Match Analysis: CF Estrela vs Benfica – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-16
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio Jose Gomes, Amadora, Portugal
Game Overview
Benfica is the clear favorite based on historical dominance and current form, facing CF Estrela Amadora who has never beaten them in the last 15 meetings. Benfica is competing for Champions League qualification and shows stronger offensive and defensive stats.
Key Factors to Consider
- Benfica ranks 11th, Estrela 9th; Benfica averages 2.36 goals scored per game and concedes 0.8, while Estrela averages 0.81 goals scored and concedes 1.46. Benfica has a longer winning streak and fewer losses recently.
- In their last 20 meetings, Benfica won 18, Estrela none in the last 15 meetings. Benfica has scored 50 goals to Estrela's 11 overall historically.
- No significant injuries reported affecting either side, both teams expected to field strong lineups.
- Home advantage slightly favors Estrela, but they have limited success historically at home against Benfica. Weather and pitch conditions expected to be neutral.
- Benfica has high motivation to secure points for Champions League qualification, Estrela is focused on mid-table stability.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Benfica -550, CF Estrela 1200, Draw 575 | Benfica | ★★★★☆ 85% |
Spread | Benfica -2 105, CF Estrela +2 -125 | Benfica -2 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Over/under | Over 3 -108, Under 3 -112 | Over 3 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Benfica -11% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 3 16% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3 at 16% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 16.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Benfica moneyline win, -2 goal spread for Benfica, over 3 goals total
Predicted Score: 0-3