Thu 12 Nov

Estrela v Benfica: numbers & prediction

Primeira Liga · Portugal

Estrela

LLWLL
2–3
FT

Benfica

WWWWW
Estrela 8%Draw 20%Benfica 73% Expected goals 0.87 – 2.65
73%
ZoraTips pick

Benfica to win

Strong pick · fair odds 1.37 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.22Odds
GG

Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.80 – our chance 60% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultBenfica to win ✓73% · @1.22
Double chanceBenfica or draw ✓92% · @1.05
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.80
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.05

Estrela vs Benfica prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Estrela host Benfica in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 8 November, kicking off at 21:30 WAT. Estrela sit 12th with 10 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Benfica are 2nd on 28 (in the top four). A 18-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.

Form guide

Estrela – form over the last 5: LLWLL Most recently they lost to Moreirense 1–2 on the road. They score 1.0 and concede 1.8 per game.

Benfica – form over the last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat Lech Poznan 3–1 at home. They are averaging 3.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

On form, Benfica have the edge: 3.0 points a game against 0.7.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Estrela 0.9 – 2.7 Benfica in expected goals – roughly 3.5 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 69% likely and both teams score 60% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Estrela 8% · draw 20% · Benfica 73%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.80.
  • Value angle: Both teams to score at 1.80 – we make it 60%, the price implies 56%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Benfica to win, rated at 73% confidence at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Estrela 0–2 Benfica. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Estrela8%fair 13.13 · @11.00
Draw20%fair 5.11 · @6.50
Benfica73%fair 1.37 · @1.22
3.53Expected goals
0.87Estrela xG
2.65Benfica xG
60%Both score
69%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

0–210%
0–39%
1–29%
1–38%
0–18%
1–17%

From our goals model: Estrela 0.9 – 2.7 Benfica expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultBenfica to win ✓73%1.371.22
Double chanceBenfica or draw ✓92%1.081.05
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓60%1.661.80 ▲
Draw no betBenfica (draw no bet) ✓91%1.10–
Asian handicapBenfica -1 (Asian handicap)68%1.46–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓87%1.161.10
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69%1.451.36
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗52%1.941.83
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✗70%1.421.36
First team to scoreBenfica to score first ✓73%1.37–
Half-time resultBenfica ahead at half-time ✓56%1.79–
Half-time / full-timeHT Benfica / FT Benfica ✓52%1.93–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9%11.05–

Recent results

Estrela – last 6

LLWLLD
31 Oct@ Moreirense1–2L
24 Octvs Casa Pia0–2L
17 Oct@ Fazendense2–1W
11 Oct@ Arouca0–1L
20 Sepvs Academico Viseu0–2L
14 Sep@ Rio Ave3–3D
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Benfica – last 6

WWWWWW
5 Novvs Lech Poznan3–1W
2 Novvs Alverca1–0W
29 Octvs GIL Vicente4–1W
26 Oct@ Santa Clara2–1W
22 Oct@ Omonia Nicosia4–1W
15 Octvs Celtic4–1W
3.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Estrela and Benfica.

Estrela vs Benfica head-to-head page →

Primeira Liga table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto111100+2233
2Benfica11911+2028
3Sporting CP11731+1324
4Santa Clara11632+821
5Arouca11623+520
6Academico Viseu11623+220
7GIL Vicente11533+218
8SC Braga11524+217
9Moreirense11425-514
10Famalicao11344+113
11Alverca11335-112
12Estrela11245-510
13Nacional11317-810
14Vitória SC11236-19
15Maritimo10226-128
16Casa Pia11227-148
17Rio Ave11218-157
18Estoril10028-142

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Estrela vs Benfica?

Our pick is Benfica to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.

Who will win Estrela vs Benfica?

On our numbers Estrela have a 8% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Benfica 73%.

How many goals will there be in Estrela vs Benfica?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Estrela vs Benfica?

Our predicted score is Estrela 0–2 Benfica, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.

When is Estrela vs Benfica?

Estrela vs Benfica (Primeira Liga) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 21:30 (West Africa Time).

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.