Benfica vs Estoril Praia: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 31 August 2026
Benfica return to league duty after sealing Europa League qualification, while Estoril arrive winless and struggling defensively.
Benfica vs Estoril Praia: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | 31 August 2026
Benfica vs Estoril Praia prediction: Benfica have won three straight matches in all competitions, including a 7-0 league demolition of Casa Pia and a 3-1 European win in Denmark. They have beaten Estoril in nine consecutive league meetings. Estoril have one point from three games, have lost two straight without scoring and are winless in 11 league matches. With Vangelis Pavlidis in prolific form, Benfica should dominate. Our prediction is Benfica 3-0 Estoril Praia.
Match Details
- Fixture: Benfica vs Estoril Praia
- Competition: Primeira Liga
- Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
- Venue: Estadio da Luz
- Prediction: Benfica 3-0 Estoril Praia
Match Preview
Benfica return to league duty after sealing Europa League qualification, while Estoril arrive winless and struggling defensively.
Benfica have won three straight matches in all competitions, including a 7-0 league demolition of Casa Pia and a 3-1 European win in Denmark. They have beaten Estoril in nine consecutive league meetings. Estoril have one point from three games, have lost two straight without scoring and are winless in 11 league matches. With Vangelis Pavlidis in prolific form, Benfica should dominate.
Benfica Team News
Fredrik Aursnes could miss out with an ankle sprain. Pavlidis remains the focal point after 10 goals in his last six appearances. Prestianni and Rafa Silva are expected to continue out wide.
Estoril Praia Team News
Jordan Holsgrove could remain absent with a muscle injury. Xeka returns from suspension.
Predicted Lineups
Benfica: Soares; Bah, Araujo, Lenglet, Dahl; Barreiro, Barrenechea; Rafa Silva, Sudakov, Prestianni; Pavlidis.
Estoril Praia: Robles; Sanchez, Ferro, Sierra, Medrano; Xeka, Tsoungui; Guitane, Carvalho, Lacximicant; Begraoui.
Betting Tips
Full-time result: Benfica to win.
Double chance: Benfica or Draw.
Both teams to score: No.
Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals.
Correct score: Benfica 3-0 Estoril Praia.
No bookmaker odds are attached because none were supplied.
Score Prediction
Benfica 3-0 Estoril Praia.
Hot Stat
Benfica have won each of their last nine league meetings with Estoril and recently scored seven in a single Primeira Liga match.
Final Analysis
Benfica have won three straight matches in all competitions, including a 7-0 league demolition of Casa Pia and a 3-1 European win in Denmark. They have beaten Estoril in nine consecutive league meetings. Estoril have one point from three games, have lost two straight without scoring and are winless in 11 league matches. With Vangelis Pavlidis in prolific form, Benfica should dominate.
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