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Estoril
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VS
Regular Season - 34
Benfica crest
Benfica

Estoril vs BenficaAI Prediction & Match Report

Sat 16 May 2026, 19:30 UTC Primeira Liga Estadio Antonio Coimbra da Mota, Estoril M. Nogueira Confidence 76%

Match overview

Estoril win
6%
Draw
13%
Benfica win
81%

Benfica (3rd, 77 pts) travels to Estoril (9th, 39 pts) with a must-win mandate to maintain their unbeaten season ([record withheld]). Estoril is winless in five (0W-2D-3L) and shows signs of end-of-season drift, creating a significant motivational edge for the visitors.

Team news & motivation

Estoril
Home
LDDLL
#10 · 39 pts · 34 P · GD -3

Mid-table position — playing for momentum and bonus targets rather than survival or Europe.

Benfica
Away
WDDWW
#3 · 80 pts · 34 P · GD +49

European-spot pressure — every point matters for the top-four chase.

Injuries & suspensions

Estoril
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.
Benfica
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.

Probable lineups

Probable lineups are published by the provider closer to kickoff. This panel will populate automatically once team sheets land.

Tactical analysis

Benfica is expected to dominate possession (projected >60%) and press high from the kickoff to exploit Estoril's low confidence. A goal in the [score withheld] minute window is statistically likely given Benfica's recent scoring patterns. If Benfica leads at halftime, Estoril's lack of motivation may lead to a defensive collapse in the final 20 minutes, making the -1.5 AH a viable live-trading target.

Estoril
Shape TBD
Goals / game
0.67
Conceded / game
1.67
Benfica
Shape TBD
Goals / game
2.50
Conceded / game
1.17

Key stats

Estoril
Stat
Benfica
  • 34
    Played
  • 10
    Wins
  • 9
    Draws
  • 15
    Losses
  • 54
    Goals for
  • 57
    Goals against
  • 1.60
    Avg goals for
  • 1.70
    Avg goals against
  • 5
    Clean sheets
  • 10
    Failed to score
  • 67%
    BTTS (last 6)
    83%
  • 33%
    Over 2.5 (last 6)
    83%
Shots, corners, cards & xG breakdown require provider live feeds and will appear when this competition exposes them.

Head-to-head & recent form

No verified historical meetings between Estoril and Benfica.
Estoril — last 6
  • LH · Benfica16 May 202613
  • DA · Alverca10 May 202611
  • DA · SC Braga3 May 202611
  • LH · Famalicao26 Apr 202601
  • LA · Moreirense20 Apr 202601
  • LH · FC Porto12 Apr 202613
Benfica — last 6
  • WA · Estoril16 May 202631
  • DH · SC Braga11 May 202622
  • DA · Famalicao2 May 202622
  • WH · Moreirense25 Apr 202641
  • WA · Sporting CP19 Apr 202621
  • WH · Nacional12 Apr 202620

Standings context

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Porto342842+4888
2Sporting CP342572+6582
3Benfica3423110+4980
4SC Braga3416117+2859
5Famalicao3415118+1356
6GIL Vicente34131110+950
7Moreirense3412715-1243
8Arouca3412616-1742
9Guimaraes3412616-1242
10Estoril3410915-339
11Alverca3410915-1739
12Rio Ave3481214-2236
13Santa Clara349916-936
14Nacional349718-834
15Estrela3461216-1830
16Casa Pia3461216-2630
17Tondela3461018-2828
18AVS3431219-4021

Prediction model

OddysAI model output
Home 6%Draw 13%Away 81%
Best market
Market Lean: Benfica
Expected match script
Benfica is expected to dominate possession (projected >60%) and press high from the kickoff to exploit Estoril's low confidence. A goal in the [score withheld]…

Betting angles

Market Lean: Benfica
Primary
Model's highest-confidence market for this fixture.
Over 2.5 trend: 58%
Goals
Estoril 33% · Benfica 83% across each side's last 6 matches.
BTTS trend: 75%
Both teams
Estoril 67% · Benfica 83% in their last 6.

Risk warning

Responsible-betting disclaimer
Low risk
  • Model confidence: 76% · Data quality: high
  • Lineups, injuries and momentum can move sharply in the final hour before kickoff — always re-check before placing a bet.
  • OddysAI surfaces analytical edge, not guarantees. Stake responsibly and never chase losses.

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