Estrela Amadora
Benfica
Estrela Amadora vs Benfica Predictions, Picks & Odds – 08/11/2026
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Estrela Amadora find themselves in a deeply concerning run of form heading into this fixture at the Estádio José Gomes. Pedro Marques da Costa Filipe's side have failed to win any of their last five outings, losing four and drawing one, leaving them stranded in twelfth place. Their most recent away trip to face Moreirense offered little encouragement, and the hosts will need a dramatic upturn to trouble their visitors.
Benfica arrive in formidable shape under Marco Silva, sitting second in Liga Portugal and very much in the title hunt. Four wins from their last five matches underline the quality and consistency running through this squad. Having faced Alverca in a cup fixture earlier in November, the Eagles should be well prepared for this league assignment. With nine victories from nine previous meetings against Estrela, including scorelines of 7-0 and 4-0, history is overwhelmingly in their favour.
Benfica's record against Estrela Amadora is nothing short of extraordinary: nine meetings, nine victories, with scorelines including 7-0 and 4-0 in recent encounters. Estrela have failed to find the net in the last two head-to-head fixtures. That level of dominance makes the away win at 1.20 the clearest selection on the card.
Marco Silva's side sit second in Liga Portugal, firmly in the title race, and their recent away form reflects that ambition. Four wins from their last five outings demonstrate a side brimming with confidence and consistency. Estrela, languishing in 12th after four consecutive defeats and a draw, lack the quality to trouble Benfica here.
The hosts will hope for a first-ever victory against the Eagles, but nothing in the data supports that aspiration. Benfica's superiority across every measurable metric, from league position to historical dominance, points firmly towards an away triumph. The visitors should prevail with relative comfort at the Estádio José Gomes on Saturday evening.
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Trends to Know about Estrela Amadora vs Benfica
- Benfica boast nine wins from nine meetings
- Estrela winless in last five league outings
- Benfica sit second, chasing the title
Form & Statistics: Estrela Amadora vs Benfica
Estrela Amadora
Recent form
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Benfica
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Lineups: Estrela Amadora vs Benfica
Estrela Amadora
Starters
- 1 Léo Linck
- 2 Max Scholze
- 3 Luan Patrick
- 4 Stefan Leković
- 5 Rafa Soares
- 6 Santiago Serra
- 7 Eddy Doué
- 8 Abraham Marcus
- 9 Lovro Zvonarek
- 10 Ianis Stoica
- 11 Leandro Antonetti
Bench
- Guilherme Mincarelli Davin
- Bernardo Schappo
- Kevin Höög Jansson
- Jefferson Encada
- Joan Jordán
- David Grilo
- Kévin Moustier
- Miguel Pinto
- João Poniewas
- Nikolay Chernev
- Alisson Souza de Jesus
- Beni Souza
Absent
- Jeremy Arévalo (injury)
Benfica
Starters
- 1 Samuel Soares
- 2 Alexander Bah
- 3 Alessandro Circati
- 4 Tomás Araújo
- 5 Samuel Dahl
- 6 João Palhinha
- 7 Manu Silva
- 8 Rafa Silva
- 9 Gianluca Prestianni
- 10 Andreas Schjelderup
- 11 Vangelis Pavlidis
Bench
- Anatoliy Trubin
- Fredrik Aursnes
- Georgiy Sudakov
- Dodi Lukébakio
- Miguel Figueiredo
- Gonçalo Moreira
- José Neto
- Clément Lenglet
- Souffian El Karouani
- Echeverri
- Gabriel Índio
Absent
- Jakub Kamiński (injury)
- Gonçalo Oliveira (injury)
- Leandro Barreiro (Cruciate ligament injury (expected early July 2027 return))
- Jhon Durán (Inactive)
- Ferreira (Inactive)
Low confidence
Both sides are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, though it is worth stressing that neither XI has been confirmed, with both sourced from a single outlet a week out from kickoff. Treat these selections as informed speculation rather than settled fact.
Should the formations hold, Vangelis Pavlidis leads the Benfica attack against an Estrela Amadora side that will look to Lovro Zvonarek for creativity in behind. The mirrored shape sets up a compact midfield battle, with the double pivots of both sides likely to dictate the tempo at Estádio José Gomes.
Estrela Amadora vs Benfica: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Estrela Amadora vs Benfica Match?
What time is Estrela Amadora vs Benfica?
Estrela Amadora host Benfica at the Estádio José Gomes on Sunday 8th November 2026, with kickoff at 20:30.
Where is Estrela Amadora vs Benfica being played?
This fixture takes place at the Estádio José Gomes, home ground of Estrela Amadora.
How Can I Watch Estrela Amadora vs Benfica on TV and Live Stream?
Check local listings for Liga Portugal broadcast details in your region.
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