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Benfica travel to Vila Nova on Saturday for a Primeira Liga clash against an in-form Famalicao side, with both teams still chasing significant end-of-season objectives.
The visitors are aiming to secure their place in the top two, while the hosts continue their push for a historic European qualification spot.
In addition to our Famalicao vs Benfica prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Famalicao vs Benfica key stats
- Famalicao are unbeaten in their last nine matches (W5, D4).
- Famalicao have won five of their last six home league games in 2026 (D1).
- Benfica have scored 2+ goals in 10 of their last 11 league matches.
- Benfica are unbeaten in 46 Primeira Liga games (W33, D13).
Famalicao vs Benfica preview: Hosts eye statement result against title chasers
| Famalicao | vs | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 2nd |
| 51 | Points | 75 |
| 39 | Goals For | 67 |
| 27 | Goals Against | 20 |
| 15 | Clean Sheets | 14 |
| 7th | Home Rank | 2nd |
| 5th | Away Rank | 3rd |
Famalicao head into this contest brimming with confidence after an impressive run of results that has kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-five finish.
Hugo Oliveira’s side have made their home ground a fortress in recent months, winning five of their last six league games there while keeping four clean sheets in that stretch. That consistency has played a key role in their current nine-match unbeaten run, which continued with a narrow 1-0 victory away to Estoril last time out.
With European qualification within reach, the hosts have every reason to believe they can challenge one of the league’s heavyweights, especially given their recent success in this fixture on home soil, where they have beaten Benfica in their last two meetings without conceding.
On the injury front, Famalicao appear to be in strong shape, with no major concerns reported, though Oscar Aranda remains a doubt after missing recent matches.
Benfica, meanwhile, arrive with momentum of their own as they look to lock down second place and secure automatic Champions League qualification.
Jose Mourinho’s men produced an emphatic 4-1 victory over Moreirense last time out, extending their remarkable unbeaten league run to 46 matches. Their attacking consistency has been a standout feature, with the Eagles regularly scoring multiple goals and winning nine of their last 11 league outings.
While the title race may be slipping beyond reach with Porto holding a significant advantage, Benfica still have plenty at stake, particularly with Sporting Lisbon close behind in the race for second. Their away form should give them confidence too, having won 11 of their 15 league trips this season.
However, they are not without concerns, as Tomas Araujo remains sidelined with a muscle issue, leaving Antonio Silva and Nicolas Otamendi to continue at the heart of defence.
Famalicao vs Benfica form guide & betting tips
| Famalicao | vs | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-D-D-W | League Form | W-D-W-W-W |
| 9 | Points | 13 |
| 6th | Form Table | 1st |
| 7 | Goals For | 12 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
| W-D-D-D-W | Form (all comps) | W-D-W-W-W |
Whispers predicts: Famalicao 1-1 Benfica
Famalicao’s excellent home form suggests they can make this a difficult contest, but Benfica’s attacking quality and consistency should ultimately prove decisive, with both teams likely to finding the net, an outcome priced at 4/5.
With the form of both teams, we expect them to share the spoils and a draw at 16/5 is a juicy offer.
> Match result – Draw at 16/5| Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score at 4/5| Likelihood: Likely
> Over 1.5 goals at 2/9 | Likelihood: Likely
> Correct score – 1-1 at 6/1| Likelihood:Outsider