Estoril and Benfica are bound to meet in the next round of Primeira Liga on Saturday, 3 May.
Will Estoril find a way to stop Benfica in their tracks or will the guests get the three points they desperately need as they battle for the title with Sporting Lisbon?
Read our Estoril vs Benfica prediction to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Estoril vs Benfica predictions: Easy win for the guests
Key stats
- The Greek forward has already scored a goal against Estoril in their first duel this season.
- Benfica have beaten Estoril to nil in four of their last six meetings.
- Estoril have failed to score twice in their last three matches in the league.
Correct score prediction: Estoril 0-3 Benfica
With Benfica in a tight race for the title at the moment, we can't see Estoril doing anything to stop them, especially when we take into account the recent form of both teams, as well as their H2H record.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Benfica the absolute favourite
- HOME: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.30%
- AWAY: 2/11 (1.18) – 84.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Estoril vs Benfica odds, we can see that the guests are the expected winners and by a huge margin.
This is hardly a surprise considering the overall quality of both teams, as well as their recent form.
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Most recent H2Hs: Benfica with a clear advantage
Estoril have only avoided a loss in one of their last eight duels with Benfica. Furthermore, Benfica have a huge advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with Estoril: 40-9-1.
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/12/24
Benfica
Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/03/24
Benfica
Estoril
Portugal League Cup 24/01/24
Benfica
Estoril
Portugal Primeira Liga 07/10/23
Estoril
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/04/23
Benfica
Estoril
Estoril preview: Bound for a mid-table finish
With three losses and two wins in their last five games in the league, Estoril have been inconsistent lately. That being said, they are currently eighth in the Primeira Liga standings and unlikely to slide down much, so a top-half finish is realistic for Estoril, and that would be a very good result for them for the season.
Jordan Holsgrove and Wagner Pina are suspended for this match, while Xeka is doubtful with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Chamorro (GK), Bacher, Boma, Alvaro, Amaral, Brito, Zanocelo, P. Carvalho, Guitane, Marques & J. Carvalho
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
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Benfica
2
Estoril
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/04/25
W
Casa Pia
1
Estoril
3
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
L
Braga
2
Estoril
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 12/04/25
L
Famalicao
3
Estoril
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/04/25
W
AVS
0
Estoril
3
Benfica preview: Making the final push for the title
With three games left in the Primeira Liga season, Benfica are currently behind Sporting Lisbon in the standings only by virtue of three goals, so we are bound for an exciting ending of the season as the two teams battle for the title. Benfica have been great lately since they're unbeaten in 12 games in a row in the league, 11 of which they've won.
Manu Silva, Alexander Bah, and Renato Sanches are out with injuries, while Angel Di Maria is doubtful. Also, Alvaro Carreras will serve a suspension in this game.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Dahl, Silva, Otamendi, Araujo, Florentino, Kokcu, Aktukoglu, Aursnes, Amdouni & Pavlidis
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
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
D
Arouca
2
Benfica
2
Player to watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
We already mentioned Pavlidis above, suggesting you bet on him to score in this game, so he's clearly our player to watch.
With 18 goals and six assists in the league, it's clear why we think highly of the Greek forward, whose contributions against Estoril Benfica need to stay in the title race.