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
Key match information
FC Arouca played Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
FC Arouca: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Benfica: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
FC Arouca scores 1.28 and concedes 2.12 goals per match. Benfica scores 2.12 and concedes 0.64. League average: 2.73 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: FC Arouca 52%, Benfica 52%. Over 2.5: FC Arouca 68%, Benfica 68%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Benfica has higher xG: 1.96 vs 1.17. FC Arouca: 10.2 shots per match, Benfica: 16.8.
Match halves
FC Arouca: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.76. Benfica: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 1.04.
Goals by minute
FC Arouca: 61-75 (9 goals). Benfica: 31-45+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Liga Portugal: 2.73 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, 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 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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Benfica is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - FC Arouca · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.28 goals / match - FC Arouca · 2.12 goals / match - Benfica
Benfica is 231% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.12 goals / match - FC Arouca · 0.64 goals / match - Benfica
FC Arouca scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 48% (12 of 25 matches).
Benfica scores in 92% of matches (23 of 25 matches), while FC Arouca keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 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 - FC Arouca
Over / Under - Benfica
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 122% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - FC Arouca · 2.04 pts / match - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Arouca - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
FC Arouca
Benfica
* 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
| FC Arouca | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: FC Arouca 0 - 0 - 1 Benfica. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.