Benfica vs AVS: match statistics
Benfica are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the standings with an impressive record of 15 wins and just 7 draws without any losses this season. The hosts display dominant form at their home ground with a 64% home win rate, averaging 2.27 goals scored while conceding only 0.73 per match. AVS are in 18th place in the table with a disastrous away record - 0% wins, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -23, conceding an average of 3.1 goals on the road. xG statistics show a massive advantage for Benfica (2.05 vs 1.12), and the visitors fail to score in half of their away matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts, who have collected 10 points compared to just 4 points for AVS. All indicators point unequivocally to a certain victory for Benfica, who should control possession and exploit the visitors' weak defense.
Benfica vs AVS: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against AVS in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. AVS has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.09 goals per game and allows 0.59. AVS scores 0.82 and allows 2.45. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's games and 45% of AVS's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 68%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.95 to 1.17 per game. Benfica takes 16.7 shots per game, while AVS takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 55% of its games and scores 1.05 goals per game after halftime. AVS leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.55 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For AVS, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 56% 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 0% 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 are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the standings with an impressive record of 15 wins and just 7 draws without any losses this season. The hosts display dominant form at their home ground with a 64% home win rate, averaging 2.27 goals scored while conceding only 0.73 per match. AVS are in 18th place in the table with a disastrous away record - 0% wins, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -23, conceding an average of 3.1 goals on the road. xG statistics show a massive advantage for Benfica (2.05 vs 1.12), and the visitors fail to score in half of their away matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors the hosts, who have collected 10 points compared to just 4 points for AVS. All indicators point unequivocally to a certain victory for Benfica, who should control possession and exploit the visitors' weak defense.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | AVS | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.27 |
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 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Benfica · 0.8 pts / game - AVS
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 155% better for: goals scored per game.
2.09 goals / game - Benfica · 0.82 goals / game - AVS
Benfica is 315% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.59 goals / game - Benfica · 2.45 goals / game - AVS
Benfica scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while AVS keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 meczów).
AVS scores in 50% of games (11 of 22 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - AVS
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 247% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.05 pts / game - Benfica · 0.59 pts / game - AVS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 55% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
AVS - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 5%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| 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 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
AVS
* 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 | AVS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.68 | 2.76 | ▲ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | • 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 56% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 5% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 79% | ▲ 91% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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 AVS. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs AVS?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 3:0 AVS. 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 AVS?
Benfica score 2.09 goals per game on average and AVS 0.82. The Liga NOS average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 45% of AVS's.
What form are Benfica and AVS in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and AVS 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs AVS?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Benfica vs AVS: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.