1 1 6:2 10
6 Gil Vicente 5 3 1 1 5:2 10
7 Braga 5 2 2 1 10:5 8
8 Vitória 5 2 1 2 6:8 7
9 Casa Pia 5 2 0 3 4:8 6
10 Estoril 5 1 2 2 8:8 5
11 Santa Clara 5 1 2 2 2:5 5
12 Arouca 5 1 2 2 7:13 5
13 Alverca 5 1 1 3 5:9 4
14 Nacional 5 1 1 3 4:8 4
15 Rio Ave 4 0 3 1 7:9 3
16 Estrela 5 0 3 2 3:6 3
17 AVS 5 0 1 4 4:11 1
18 Tondela 5 0 1 4 2:10 1
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 3 3 0 0 8:0 9
2 Moreirense 3 3 0 0 7:2 9
3 Benfica 2 1 1 0 4:1 4
4 Braga 3 1 1 1 5:3 4
5 Famalicão 3 1 1 1 4:2 4
6 Vitória 2 1 1 0 4:3 4
7 Estoril 3 1 1 1 4:3 4
8 Arouca 3 1 1 1 6:6 4
9 Sporting 2 1 0 1 7:2 3
10 Gil Vicente 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
11 Alverca 3 1 0 2 2:5 3
12 Rio Ave 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
13 Tondela 2 0 1 1 2:3 1
14 Santa Clara 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
15 Estrela 3 0 1 2 2:5 1
16 AVS 2 0 0 2 0:3 0
17 Casa Pia 2 0 0 2 0:4 0
18 Nacional 2 0 0 2 1:6 0