Benfica vs Estrela Amadora: match statistics
Benfica presents a decisive advantage in all key statistics of this matchup. The hosts remain unbeaten this season with a record of 12 wins and 6 draws, sitting in 3rd place, while Estrela Amadora is in 12th position with just 4 wins. In home matches, Benfica has an impressive record of 56% wins and zero losses, scoring an average of 2.11 goals with just 0.78 conceded per match. Estrela performs significantly worse in away matches – only 25% wins, 50% of matches without scoring, and an average of 1.88 goals conceded. Benfica's advantage in possession (58% vs 42%), shots on target (6.33 vs 3.38), and xG ratio (1.94 vs 0.93) further confirms their dominance. The form of the last 5 matches is not ideal for either team, but the offensive potential of the hosts and the defensive weakness of the visitors argue for a confident Benfica victory.
Benfica vs Estrela Amadora: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Benfica played against Estrela Amadora in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 4:0.
Recent form
Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Estrela Amadora has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Benfica scores 2.11 goals per game and allows 0.61. Estrela Amadora scores 1.28 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's games and 50% of Estrela Amadora's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 56%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.87 to 1.19 per game. Benfica takes 16.1 shots per game, while Estrela Amadora takes 11.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Benfica leads at halftime in 56% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Estrela Amadora leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Benfica's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Estrela Amadora, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 53% 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 1.00 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 presents a decisive advantage in all key statistics of this matchup. The hosts remain unbeaten this season with a record of 12 wins and 6 draws, sitting in 3rd place, while Estrela Amadora is in 12th position with just 4 wins. In home matches, Benfica has an impressive record of 56% wins and zero losses, scoring an average of 2.11 goals with just 0.78 conceded per match. Estrela performs significantly worse in away matches – only 25% wins, 50% of matches without scoring, and an average of 1.88 goals conceded. Benfica's advantage in possession (58% vs 42%), shots on target (6.33 vs 3.38), and xG ratio (1.94 vs 0.93) further confirms their dominance. The form of the last 5 matches is not ideal for either team, but the offensive potential of the hosts and the defensive weakness of the visitors argue for a confident Benfica victory.
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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 | Estrela Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 160% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Benfica · 1 pts / game - Estrela Amadora
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 65% better for: goals scored per game.
2.11 goals / game - Benfica · 1.28 goals / game - Estrela Amadora
Benfica is 192% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.61 goals / game - Benfica · 1.78 goals / game - Estrela Amadora
Benfica scores in 94% of games (17 of 18 meczów), while Estrela Amadora keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 meczów).
Estrela Amadora scores in 56% of games (10 of 18 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 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 - Estrela Amadora
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 106% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.06 pts / game - Benfica · 1 pts / game - Estrela Amadora
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Estrela Amadora - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* 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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Estrela Amadora
* 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 | Estrela Amadora | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.72 | 2.74 | ▲ 3.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Estrela Amadora. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs Estrela Amadora?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 4:0 Estrela Amadora. 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 Estrela Amadora?
Benfica score 2.11 goals per game on average and Estrela Amadora 1.28. The Liga NOS average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 50% of Estrela Amadora's.
What form are Benfica and Estrela Amadora in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Estrela Amadora 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs Estrela Amadora?
The statistical background for Benfica vs Estrela Amadora — 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.