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Benfica Castelo Branco v Os Marialvas: numbers & prediction

Benfica Castelo Branco 17%Draw 25%Os Marialvas 58% Expected goals 0.90 – 1.83
73%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.36 · bookmaker 1.27 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.27Odds
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Value bet: Os Marialvas to win @ 1.91 – our chance 58% vs 52% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓

Picks by market

ResultOs Marialvas to win ✓58% · @1.91
Double chanceOs Marialvas or draw ✓83% · @1.19
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.78
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.27
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.18

Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Campeonato De Portugal Prio Group C action on Sunday 8 November: Benfica Castelo Branco take on Os Marialvas from 16:00 WAT. Benfica Castelo Branco sit 8th with 10 points from 8 games (in the bottom half), while Os Marialvas are 1st on 19 (top of the table).

Form guide

Benfica Castelo Branco – form over the last 5: DLWLW Most recently they drew with Atlético Malveira 2–2 on the road. They score 1.3 and concede 1.8 per game.

Os Marialvas – form over the last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat UD da Serra 2–1 at home. On their travels they have won 3 and lost 1 of their last 4. They score 1.5 and concede 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

On form, Os Marialvas have the edge: 2.2 points a game against 1.2.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Benfica Castelo Branco 0.9 – 1.8 Os Marialvas in expected goals – roughly 2.7 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 49% for over 2.5, 58% for both teams to score. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Benfica Castelo Branco 17% · draw 25% · Os Marialvas 58%.
  • Safer play: Os Marialvas or draw (83%) at 1.19.
  • Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.78.
  • Value angle: Os Marialvas to win at 1.91 – we make it 58%, the price implies 52%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Over 1.5 goals, rated at 73% confidence at odds of 1.27. Predicted score: Benfica Castelo Branco 0–2 Os Marialvas. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Benfica Castelo Branco17%fair 5.83 · @3.58
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.14
Os Marialvas58%fair 1.72 · @1.91
2.73Expected goals
0.90Benfica Castelo Branco xG
1.83Os Marialvas xG
58%Both score
49%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

0–112%
0–211%
1–111%
1–210%
0–37%
0–07%

From our goals model: Benfica Castelo Branco 0.9 – 1.8 Os Marialvas expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultOs Marialvas to win ✓58%1.721.91 ▲
Double chanceOs Marialvas or draw ✓83%1.211.19
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗58%1.741.78
Draw no betOs Marialvas (draw no bet) ✓77%1.29–
Asian handicapBenfica Castelo Branco +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✗66%1.52–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73%1.361.27
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗51%1.971.73
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓72%1.391.24
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓86%1.16–
First team to scoreOs Marialvas to score first ✓63%1.60–
Half-time resultOs Marialvas ahead at half-time ✓43%2.35–
Half-time / full-timeHT Os Marialvas / FT Os Marialvas ✓37%2.70–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10%10.18–

Recent results

Benfica Castelo Branco – last 6

DLWLWL
1 Nov@ Atlético Malveira2–2D
25 Octvs O Elvas1–3L
11 Oct@ Mortágua1–0W
13 Sepvs AD Nogueirense2–3L
6 Sep@ FC Alverca II1–0W
29 Aug@ Fátima1–3L
1.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Os Marialvas – last 6

WWLDWW
1 Novvs UD da Serra2–1W
25 Oct@ Fazendense2–1W
16 Oct@ Chaves1–2L
11 Octvs Sertanense0–0D
20 Sep@ Ovarense1–0W
13 Sep@ Nazarenos3–0W
1.5Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Benfica Castelo Branco and Os Marialvas.

Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas head-to-head page →

Campeonato De Portugal Prio Group C table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Os Marialvas8611+1119
2Oliveira Hospital8521+517
3O Elvas8512+516
4Mortágua8431+615
5Atlético Malveira8332+112
6UD da Serra8332+112
7Fátima8323+511
8Benfica Castelo Branco8314-610
9FC Alverca II8314+510
10AD Nogueirense8161-29
11Nazarenos8224-68
12Naval 18938215-47
13Sertanense8053-55
14Fazendense8017-161

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.27.

Who will win Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas?

On our numbers Benfica Castelo Branco have a 17% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Os Marialvas 58%.

How many goals will there be in Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas?

Our predicted score is Benfica Castelo Branco 0–2 Os Marialvas, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas?

Benfica Castelo Branco vs Os Marialvas (Campeonato De Portugal Prio Group C) kicks off on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 16:00 (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.