Benfica vs Alverca: match statistics
Benfica is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and zero defeats this season. The hosts are in dominant home form with a 60% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.3 goals while conceding just 0.7 per match. Alverca is only in 10th place with a very poor away disposition – just a 22% win rate away from home and a high 67% loss rate, with a goal difference of -9. Furthermore, the visitors concede an average of 2.11 goals on the road and fail to score in 33% of their matches. The vast difference in quality, possession (59% vs 40%), and expected goals (xG: 1.94 vs 0.89) unequivocally points to a certain victory for Benfica.
Benfica vs Alverca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Alverca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Benfica has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Alverca has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.10 goals per game and allows 0.55. Alverca scores 1.00 and allows 1.70. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Benfica's games and 45% of Alverca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 55%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.92 to 1.11 per game. Benfica takes 16.4 shots per game, while Alverca takes 9.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.10 goals per game after halftime. Alverca leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Alverca, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Benfica is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 13 wins and zero defeats this season. The hosts are in dominant home form with a 60% win rate at home, scoring an average of 2.3 goals while conceding just 0.7 per match. Alverca is only in 10th place with a very poor away disposition – just a 22% win rate away from home and a high 67% loss rate, with a goal difference of -9. Furthermore, the visitors concede an average of 2.11 goals on the road and fail to score in 33% of their matches. The vast difference in quality, possession (59% vs 40%), and expected goals (xG: 1.94 vs 0.89) unequivocally points to a certain victory for Benfica.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Benfica | Alverca | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Benfica · 1.4 pts / game - Alverca
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 110% better for: goals scored per game.
2.1 goals / game - Benfica · 1 goals / game - Alverca
Benfica is 209% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.55 goals / game - Benfica · 1.7 goals / game - Alverca
Benfica scores in 90% of games (18 of 20 meczów), while Alverca keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 meczów).
Alverca scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 55% (11 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - Alverca
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica is 116% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Benfica · 0.95 pts / game - Alverca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 65%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Alverca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -6 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Benfica | Liga | Alverca | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.65 | 2.77 | • 2.70 |
| Both teams scored | • 45% | 45% | • 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | • 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 31% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 65% | 72% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 78% | ▲ 90% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Benfica's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Alverca. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Alverca?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 2:1 Alverca. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Alverca?
Benfica score 2.10 goals per game on average and Alverca 1.00. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Benfica's matches and 45% of Alverca's.
What form are Benfica and Alverca in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Alverca 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Alverca?
The statistical background for Benfica vs Alverca — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.