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Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio da Luz Sun 25 Jan 13:00
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Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Estrela Amadora

Third-placed Benfica go head-to-head with Estrela Amadora at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Sunday 25 January.

Eagles Set for Big Win

Benfica look like an appealing wager at -2.25 and we need them to beat Estrela by at least three goals for a full return at -116. Backing this Asian Handicap means that we get half our stake back if Jose Mourinho's side win by two.

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Benfica on a Big Winning Run Against Estrela

Benfica won their previous league game 2-0. This away victory at Estadio dos Arcos against Rio Ave was their second Primeira Liga win on the spin. The Eagles boasted 63% possession and had eight shots on target, while Leandro Barreiro and Andreas-Richardos Ntoi (own goal) scored one goal each.

On Wednesday night, Benfica visited Juventus and were defeated 2-0 in the Champions League.

Estrela Amadora lost when last in action. In a home game at Estadio Jose Gomes, they were turned over 5-0 by Estoril Praia. Joao Nuno's men had 40% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Estadio Jose Gomes, they recorded a 1-0 away victory over Estrela. In the previous 5 H2H games, Benfica have secured a victory on every occasion.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benfica logo Benfica 18 12 6 0 38 11 27 38:11 42
12 Estrela logo Estrela 18 4 7 7 23 32 -9 23:32 19
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Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have 7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.4 shots on goal and 17.2 attempts. The Lisbon club have averaged 56.3% possession, 505.3 passes and 6.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 2.3 shots on goal, 7.1 attempts and 2.3 corners.

Vangelis Pavlidis is the top scorer with 12 goals, while Nicolas Otamendi, Fredrik Aursnes and Georgiy Sudakov each have 2. Georgiy Sudakov, Leandro Barreiro and Vangelis Pavlidis have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has kept 5 clean sheets.

Estrela Amadora – Last 10 League Games

Estrela have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 10.5 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.7% possession, 366.1 passes, 2.7 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.4 goals from 13.8 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

The leading scorers have been Kikas and Sidny Lopes Cabral with 4, while Jovane Cabral has 3. Ianis Stoica and Jorge Meireles have both had 2 assists, with Renan Ribeiro notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatolii Trubin (GK), Amar Dedić, Tomas Araújo, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Estrela Amadora predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Renan Ribeiro (GK), Jefferson Encada, Luan Patrick, Bernardo Schappo, Otávio Manoel Galdino Fernandes, Paulo Moreira, Alex Sola, Jovane Cabral, Ianis Stoica, Jorge Meireles, Leandro Antonetti.

Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Benfica vs Estrela Amadora 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

We’re going for Benfica -2.25 in the expectation that the favourites achieve a win with something to spare. The Primeira Liga encounter should go in their favour and we’ll take the odds of -116.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Primeira Liga experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Benfica vs Estrela Amadora league stats:

  • The -2.25 line has been covered by Benfica in 6 of their last 18 games at home.
Benfica -2.25 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica Benfica logo 4 - 0 Estrela logo Estrela

Let’s go for Benfica to win 4-0, a bet which is available at +575. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vangelis Pavlidis to Score -167 BetMGM logo

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has found the net in his past two Primeira Liga home games. There are odds of -167 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -130 BetMGM logo

It’s been six straight Benfica home matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. There’s a price of -130 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

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
9.00 6.70 2.30
Home
9.30 6.40 2.90
Away
8.70 5.30 3.40
Estrela Logo Estrela
Total
8.20 2.70 5.50
Home
8.60 4.00 4.60
Away
8.10 2.70 5.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Benfica -2.25 -116
Both Team To Score No -208
Total Corners Under 10.5 -130

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Benfica vs Estrela Amadora 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 Huge Favourites to Win

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -833 about Benfica which reflects they have a 89% chance of winning this Primeira Liga encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle at a much bigger price, Estrela Amadora are trading at +1800.

You can back Benfica at -213 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Estrela are +1100 and the draw is chalked up at +215.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -208 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Vangelis Pavlidis is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Vangelis Pavlidis is priced at +180 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of -167 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-167
Anytime
+180
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+138
Anytime
+360
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+160
Anytime
+410
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Henrique Araújo (Benfica)
First
+180
Anytime
+450
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Can Benfica Keep the Winning Habit at Home?

