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
Key match information
Benfica play Estrela Amadora in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match date is 25 January 2026 at 19:00. Final score: 4:0.
Current form
Benfica: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. Estrela Amadora: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Benfica scores 2.18 and concedes 0.74 goals per match. Estrela Amadora scores 1.12 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.68 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Benfica 59%, Estrela Amadora 47%. Over 2.5: Benfica 71%, Estrela Amadora 53%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.95 vs 1.15. Benfica: 17.0 shots per match, Estrela Amadora: 10.8.
Match halves
Benfica: half-time lead 59%, second-half goals 1.06. Estrela Amadora: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Benfica: 76-90+ (16 goals). Estrela Amadora: 61-75 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.68 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
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 | Estrela Amadora | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
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 450% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Benfica · 0.4 pts / match - 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 95% better for: goals scored per match.
2.18 goals / match - Benfica · 1.12 goals / match - Estrela Amadora
Benfica is 123% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.74 goals / match - Benfica · 1.65 goals / match - Estrela Amadora
Benfica scores in 94% of matches (32 of 34 matches), while Estrela Amadora keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 34 matches).
Estrela Amadora scores in 56% of matches (19 of 34 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 41% (14 of 34 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 — Estrela Amadora
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 109% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.09 pts / match - Benfica · 1 pts / match - Estrela Amadora
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 59% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Estrela Amadora - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 18%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* 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 76-90 (16 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Benfica
Estrela Amadora
* 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 | Estrela Amadora | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.91 | 2.68 | • 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 48% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 54% | • 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 29% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 69% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 80% | • 79% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Benfica 1 - 0 - 0 Estrela Amadora. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 2.18 goals per game on average and Estrela Amadora 1.12. The Liga NOS average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Benfica's matches and 47% of Estrela Amadora's.
What form are Benfica and Estrela Amadora in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Estrela Amadora 0-2-3 (0.40 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.