Arouca will take on Benfica on Sunday, 1 December in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
The hosts come into the match inside the bottom three in the league table and although there is still plenty of time to dig themselves out of it, they will want to start picking up points quickly.
Benfica, meanwhile, are still in third position but have a game in hand on Porto and Sporting Lisbon above them. With Sporting still boasting a perfect league record, Benfica know that they can't afford to slip up here.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, check out our Arouca vs Benfica prediction below.
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Arouca vs Benfica prediction: A big win on the cards for Benfica
Key stats
- Benfica have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
- Arouca have failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Each of Benfica's three most recent matches has produced more than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Arouca 1-4 Benfica
Benfica have been an entertaining team to watch of late with goals in at both ends so we don't anticipate they will win this one to nil. However, they should have far too much firepower for Arouca and we can see them securing an emphatic win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Benfica go in as huge favourites
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Arouca vs Benfica odds illustrate just how big the gulf is between these two teams. Arouca have been given just a 10% chance of winning by Ladbrokes, despite the fact they are playing at home while Benfica have been given an 80% chance of taking the three points with them back to Lisbon.
Check out our betting tips today page for more Primeira Liga predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: Benfica dominance
This is a fixture that has been well and truly dominated by Benfica in recent years with the Eagles winning each of their last 11 fixtures against Arouca. Arouca's last win over Benfica came all the way back in 2015 so the current group of players know nothing but misery when it comes to facing Portugal's most successful club.
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/05/24
Benfica
Arouca
Portugal Primeira Liga 06/01/24
Arouca
Benfica
Portugal League Cup 31/10/23
Arouca
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/01/23
Arouca
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/08/22
Benfica
Arouca
Arouca preview: Damage limitation mode
Arouca haven't even scored a goal against Benfica in any of their last four meetings with them so getting on the scoresheet would represent progress for them on Sunday night. More importantly, however, will be trying to keep the scoreline down in order to prevent a sharp dip in confidence ahead of a busy December.
Predicted lineup: Mantl (GK), Esgaio, Popovic, Fontan, Dante, Simao, Sylla, Santos, Jason, Rodrigues, Trezza
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Gil Vicente
1
Arouca
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
D
Casa Pia
0
Arouca
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
L
Santa Clara
2
Arouca
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Estrela
0
Arouca
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
D
Benfica
2
Arouca
2
Benfica preview: Hunting down Sporting
At present, there is nothing Benfica can do when chasing Sporting Lisbon down as the Lions aren't slipping up. However, their 5-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League will have rocked them which will give Benfica hope. All they can do is keep winning matches at ease, something they should be able to manage on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Bah, Otamendi, Araujo, Carreras, Florentino, Aursnes, Akturkoglu, Kokcu, Di Maria, Pavlidis
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Sporting
1
Benfica
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Estoril
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
AVS
0
Benfica
6
Portugal Cup 23/04/25
W
FC Tirsense
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Guimaraes
0
Benfica
3
Player to watch: Kerem Akturkoglu
Kerem Akturkoglu was a last-ditch signing by Benfica in the summer but they must now be wondering where they would be without him as he has been their most consistent and dependable goalscorer all season. He has five goals in just seven Primeira Liga appearances and will be the player that Arouca are most fearful of.