On 02.05.2026, Benfica and Famalicao will battle it out in the Portugal Primeira Liga. Benfica, with their excellent track record this season, is favored to win. Our detailed match analysis provides everything you need to know about both teams, offering strategic betting advice to guide your decisions.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 31 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 63/15 | 82 |
| 2 | Benfica | 31 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 67/20 | 75 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 30 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 75/20 | 72 |
| 4 | SC Braga | 31 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 59/31 | 56 |
| 5 | Famalicao | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 39/27 | 51 |
| 6 | GIL Vicente | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 46/32 | 49 |
Key Player Statistics: Famalicao vs Benfica
Famalicao vs Benfica Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Famalicao | 22.12.2025 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Famalicao | 17.01.2025 | 4-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Benfica | 11.08.2024 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Benfica | 05.05.2024 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Famalicao | 29.12.2023 | 3-0 |
| Taça de Portugal | Benfica | Famalicao | 25.11.2023 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Famalicao | 03.03.2023 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Benfica | 10.09.2022 | 0-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Famalicao | 23.04.2022 | 0-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Benfica | 12.12.2021 | 1-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Estoril | Famalicao | 26.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primeira Liga | SC Braga | Famalicao | 19.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Moreirense | 10.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primeira Liga | FC Porto | Famalicao | 04.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Nacional | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Guimaraes | Famalicao | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Arouca | 06.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Rio Ave | Famalicao | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Famalicao | Casa Pia | 23.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | Famalicao | 15.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Moreirense | 25.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Sporting CP | Benfica | 19.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Nacional | 12.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Casa Pia | Benfica | 06.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | Guimaraes | 21.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primeira Liga | Arouca | Benfica | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | FC Porto | 08.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primeira Liga | GIL Vicente | Benfica | 02.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Real Madrid | Benfica | 25.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primeira Liga | Benfica | AVS | 21.02.2026 | 3-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Famalicao VS Benfica
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Famalicao vs Benfica
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Famalicao vs Benfica
htmlSome fixtures just write themselves. Famalicão hosting Benfica at home in the Primeira Liga is one of those nights where the gap between hope and reality gets tested under the floodlights.
Let's be honest about what the numbers are telling us. Benfica sit second in the table with 75 points from 31 games, scoring 67 goals and conceding just 20. That's a machine. Famalicão, for their part, are doing genuinely well in fifth with 48 points — but the distance between these two sides is enormous right now.
The head-to-head record is brutal reading for Famalicão fans. Benfica have dominated this matchup historically, with wins of 4-0, 3-0, 2-0, and 4-0 in recent encounters. The only bright spot for the hosts? They've won the last two meetings at their own ground, 2-0 on both occasions. That's the thread Famalicão will be clinging to tonight.
Here's what you need to watch for — and this is something most casual observers will miss. Famalicão's recent form has actually been quietly impressive. They drew at Porto, drew at Braga, and beat Guimarães away. They're not rolling over for anyone. But Gil Dias, their creative engine with seven assists this season, carries eight yellow cards. One reckless challenge and Famalicão lose their most dangerous creator.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a walkover. Famalicão at home can hurt teams on the counter. The question is whether Benfica's firepower overwhelms them before that happens.
And that firepower has a name: Vangelis Pavlidis. Twenty-two goals in 30 league games. The Greek striker has been absolutely relentless, and Famalicão's defence will need a near-perfect performance to contain him.
From a betting perspective, Benfica at 1.68 reflects genuine probability. But I think the smarter play is Benfica to win and both teams to score — Famalicão have found the net at home consistently this season, and Benfica have looked slightly more open defensively away from the Estádio da Luz. I'd also back Pavlidis to score anytime; at this rate he's almost obligatory.
My bold prediction: Benfica win 2-1, with Pavlidis on the scoresheet and Famalicão grabbing a late consolation that flatters the scoreline but tells a real story about their fight.
This won't be a classic. But it'll be a test of Famalicão's spirit — and proof of just how far Benfica's title ambitions can carry them. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Zlobin | Russia | 29 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 84 |
| Gil Dias | Portugal | 29 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| L. Realpe | Ecuador | 25 | Defender | 184 | 74 |
| J. de Haas | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 194 | 87 |
| T. van de Looi | Netherlands | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 80 |
| Rafa Soares | Portugal | 30 | Defender | 177 | 70 |
| Rodrigo Pinheiro | Portugal | 23 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| L. Carević | Montenegro | 27 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 85 |
| S. Elisor | France | 26 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| Óscar Aranda | Spain | 24 | Attacker | 181 | 78 |
| O. Mamageishvili | Georgia | 23 | Midfielder | 180 | 69 |
| Hugo Alberto Pires da Cunha | Portugal | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 91 |
| Sorriso | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| Gabriel | Brazil | 23 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 90 |
| Pedro Santos | Portugal | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 66 |
| Mathias De Amorim | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 174 | 70 |
| R. Beney | Switzerland | 21 | Attacker | 187 | 76 |
| Gustavo Sá | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 189 | 82 |
| Rafael Venâncio | Brazil | 20 | Defender | 184 | n/a |
| M. Zabiri | Morocco | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 69 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Á. Di María | Argentina | 38 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| A. Trubin | Ukraine | 24 | Goalkeeper | 199 | 88 |
| A. Bah | Denmark | 28 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| S. Dahl | Sweden | 23 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| K. Aktürkoğlu | Türkiye | 27 | Attacker | 173 | 68 |
| Tiago Gouveia | Portugal | 24 | Attacker | 176 | 70 |
| Samuel Soares | Portugal | 23 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 94 |
| A. Bajrami | Albania | 24 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| Manu | Portugal | 24 | Midfielder | 189 | 83 |
| A. Schjelderup | Norway | 21 | Attacker | 176 | 73 |
| J. Wynder | USA | 21 | Defender | 187 | 72 |
| António Silva | Portugal | 22 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| Nuno Félix | Portugal | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| João Veloso | Portugal | 20 | Midfielder | 186 | 73 |
| Rafael LuÃs | Portugal | 21 | Midfielder | 188 | 83 |
| João Pedro Seno Luís Rêgo | Portugal | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | 64 |
| G. Prestianni | Argentina | 20 | Attacker | 165 | 63 |
| Diogo Ferreira Prioste | Portugal | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 77 |
| Diogo Ferreira | Portugal | 19 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 84 |
| Leandro Henrique Sousa Santos | Portugal | 20 | Defender | 181 | 68 |
Famalicao vs Benfica match odds
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