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
Key match information
Benfica played AVS in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Benfica: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. AVS: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Benfica scores 2.09 and concedes 0.59 goals per match. AVS scores 0.82 and concedes 2.45. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Benfica 50%, AVS 45%. Over 2.5: Benfica 64%, AVS 68%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.95 vs 1.17. Benfica: 16.7 shots per match, AVS: 11.1.
Match halves
Benfica: half-time lead 55%, second-half goals 1.05. AVS: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Benfica: 31-45+ (11 goals). AVS: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Benfica is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Benfica · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
2.09 goals / match - Benfica · 0.82 goals / match - AVS
Benfica is 315% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.59 goals / match - Benfica · 2.45 goals / match - AVS
Benfica scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while AVS keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 22 matches).
AVS scores in 50% of matches (11 of 22 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Benfica
Over / Under - AVS
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Benfica · 0.59 pts / match - AVS
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 55% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
AVS - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 5%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Benfica
AVS
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Benfica 1 - 0 - 0 AVS. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.