Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia: match statistics
Benfica is displaying dominant form, remaining unbeaten this season with a record of 10 wins and 6 draws, currently sitting 3rd in the table. At home, the hosts have won 50% of their matches and drawn the remaining 50%, maintaining an undefeated record while averaging 2 goals scored and just 0.75 conceded per game. GD Estoril Praia performs significantly worse on the road—winning only 14% of matches, losing a staggering 57%, and failing to score in 43% of fixtures, all while conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The xG statistics also favor Benfica (1.94 vs 1.47), and the hosts' home goal difference (+10) contrasts sharply with the visitors' negative away balance (-4). Form over the last five matches further confirms Benfica's advantage (2.6 points per game vs 1.4 for Estoril), making a home victory the most probable scenario.
Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Benfica played GD Estoril Praia in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 3 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Benfica: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match. GD Estoril Praia: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Benfica scores 2.06 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. GD Estoril Praia scores 1.69 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Benfica 50%, GD Estoril Praia 56%. Over 2.5: Benfica 63%, GD Estoril Praia 56%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.81 vs 1.43. Benfica: 15.3 shots per match, GD Estoril Praia: 12.6.
Match halves
Benfica: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.13. GD Estoril Praia: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Benfica: 46-60 (8 goals). GD Estoril Praia: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.70 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 displaying dominant form, remaining unbeaten this season with a record of 10 wins and 6 draws, currently sitting 3rd in the table. At home, the hosts have won 50% of their matches and drawn the remaining 50%, maintaining an undefeated record while averaging 2 goals scored and just 0.75 conceded per game. GD Estoril Praia performs significantly worse on the road—winning only 14% of matches, losing a staggering 57%, and failing to score in 43% of fixtures, all while conceding an average of 2 goals per game. The xG statistics also favor Benfica (1.94 vs 1.47), and the hosts' home goal difference (+10) contrasts sharply with the visitors' negative away balance (-4). Form over the last five matches further confirms Benfica's advantage (2.6 points per game vs 1.4 for Estoril), making a home victory the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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 | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / match - Benfica · 1.4 pts / match - GD Estoril Praia
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 22% better for: goals scored per match.
2.06 goals / match - Benfica · 1.69 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Benfica is 159% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Benfica · 1.63 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Benfica scores in 94% of matches (15 of 16 matches), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
GD Estoril Praia scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (8 of 16 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 - GD Estoril Praia
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 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.94 pts / match - Benfica · 1.38 pts / match - GD Estoril Praia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 63%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 31%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
GD Estoril Praia
* 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 | GD Estoril Praia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.69 | 2.70 | ▲ 3.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 53% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 74% | ▲ 94% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 75% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia?
The Liga NOS match finished Benfica 3:1 GD Estoril Praia. 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 GD Estoril Praia?
Benfica score 2.06 goals per game on average and GD Estoril Praia 1.69. The Liga NOS average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 56% of GD Estoril Praia's.
What form are Benfica and GD Estoril Praia in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and GD Estoril Praia 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia?
The statistical background for Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia — 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.