Match Analysis: Benfica vs Arouca – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-25
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Game Overview
Benfica, currently 3rd in Liga Portugal, hosts Arouca who are 11th. Benfica are dominant historically and recently, boasting an unbeaten home record with strong scoring, while Arouca have mixed form with few away wins. Benfica are favored due to superior recent results, solid defense, and high scoring rate versus Arouca's vulnerabilities.
Key Factors to Consider
- Benfica has an unbeaten streak with 5 wins and 3 draws overall, scoring on average 1.63 goals and conceding 0.5 per match, showcasing a strong defense and consistent attack. Arouca has a lower form with 2 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses, averaging 1.25 goals scored but conceding 2.38 on average, indicating defensive weaknesses. Benfica boasts 4 clean sheets compared to none for Arouca.
- In the past 20 meetings, Benfica won 17 times, drawing twice and losing once to Arouca, with a total goal difference of 55 to 10 favoring Benfica. Benfica have scored at least 2 goals in their last 13 meetings against Arouca, highlighting offensive dominance. Recent years show Benfica are heavily favored historically and statistically.
- No specific injury updates are currently available. Benfica have no reported key player absences; Arouca's squad status is also stable, with no notable injury concerns publicly reported.
- The match is at Benfica’s home ground Estádio da Luz, a large stadium offering strong home support; this venue advantage is significant given Benfica's strong home form. No adverse weather or unique external factors are noted. UEFA Europa League contention adds competitive motivation for Benfica.
- Benfica, competing for UEFA Europa League positions, have high motivation to secure a win at home. Arouca, mid-table with mixed form and fewer away wins, may play defensively aiming to contain Benfica and possibly force a draw or minimize damage.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Benfica: -675, Draw: 725, Arouca: 1300 | Benfica Win | ★★★★☆ 85% |
| Spread | Benfica: -2 -122, Arouca: +2 102 | Benfica -2 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over 3.25: -112, Under 3.25: -108 | Over 3.25 goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Benfica -14% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3.25 10% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3.25 at 10% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 11% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Benfica to win with a strong probability and likely dominant scoreline given their home advantage, historical dominance, and better overall form.
Predicted Score: 3-0