Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia: match statistics
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Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Benfica play GD Estoril Praia in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match date is 31 August 2026. Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Current form
Benfica: 1-1-0, 2.00 points/match. GD Estoril Praia: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match.
Goal statistics
Benfica scores 4.50 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. GD Estoril Praia scores 0.33 and concedes 1.67. League average: 2.82 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Benfica 50%, GD Estoril Praia 33%. Over 2.5: Benfica 100%, GD Estoril Praia 0%. League level: BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 2.74 vs 1.47. Benfica: 24.0 shots per match, GD Estoril Praia: 13.7.
Match halves
Benfica: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 3.00. GD Estoril Praia: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Benfica: 46-60 (5 goals). GD Estoril Praia: 61-75 (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.82 goals per match, BTTS 43%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Before the match
1X2 odds
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) | 40% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.07 |
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 506% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Benfica · 0.33 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 1264% better for: goals scored per match.
4.5 goals / match - Benfica · 0.33 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Benfica is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Benfica · 1.67 goals / match - GD Estoril Praia
Benfica scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while GD Estoril Praia keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
GD Estoril Praia scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 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 809% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - Benfica · 0.33 pts / match - GD Estoril Praia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.0 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
GD Estoril Praia - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 100% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 33% |
| No goal | 100% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). 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
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 | ▲ 5.50 | 2.82 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 29% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 71% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Benfica 2 - 0 - 0 GD Estoril Praia. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
When do Benfica and GD Estoril Praia play?
Benfica face GD Estoril Praia on 31 August 2026 in Liga NOS at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Benfica and GD Estoril Praia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Benfica won 2, GD Estoril Praia won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Benfica vs GD Estoril Praia?
Benfica score 4.50 goals per game on average and GD Estoril Praia 0.33. The Liga NOS average is 2.82 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Benfica's matches and 33% of GD Estoril Praia's.
What form are Benfica and GD Estoril Praia in?
Over the last 5 games Benfica have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and GD Estoril Praia 0-1-2 (0.33 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.