All eyes will be on Estadio Jose Gomes as Estrela Amadora host Benfica in the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday, 2 February 2025. View our free Estrela Amadora vs Benfica predictions below.
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Estrela Amadora vs Benfica predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of Estrela Amadora’s last seven meetings with Benfica.
- Four of Benfica's last five games went above the 3.5-goal line.
- Benfica led at half-time in six of their last seven clashes with Estrela Amadora.
- Estrela Amadora are currently on a four-match winless run.
Correct score prediction: Estrela Amadora 0-3 Benfica
While Estrela Amadora have no wins in their last four games, Benfica won five of their last seven matches. Interestingly, Benfica came out on top in eight consecutive skirmishes between these teams, averaging three goals per game while keeping five clean sheets. On that note, we are backing the visitors to win to nil.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Benfica are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 17/2 (9.50) – 10.5%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Benfica secured a place in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League with an impressive 2-0 win at Juventus earlier this week. They have been one of the best teams in the Portuguese top flight this season, winning 13 of 19 league matches.
On the other hand, Estrela Amadora are without a win in their last four games. They are 16th in the 18-team Primeira Liga table, while their opponents are second.
With that in mind, Benfica are the expected winners at 2/7 (1.29). Teams with these odds generally have a 77.8% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Benfica opened the scoring in six of their last seven matches, and in five of their last six encounters with Estrela Amadora. Given that they had the lead at the half-time break in six of the last seven meetings between these sides, HT Benfica to win has an appealing look at 8/11 (1.73). That one has a 57.9% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Benfica?
Estrela Amadora and Benfica have clashed eight times in the last two decades and Benfica won every single time.
Portugal Cup 23/11/24
Benfica
Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24
Benfica
Estrela
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/01/24
Estrela
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/08/23
Benfica
Estrela
Portugal League Cup 20/11/22
Estrela
Benfica
Estrela Amadora preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Leonel Bucca should be available for selection after serving a one-game suspension, while Caio Santana is sidelined with an injury.
Predicted lineup: Gudzulic (GK), Lima, Drame, Gabriel, Travassos, Keliano, Moreira, Ruiz, Varela, Pinho & Manu.
Portugal Primeira Liga 11/05/25
L
AVS
1
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 05/05/25
L
Rio Ave
2
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 26/04/25
W
FC Porto
0
Estrela
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
L
Arouca
1
Estrela
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 13/04/25
L
SC Farense
1
Estrela
0
Benfica preview: No new absentees
As for Benfica, there are no injury concerns except for midfielder Renato Sanches, who remains questionable for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Bah, Otamendi, Silva, Araujo, Aursnes, Luis, Kokcu, Schjelderup, Pavlidis & Di Maria.
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: Angel Di Maria
Benfica cruised to a comfortable 7-0 victory in their last clash with Estrela Amadora, and Angel Di Maria was directly involved in the first four goals, scoring a hat-trick and providing one assist. The former Real Madrid player has 11 goals and five assists in his last 17 appearances across all competitions. He will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.