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Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio da Luz Mon 22 Dec 15:45
FC Famalicão
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Benfica vs Famalicão

José Mourinho's Benfica host Famalicão at Estadio da Luz, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Monday 22 December.

Find Out Our Best Asian Handicap Bet

Famalicão +1.5 look like a worthwhile selection on the basis that you can get Asian Handicap odds of -132 against Benfica. It allows for a payout if the visitors win, draw or lose by a single goal which seems like value.

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7 Benfica Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

Third-placed Benfica won last time out by a 4-0 scoreline. It was on their travels against Moreirense at Estadio C. Joaquim de Almeida Freitas. The Lisbon club recorded five shots on target and had 47% possession, with Vangelis Pavlidis scoring a hat-trick and Fredrik Aursnes also among the goals.

Famalicão won their previous game, beating Estoril Praia at home. It was a 4-0 win at Municipal 22 de Junho. Hugo Oliveira's side were 53% in the possession stakes and recorded twelve shots on goal, with Yassir Zabiri netting two, while Gustavo Sa and Gil Dias were also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Benfica and Famalicão saw the former triumph at home. It was a 4-0 scoreline at Estadio da Luz. The previous 10 H2H games have included seven wins for Benfica, two triumphs for Famalicão and a single draw.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benfica logo Benfica 14 9 5 0 30 8 22 30:8 32
6 Famalicão logo Famalicão 14 6 5 3 18 9 9 18:9 23
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Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have 6 wins and 4 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. The Eagles have averaged 57.3% possession, 487.3 passes and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.6 goals from 2.6 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 2.9 corners.

Vangelis Pavlidis leads the way with 11 goals, while Georgiy Sudakov and Franjo Ivanovic have 4 and 2 respectively. Vangelis Pavlidis and Dodi Lukebakio are tied for the most assists on 3, with goalie Anatoliy Trubin managing 5 clean sheets.

Famalicão – Last 10 League Games

Fama have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 14.0 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Vila Nova de Famalicão team average 50.0% possession, 377.3 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 5.3 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 10.6 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Yassir Zabiri has landed 4 goals, Gustavo Sa 3, with Gil Dias and two others scoring 1. Gil Dias has been the top assist maker on 3, with Lazar Carevic notching 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatolii Trubin (GK), Amar Dedić, Nicolas Otamendi, Tomas Araújo, Samuel Dahl, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Rios, Fredrik Aursnes, Joao Rego, Georgiy Sudakov, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Famalicão predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Lazar Carevic (GK), Rodrigo Pinheiro, Justin De Haas, Leonardo Realpe, Rafa Soares, Tom van de Looi, Mathias De Amorim, Gil Dias, Gustavo Sa, Sorriso, Yassir Zabiri.

Benfica vs Famalicão Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Benfica vs Famalicão, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Famalicão +1.5 on the Asian Handicap are a great betting option at -132 on the basis that they can perform well as underdogs for this Primeira Liga encounter. We’re expecting the game to be close.

The Primeira Liga tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Benfica vs Famalicão league stats:

  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Famalicão in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Benfica in 2 consecutive games at home.
Fama +1.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 56.8% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Benfica Benfica logo 1 - 0 Famalicão logo Famalicão

We’re predicting Benfica to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +480. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Georgiy Sudakov to Score +285 BetMGM logo

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) has racked up three goals in his past five Primeira Liga matches on home soil. We’ll throw a dart at +285 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

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Corners Prediction

Benfica Under 7.5 Corners -123 BetMGM logo

It’s been an average of 5.40 Benfica corners in the past 10 games, while the previous ten Famalicão away matches have involved them conceding under 7.5 corners. We think Benfica might fall short of the mark, with odds of -123 available when it comes to this Team Corners pick.

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
8.30 5.40 2.90
Home
10.60 7.30 3.30
Away
8.30 4.40 3.90
Famalicão Logo Famalicão
Total
11.10 5.80 5.30
Home
11.40 5.30 6.10
Away
10.80 6.90 3.90
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Famalicão +1.5 -132
Total Goals Under 2.5 -100
Team Corners Benfica Under 7.5 -123

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Famalicão on the Asian Handicap at +1.5, Under 2.5 goals and also Benfica to finish with under 7.5 corners.

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Benfica vs Famalicão 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.

Bookies Have Benfica as Heavy Favourites

Benfica are overwhelming -294 favourites to win this Primeira Liga clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 75% probability of claiming the spoils. If you’re interested in wagering Famalicão, you can get +750 for the underdog.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Benfica available at -119 and Famalicão at +575. The third option is the draw which is priced at +155.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -152 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Primeira Liga coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the football bet that matches your view on the game.

Vangelis Pavlidis Top of First Goalscorer List

Vangelis Pavlidis is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +200. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-128
Anytime
+200
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+170
Anytime
+430
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Henrique Araújo (Benfica)
First
+235
Anytime
+525
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Estadio da Luz
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Benfica Victorious in Past Three H2H Estadio da Luz Clashes

Benfica have gone unbeaten at Estadio da Luz in the last three games. The Lisbon club have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Famalicão are unbeaten over their previous six games on the road. Hugo Oliveira's side have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

The previous Estadio da Luz encounter involved a 4-0 Benfica win against Famalicão. Aside from one draw, Benfica have dominated the previous 6 H2H matches at Estadio da Luz with five wins.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Benfica logo Benfica Home Stats 4-4-2 2.70 1.70 1.00 4 6 6 4
Famalicão logo Famalicão Away Stats 4-3-3 2.30 1.20 1.10 5 5 7 3
  • 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
Famalicão logo Famalicão League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 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 Famalicão Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Benfica vs Famalicão team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primeira Liga together with updated injury news.