Benfica have racked up three consecutive victories at Estadio da Luz. The Eagles have racked up five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Estrela have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Benfica enjoyed a 1-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Estrela at Estadio da Luz.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Benfica logo Benfica Home Stats 5-3-2 2.90 1.90 1.00 5 5 6 4
Estrela Amadora logo Estrela Amadora Away Stats 2-3-5 3.10 1.00 2.10 5 5 4 6
  • 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
Estrela Amadora logo Estrela Amadora League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Benfica vs Estrela team news before betting. Get the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Estrela Amadora Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Anatolii Trubin
17 Amar Dedić 44 Tomas Araújo 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
8 Fredrik Aursnes 18 Leandro Barreiro
25 Gianluca Prestianni 10 Georgiy Sudakov 21 Andreas Schjelderup
14 Vangelis Pavlidis
40 Renan Ribeiro
17 Jefferson Encada 30 Luan Patrick 14 Bernardo Schappo 83 O. Manoel Galdino
19 Paulo Moreira 63 Alex Sola
11 Jovane Cabral 10 Ianis Stoica 18 Jorge Meireles
7 Leandro Antonetti

Estrela Amadora Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Benfica Lineups

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
28 Dec Primeira Liga
Braga 2-2 Benfica
22 Dec Primeira Liga
Benfica 1-0 Famalicão
14 Dec Primeira Liga
Moreirense 0-4 Benfica

Previous Estrela Amadora Lineups

19 Jan Primeira Liga
Estrela 0-5 Estoril
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Estrela 3-3 Braga
27 Dec Primeira Liga
Famalicão 2-3 Estrela
20 Dec Primeira Liga
Estrela 0-0 Moreirense
15 Dec Primeira Liga
Porto 3-1 Estrela
07 Dec Primeira Liga
Estrela 3-1 Arouca

Injuries & Suspensions

Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alexander Bah Cruciate ligame
Richard Rios Shoulder
Joao Veloso Other
Samuel Soares Muscle
Dodi Lukebakio Ankle
Estrela Amadora Injury Table
Type Name Info
Abraham Marcus Red card (direc
Ni Hand
Team Squads

Benfica Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Mourinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fredrik Aursnes 8 D 18 1539 17 1 3 2 0 0
Nicolas Otamendi 30 D 17 1530 17 0 2 0 5 0
Samuel Dahl 26 D 18 1510 17 1 1 0 2 0
Vangelis Pavlidis 14 F 18 1504 17 1 17 4 2 0
Anatoliy Trubin 1 G 16 1440 16 2 0 0 0 0

Estrela Amadora Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Joao Nuno

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Renan Ribeiro 40 G 18 1620 18 0 0 0 2 0
Luan Patrick 30 D 18 1583 18 0 0 0 2 0
Paulo Moreira 19 M 17 1430 17 0 2 1 3 1
Abraham Marcus 99 F 17 1323 16 1 3 2 1 1
Bernardo Schappo 14 D 16 1317 15 1 0 0 4 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 18 17 1 0 37:4 52
2 Sporting 18 14 3 1 50:9 45
3 Benfica 18 12 6 0 38:11 42
4 Gil Vicente 18 8 7 3 24:13 31
5 Braga 18 8 6 4 32:18 30
6 Moreirense 18 8 3 7 25:26 27
7 Famalicão 18 7 5 6 21:14 26
8 Vitória 18 7 4 7 18:23 25
9 Estoril 18 6 5 7 33:29 23
10 Alverca 18 7 2 9 19:28 23
11 Rio Ave 18 4 8 6 22:31 20
12 Estrela 18 4 7 7 23:32 19
13 Nacional 18 4 5 9 22:28 17
14 Santa Clara 18 4 5 9 14:20 17
15 Arouca 18 4 5 9 19:42 17
16 Casa Pia 19 3 6 10 20:38 15
17 Tondela 18 3 3 12 12:30 12
18 AVS 19 0 5 14 14:47 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sporting 9 7 1 1 30:3 22
2 Porto 8 7 1 0 16:2 22
3 Benfica 9 5 4 0 19:7 19
4 Gil Vicente 9 5 2 2 12:7 17
5 Moreirense 8 5 1 2 13:11 16
6 Alverca 10 5 1 4 9:14 16
7 Estoril 9 4 3 2 17:12 15
8 Vitória 10 4 3 3 14:14 15
9 Braga 8 4 2 2 14:7 14
10 Famalicão 9 3 2 4 13:8 11
11 Santa Clara 10 3 2 5 7:8 11
12 Estrela 10 2 4 4 13:17 10
13 Rio Ave 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
14 Arouca 9 2 3 4 10:19 9
15 Nacional 8 2 1 5 12:17 7
16 Tondela 9 1 2 6 6:13 5
17 Casa Pia 9 0 5 4 10:18 5
18 AVS 10 0 3 7 7:19 3