FC Arouca vs Benfica: match statistics
Benfica is the clear favorite for this match, sitting 3rd in the league with an impressive record of 17 wins and zero defeats this season. The away team demonstrates dominance on the road with a 75% win rate, 58% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +17. FC Arouca, despite playing at home, displays poor form with a 42% home loss rate, conceding an average of 1.92 goals per game and holding a negative goal difference of -6. The gap in quality between the two teams is huge - Benfica scores an average of 1.92 away goals while conceding just 0.5, whereas Arouca scores only 1.42 home goals and concedes nearly twice as many. The xG statistics also confirm Benfica's superiority (1.79 vs 1.26), making an away victory the most likely scenario.
FC Arouca vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Arouca played against Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
FC Arouca has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Arouca scores 1.28 goals per game and allows 2.12. Benfica scores 2.12 and allows 0.64. Games in this league average 2.73 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of FC Arouca's games and 52% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 68%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.96 to 1.17 per game. FC Arouca takes 10.2 shots per game, while Benfica takes 16.8.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Arouca leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 56% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Arouca's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). For Benfica, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.73 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 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 is the clear favorite for this match, sitting 3rd in the league with an impressive record of 17 wins and zero defeats this season. The away team demonstrates dominance on the road with a 75% win rate, 58% clean sheets, and a positive goal difference of +17. FC Arouca, despite playing at home, displays poor form with a 42% home loss rate, conceding an average of 1.92 goals per game and holding a negative goal difference of -6. The gap in quality between the two teams is huge - Benfica scores an average of 1.92 away goals while conceding just 0.5, whereas Arouca scores only 1.42 home goals and concedes nearly twice as many. The xG statistics also confirm Benfica's superiority (1.79 vs 1.26), making an away victory the most likely scenario.
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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
| FC Arouca | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 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 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - FC Arouca · 2.6 pts / game - Benfica
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 66% better for: goals scored per game.
1.28 goals / game - FC Arouca · 2.12 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 231% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.12 goals / game - FC Arouca · 0.64 goals / game - Benfica
FC Arouca scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 meczów).
Benfica scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - FC Arouca
Over / Under - Benfica
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 122% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - FC Arouca · 2.04 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 56% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +2 |
* 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 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - 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
FC Arouca
Benfica
* 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
| FC Arouca | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.40 | 2.73 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 47% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▲ 68% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 30% | ▲ 48% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 78% | ▼ 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 FC Arouca's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Benfica. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Arouca vs Benfica?
The Liga NOS match finished FC Arouca 1:2 Benfica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Arouca vs Benfica?
FC Arouca score 1.28 goals per game on average and Benfica 2.12. The Liga NOS average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of FC Arouca's matches and 52% of Benfica's.
What form are FC Arouca and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games FC Arouca have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Benfica 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Arouca vs Benfica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for FC Arouca vs Benfica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.