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Famalicão Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benfica Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Anatolii Trubin
17 Amar Dedić 30 Nicolas Otamendi 44 Tomas Araújo 26 Samuel Dahl
5 Enzo Barrenechea 20 Richard Rios
8 Fredrik Aursnes 84 Joao Rego 10 Georgiy Sudakov
14 Vangelis Pavlidis
25 Lazar Carevic
17 Rodrigo Pinheiro 16 Justin De Haas 3 Leonardo Realpe 5 Rafa Soares
6 Tom van de Looi 14 Mathias De Amorim
23 Gil Dias 20 Gustavo Sa 7 Sorriso
21 Yassir Zabiri

Famalicão Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Benfica Lineups

14 Dec Primeira Liga
Moreirense 0-4 Benfica
10 Dec Champions League
Benfica 2-0 Napoli
05 Dec Primeira Liga
Benfica 1-1 Sporting
29 Nov Primeira Liga
Nacional 1-2 Benfica
25 Nov Champions League
Ajax 0-2 Benfica
09 Nov Primeira Liga
Benfica 2-2 Casa Pia

Previous Famalicão Lineups

14 Dec Primeira Liga
Famalicão 4-0 Estoril
06 Dec Primeira Liga
Famalicão 1-2 Braga
29 Nov Primeira Liga
Moreirense 2-2 Famalicão
09 Nov Primeira Liga
Famalicão 0-1 Porto
01 Nov Primeira Liga
Nacional 0-1 Famalicão
26 Oct Primeira Liga
Famalicão 2-0 Vitória

Injuries & Suspensions

Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gianluca Prestianni Red card (direc
Dodi Lukebakio Ankle
Alexander Bah Cruciate ligame
Bruma Lower leg
Famalicão Injury Table
Type Name Info
Justin De Haas Yellow cards
Rochinha Other
Pedro Bondo National team c
Umar Abubakar Muscle
Oscar Aranda Cruciate ligame
Team Squads

Benfica Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Mourinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fredrik Aursnes 8 D 14 1255 14 0 2 2 0 0
Nicolas Otamendi 30 D 13 1170 13 0 1 0 5 0
Vangelis Pavlidis 14 F 14 1158 13 1 13 3 2 0
Samuel Dahl 26 D 14 1150 13 1 1 0 1 0
Richard Rios 20 M 13 1096 13 0 0 0 5 0

Famalicão Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hugo Oliveira

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lazar Carevic 25 G 14 1260 14 0 0 0 4 0
Rodrigo Pinheiro 17 - 14 1260 14 0 1 1 3 0
Sorriso 7 F 14 1203 14 0 1 3 4 0
Gustavo Sa 20 M 14 1193 14 0 4 1 3 0
Mathias De Amorim 14 M 13 1082 13 0 1 1 4 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 14 13 1 0 30:4 40
2 Sporting 14 11 2 1 38:7 35
3 Benfica 14 9 5 0 30:8 32
4 Gil Vicente 15 7 5 3 19:9 26
5 Braga 15 7 4 4 26:13 25
6 Famalicão 14 6 5 3 18:9 23
7 Moreirense 15 6 3 6 21:24 21
8 Vitória 14 6 3 5 15:17 21
9 Estoril 15 4 5 6 23:25 17
10 Alverca 14 5 2 7 15:20 17
11 Rio Ave 15 3 8 4 19:24 17
12 Nacional 14 4 3 7 15:19 15
13 Santa Clara 14 4 3 7 11:15 15
14 Estrela 15 3 6 6 17:22 15
15 Arouca 14 3 3 8 15:37 12
16 Casa Pia 14 2 4 8 14:28 10
17 Tondela 14 2 3 9 8:25 9
18 AVS 14 0 3 11 9:37 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 7 6 1 0 14:2 19
2 Sporting 7 5 1 1 23:3 16
3 Benfica 7 3 4 0 15:6 13
4 Braga 7 4 1 2 12:5 13
5 Gil Vicente 7 4 1 2 9:5 13
6 Moreirense 7 4 1 2 12:11 13
7 Vitória 7 3 3 1 11:8 12
8 Estoril 8 3 3 2 13:11 12
9 Famalicão 8 3 2 3 11:5 11
10 Santa Clara 7 3 1 3 7:6 10
11 Alverca 7 3 1 3 6:10 10
12 Estrela 8 2 3 3 10:9 9
13 Arouca 8 2 2 4 8:17 8
14 Nacional 7 2 0 5 9:14 6
15 Rio Ave 7 1 3 3 7:12 6
16 Casa Pia 7 0 3 4 7:15 3
17 Tondela 6 0 2 4 2:9 2
18 AVS 7 0 2 5 5:14 2