Benfica vs Estoril: Benfica draw no bet
Benfica’s 2.0 expected goals versus Estoril’s 1.35 sets a clear attacking edge. The model gives Benfica a 52.5% win chance and a 21.7% draw chance, making a draw‑no‑bet option very attractive.
Both sides come into the clash with contrasting recent form. Benfica have been solid at home, while Estoril have struggled on the road, turning the spotlight on whether the visitors can keep the pressure off.
Lars's Verdict
Benfica’s superior expected goals and Estoril’s poor away record combine to give a high probability that Benfica will avoid defeat.
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With Benfica averaging 2.0 expected goals and Estoril averaging 1.35, the model gives a 64.0% chance both teams find the net, ahead of the 36.0% it gives to at least one side being kept out.
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Combined expected goals of 3.4 (Benfica 2.0 + Estoril 1.35) points to an open game, with the model giving Over 2.5 Goals a 65.0% chance against 35.0% for Under.
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Our Poisson model, built from each side's real season scoring and conceding rates, has Benfica at 52.5%, the draw at 21.7%, and Estoril at 25.8% to win.
The single most likely scoreline in our model is 1-1 at 9.5% — treat any single scoreline price with caution given how spread out the probability distribution is across a low-scoring match.
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Most likely scorelines
Model probabilities are derived from each team's real season goals-for and goals-against averages via a Poisson goal-expectancy model — not a fixed set of narrative numbers.
Form Guide — Last 5
Benfica
Benfica’s recent five‑game form reads D‑W, highlighted by a 2‑2 draw at home against Academico Viseu and a crushing 7‑0 away win over Casa Pia. The draw shows they can absorb pressure, while the big win confirms their ability to dominate, both supporting a high chance of at least a draw for Benfica.
Estoril
Estoril have compiled a D‑L‑D‑L‑L run, including a 1‑3 home loss to Benfica and a 0‑2 home defeat by Rio Ave. The string of defeats, especially at home, underlines their vulnerability and suggests they are unlikely to threaten Benfica’s supremacy.
Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings Benfica have won every game, with scorelines of 3‑1, 3‑0, 3‑1, 2‑1 and 3‑1, confirming a clear historical dominance that backs the draw‑no‑bet outlook.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2026 | Estoril 1-3 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| 3 Jan 2026 | Benfica 3-1 Estoril | Primeira Liga |
| 3 May 2025 | Estoril 1-2 Benfica | Primeira Liga |
| 23 Dec 2024 | Benfica 3-0 Estoril | Primeira Liga |
| 10 Mar 2024 | Benfica 3-1 Estoril | Primeira Liga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Benfica vs Estoril?
Benfica won 2-1. Our pre-match pick was Benfica draw no bet.
What was the final score of Benfica vs Estoril?
Benfica 2-1 Estoril (full time).
When was Benfica vs Estoril?
Benfica played Estoril on Mon 31 Aug · 20:15 BST in the Primeira Liga at TBC.
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See all Primeira Liga fixtures →Given the statistical edge and Estoril’s defensive frailties, the safest way to back Benfica is to eliminate the draw risk.
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