Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Primeira Liga fixture.
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A. Schjelderup⚽S. Lopes Cabral🟨Figueiredo⚽Mateus Oliveira🟨Chiquinho🔄V. Pavlidis⚽J. Mourinho🟨G. Prestianni🟨Lincoln🔄S. Lopes Cabral🔄Figueiredo🔄Marezi🔄G. Prestianni🔄A. Schjelderup🔄A. Cabral⚽V. Pavlidis🔄B. Meupiyou🔄Rafa Silva🔄T. Araujo🟨Benfica got the job done on Sunday 8 February, winning 2-1 at home to Alverca (Primeira Liga). At the break it was 1-1. On the numbers, Benfica saw more of the ball (64%), while the shot count was 29 for Benfica and 6 for Alverca.
For Benfica, A. Schjelderup (16') and A. Cabral (86') were on target. The goal for Alverca came from Figueiredo (30').
All six of our tips landed, with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score coming in.
5W 2D 3L1.70 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BenficaHome | Rating | AlvercaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,851 | Overall | 1,521 |
| 1,838 | Match venue | 1,471 |
| 1,838 | At home | 1,527 |
| 1,805 | Away | 1,471 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,692 | Attack | 1,468 |
| 1,727 | Defence | 1,515 |
| 1,729 | Home attack | 1,473 |
| 1,647 | Away attack | 1,489 |
| 1,708 | Home defence | 1,518 |
| 1,709 | Away defence | 1,480 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,315 | Goal environment | 1,513 |
| 2,128 | Home goals | 1,492 |
| 1,687 | Away goals | 1,522 |
| 1,531 | Possession | 1,480 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,568 | Set-piece attack | 1,490 |
| 1,565 | Set-piece defence | 1,490 |
| 1,702 | Close games | 1,514 |
| 1,898 | Winning margin | 1,516 |
Match venue compares Benfica at home with Alverca away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Benfica1:1Alverca1:1
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickOver 2.5
A clash of contrasts, this is. The mighty Benfica, unbeaten in the league after twenty matches, welcomes the struggling Alverca to their fortress. Much to ponder, there is, in the numbers and the recent tales of these two sides. The Tale of the Table Third place, Benfica…
Umery UnderdogWonThe pickBTTS Yes
On paper, this Primeira Liga clash looks like a foregone conclusion. Benfica, sitting third and unbeaten in the league with 13 wins and 7 draws, host an Alverca side languishing in tenth. The odds reflect this gulf, with the home win priced at a minuscule 1.21. For a tipster who…
Value VinnyWonThe pickOver 2.5
When the maths speaks, I listen. And right now, the numbers are screaming that goals are on the menu when Benfica hosts Alverca. Let's cut through the noise and find where the real value lies. Benfica sit third in the Primeira Liga, boasting an unbeaten record of 13 wins and 7…
PajimonWonThe pickOver 2.5
Alright, braai masters and football lovers, let's talk about this Primeira Liga clash! Benfica hosting Alverca looks like a classic big dog vs underdog story, and the numbers tell us exactly what to expect. I'm here for the wins and the goals, not the salad bowl, so let's dive…
The Big "O"WonThe pickOver 2.5
Alright, let's talk about the main event – Benfica hosting Alverca. As The Big O, I live for matches that promise goals, excitement, and that sweet, sweet Over hitting. This Primeira Liga clash has all the ingredients for a classic goal-fest, and I'm here to tell you why. First…
Mr CertaintyWonThe pickOver 2.5
The Primeira Liga presents a classic case of top versus middle as third-placed Benfica hosts tenth-placed Alverca. On paper, this looks like a straightforward assignment for the unbeaten league leaders, but as your hyper-cautious analyst, I never take anything for granted. Let's…
The head-to-head covers two games since August 2025, and Benfica have won both. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Benfica vs Alverca prediction page.
