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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Alverca

Third-placed Benfica go head-to-head with Alverca at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 8 February.

An Easy Win for the Favourites?

José Mourinho's Benfica can be backed at -2 on the Asian Handicap in the knowledge that we get our stake returned if they beat Alverca by two goals. A bigger win lands a full return at attractive betting odds of -116.

Benfica Won Last H2H Encounter

Benfica played Tondela away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Estadio Joao Cardoso. The Eagles recorded an incredible 76% of possession and managed nine shots on target.

Alverca drew 1-1 against Estrela Amadora in their previous game. This was on home soil at Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca. Custodio's team had four shots on goal and boasted 57% possession, while Fabricio Garcia found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-1 away victory for Benfica at Complexo Desportivo Futebol Clube de Alverca when they last faced Alverca.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benfica logo Benfica 27 19 8 0 58 17 41 58:17 65
12 Alverca logo Alverca 27 7 8 12 27 45 -18 27:45 29
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Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts. The Lisbon club have averaged 58.6% possession, 509.1 passes and 7.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.7 goals from 2.2 shots on goal, 6.4 attempts and 2.1 corners.

Vangelis Pavlidis is the top scorer with 11 goals, while Fredrik Aursnes and Georgiy Sudakov each have 2. Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis and Fredrik Aursnes are tied for the most assists on 2, with goalie Anatoliy Trubin managing 5 clean sheets.

Alverca – Last 10 League Games

Alverca have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 3.9 shots on goal, 9.2 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Villains average 43.8% possession, 376.5 passes, 4.7 corners awarded and 3.6 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Sandro Lima and Marko Milovanovic have scored 2 goals, followed by Fabricio Garcia with 1. Lincoln and Nabili Touaizi have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Andre Gomes has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Sidny Lopes Cabral, Tomas Araujo, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Leandro Barreiro, Fredrik Aursnes, Gianluca Prestianni, Rafa Silva, Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Alverca confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Matheus Mendes (GK), Kaiky Naves, Sergi Gomez, Bastien Meupiyou, Nabili Touaizi, Vasco Moreira, Lincoln, Francisco Chissumba, Lucas Figueiredo, Marko Milovanovic, Chiquinho.

Benfica vs Alverca Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Benfica vs Alverca betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Backing Benfica -2 at -116 could provide a nice return. There’s some insurance in this bet although we think this Primeira Liga clash will be a one-sided affair and the price looks attractive.

We use the latest Primeira Liga injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Benfica vs Alverca league stats:

  • The +2 line hasn’t been covered by Alverca in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +2 line hasn’t been covered by Alverca in 2 consecutive games on the road.
Benfica -2 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 53.8% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica Benfica logo 3 - 0 Alverca logo Alverca

A 3-0 win in favor of Benfica is available at odds of +425. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Georgiy Sudakov to Score +255 BetMGM logo

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) has netted two goals in his past five Primeira Liga home matches. It’s worth a play on the +255 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 7.5 Corners -112 BetMGM logo

In their past five home matches, Benfica have not covered the 7.5 corners line, while the last six Alverca games have involved them conceding under 7.5 corners. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -112 that Benfica fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Benfica Logo Benfica
Total
9.20 7.10 2.10
Home
9.20 6.40 2.80
Away
8.90 6.00 2.90
Alverca Logo Alverca
Total
8.30 4.70 3.60
Home
7.20 4.30 2.90
Away
8.67 2.78 5.89
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Benfica -2 -116
Total Goals Over 2.5 -179
Anytime Goalscorer Georgiy Sudakov +255

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Benfica vs Alverca Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Bookies Make Benfica Big Favourites

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -769 about Benfica which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this Primeira Liga encounter. Alverca are seen as by far the most unlikely winner at +1800.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +200. Alternatively, Benfica can be backed at -200 and Alverca are on offer at +1100.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -208.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Primeira Liga games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Vangelis Pavlidis Heads First Goalscorer Market

Vangelis Pavlidis is the market leader at +160 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-185
Anytime
+160
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Rafa Silva (Benfica)
First
+138
Anytime
+320
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+155
Anytime
+380
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+175
Anytime
+430
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Benfica Have the Winning Habit at Home

Benfica have racked up five consecutive victories at Estadio da Luz. The Eagles have managed seven victories, two draws and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Alverca have suffered three consecutive away losses. Custodio's team have six defeats, two victories and one draw in the last 9 away matches, netting an average of 1.11 goals per game and conceding 2.11.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Benfica logo Benfica Home Stats 7-2-1 3.20 2.40 0.80 6 4 5 5
Alverca logo Alverca Away Stats 2-1-6 3.22 1.11 2.11 6 3 5 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
Benfica logo Benfica League Stats
Alverca logo Alverca League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 9 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Benfica vs Alverca Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Benfica vs Alverca team news. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups along with the latest injury developments.

