Benfica vs Estoril Praia predictions, Aug 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

4 weeks ago

Liga Portugal, on Monday, 3:15 pm ET

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As SL Benfica prepares to host Estoril Praia on August 31, 2026, expectations are high for the home side, reflecting their current form and historical dominance. Benfica enters the match with a solid performance, having secured victories in three of their last five outings. This suggests a growing confidence and effective tactical execution, particularly in their attacking play.

In contrast, Estoril Praia has struggled recently, failing to win any of their last five matches. This trend indicates underlying challenges, possibly in both their defensive organization and goal-scoring capabilities. The odds from bookmakers underscore this disparity, with Benfica heavily favored at 1.11 compared to Estoril Praia’s considerable odds of 18.48 to secure a surprise victory.

Tactically, Benfica’s superior form suggests they will likely maintain possession and apply pressure, which could exploit Estoril’s vulnerabilities. That said, football often delivers unexpected results, and while Benfica appears to have the upper hand, Estoril Praia will be motivated to turn their fortunes around. Anticipation builds as this matchup could play a crucial role in shaping their respective seasons, but no outcome is guaranteed in the unpredictable realm of sports.

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Benfica
85.2%

Draw
10%

Estoril
4.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.13	10.40	19.62
1.11	7.50	22.00
1.10	11.80	24.00
1.08	10.00	19.00
1.11	9.43	19.18
1.11	9.00	18.00

Latest Results

20.08.26 SL Benfica – AGF Aarhus – 3:1
17.08.26 Casa Pia – SL Benfica – 0:7
13.08.26 Heart of Midlothian – SL Benfica – 1:1
09.08.26 SL Benfica – Académico de Viseu – 2:2
06.08.26 SL Benfica – Heart of Midlothian – 6:1

22.08.26 Estoril Praia – Rio Ave FC – 0:2
16.08.26 Atletico Nacional – Estoril Praia – 2:0
07.08.26 Estoril Praia – FC Famalicão – 1:1
31.07.26 Os Belenenses – Estoril Praia – 1:1
25.07.26 Estoril Praia – SCU Torreense – 0:0

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 5.

Benfica is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Estoril is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Benfica may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Benfica is the obvious favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Benfica won 17 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 46:19. (average 2.3:1).

Including home matches between the teams, Benfica won 9 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 26:12. (average 2.4:1.1).

Latest Head To Head

16.05.26 Estoril Praia – SL Benfica – 1:3
03.01.26 SL Benfica – Estoril Praia – 3:1
03.05.25 Estoril Praia – SL Benfica – 1:2
23.12.24 SL Benfica – Estoril Praia – 3:0
10.03.24 SL Benfica – Estoril Praia – 3:1

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	FC Porto	3	3	0	0	6:0	6	9
2	Sporting CP	3	2	1	0	8:5	3	7
3	Santa Clara	3	2	1	0	4:2	2	7
4	Maritimo	3	2	1	0	5:3	2	7
5	Gil Vicente	2	2	0	0	3:0	3	6
6	Arouca	3	2	0	1	5:2	3	6
7	Benfica	2	1	1	0	9:2	7	4
8	Nacional	3	1	1	1	4:3	1	4
9	Vitoria Guimaraes	3	1	0	2	3:4	-1	3
10	Rio Ave	3	1	0	2	2:3	-1	3
11	Estrela	2	0	2	0	4:4	0	2
12	Academico Viseu	3	0	2	1	4:5	-1	2
13	Braga	1	0	1	0	2:2	0	1
14	Famalicao	3	0	1	2	2:4	-2	1
15	Estoril	3	0	1	2	1:5	-4	1
16	Moreirense	2	0	1	1	2:6	-4	1
17	Alverca	3	0	1	2	3:7	-4	1
18	Casa Pia	3	0	0	3	0:10	-10	0

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