Benfica vs Alverca: match statistics
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Benfica vs Alverca: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica plays Alverca in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game is scheduled for November 2, 2026. Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Alverca has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.89 goals per game and allows 0.89. Alverca scores 1.44 and allows 1.44. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Benfica's games and 67% of Alverca's. The Over 2.5 rates are 89% and 56%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 2.14 to 1.25 per game. Benfica takes 19.2 shots per game, while Alverca takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 2.00 goals per game after halftime. Alverca leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Alverca, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.38 |
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 33% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Benfica · 1.8 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 101% better for: goals scored per game.
2.89 goals / game - Benfica · 1.44 goals / game - Alverca
Benfica is 62% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Benfica · 1.44 goals / game - Alverca
Benfica scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 games), while Alverca keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 games).
Alverca scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 games).
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 59% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.11 pts / game - Benfica · 1.33 pts / game - Alverca
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 78%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Alverca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Benfica
Alverca
* 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 | ▲ 3.78 | 2.73 | ▲ 2.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 48% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 89% | 56% | • 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 28% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Benfica's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Alverca. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Benfica and Alverca play?
Benfica face Alverca on November 2, 2026 in Liga NOS at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and Alverca?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Benfica won 2, Alverca won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs Alverca?
Benfica score 2.89 goals per game on average and Alverca 1.44. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Benfica's matches and 67% of Alverca's.
What form are Benfica and Alverca in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Alverca 3-0-2 (1.80 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.