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Alverca Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Anatoliy Trubin
15 Sidny Lopes Cabral 44 Tomas Araujo 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
18 Leandro Barreiro 8 Fredrik Aursnes
25 Gianluca Prestianni 27 Rafa Silva 21 Andreas Schjelderup
14 Vangelis Pavlidis
31 Matheus Mendes
4 Kaiky Naves 5 Sergi Gomez 33 Bastien Meupiyou
2 Nabili Touaizi 17 Vasco Moreira 18 Lincoln 55 Francisco Chissumba
20 Lucas Figueiredo 9 Marko Milovanovic 10 Chiquinho

Alverca Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Benfica Substitutes

  • 4Antonio Silva
  • 5Enzo Barrenechea
  • 7Bruma
  • 9Franjo Ivanovic
  • 10Georgiy Sudakov
  • 16Manu Silva
  • 50Diogo Ferreira
  • 72Anisio Cabral
  • 79Kevin Pinto

Alverca Substitutes

  • 1Mateus Oliveira
  • 3Julian Martinez
  • 6Davy Gui
  • 11Cedric Nuozzi
  • 12Isaac James
  • 19Mathis Clairicia
  • 26Rhaldney Norberto
  • 82Diogo Spencer
  • 98Fabricio Garcia

Previous Benfica Lineups

01 Feb Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-0 Benfica
28 Jan Champions League
Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid
25 Jan Primeira Liga
Benfica 4-0 Estrela
21 Jan Champions League
Juventus 2-0 Benfica
17 Jan Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Benfica 3-1 Estoril

Previous Alverca Lineups

31 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-1 Estrela
25 Jan Primeira Liga
Braga 5-0 Alverca
17 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 2-1 Moreirense
04 Jan Primeira Liga
Alverca 1-0 Famalicão
27 Dec Primeira Liga
Estoril 4-1 Alverca
22 Dec Primeira Liga
Alverca 0-3 Porto

Injuries & Suspensions

Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Antonio Silva Yellow cards
Amar Dedic Red card (direc
Bruma Other
Fredrik Aursnes Hamstring
Joao Veloso Other
Alverca Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tomas Mendes Other
Sabit Abdulai Other
Stephane Diarra Thigh
Team Squads

Benfica Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Mourinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Otamendi 30 D 19 1710 19 0 2 0 5 0
Fredrik Aursnes 8 D 20 1700 19 1 3 2 1 0
Samuel Dahl 26 D 20 1690 19 1 1 0 2 0
Vangelis Pavlidis 14 F 20 1676 19 1 19 4 2 0
Anatoliy Trubin 1 G 18 1620 18 2 0 0 0 0

Alverca Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Custodio

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andre Gomes 13 G 19 1710 19 0 0 0 3 0
Kaiky Naves 4 M 19 1663 19 0 0 0 4 1
Nabili Touaizi 2 F 20 1649 18 2 1 2 4 0
Bastien Meupiyou 33 D 18 1560 18 2 0 0 3 0
Sergi Gomez 5 D 16 1347 15 2 0 0 1 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 27 23 3 1 54:11 72
2 Sporting 26 20 5 1 68:15 65
3 Benfica 27 19 8 0 58:17 65
4 Braga 26 13 7 6 53:27 46
5 Gil Vicente 28 12 9 7 42:28 45
6 Famalicão 27 13 6 8 33:22 45
7 Estoril 27 10 7 10 48:44 37
8 Moreirense 27 10 5 12 31:39 35
9 Vitória 28 10 5 13 34:42 35
10 Rio Ave 27 7 9 11 28:46 30
11 Arouca 27 8 5 14 34:55 29
12 Alverca 27 7 8 12 27:45 29
13 Estrela 27 6 10 11 33:45 28
14 Santa Clara 27 7 7 13 24:31 28
15 Casa Pia 26 5 9 12 26:48 24
16 Nacional 27 5 7 15 29:39 22
17 Tondela 27 4 8 15 19:44 20
18 AVS 28 1 8 19 18:61 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 13 11 2 0 27:4 35
2 Benfica 14 9 5 0 33:10 32
3 Sporting 12 10 1 1 36:4 31
4 Gil Vicente 14 8 3 3 25:12 27
5 Famalicão 14 8 2 4 23:9 26
6 Vitória 15 7 4 4 24:18 25
7 Braga 13 7 3 3 28:13 24
8 Estoril 14 6 5 3 27:19 23
9 Moreirense 13 6 2 5 16:18 20
10 Alverca 14 5 4 5 12:20 19
11 Estrela 14 4 5 5 20:21 17
12 Santa Clara 14 5 2 7 13:14 17
13 Arouca 13 4 3 6 18:25 15
14 Rio Ave 13 3 4 6 13:21 13
15 Casa Pia 12 2 6 4 16:22 12
16 Nacional 13 3 2 8 17:21 11
17 Tondela 14 1 6 7 9:17 9
18 AVS 14 1 4 9 10:24 7