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BENFICA VS ALVERCA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: BENFICA VS ALVERCA
As Benfica prepare to host Alverca on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
BENFICA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Benfica, currently 3rd in the standings with 46 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 22 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
ALVERCA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Alverca, sitting 10th with 24 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 9 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BENFICA VS ALVERCA
Recent meetings between Benfica and Alverca have favored Benfica, with Alverca claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Tondela, Benfica recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Silva, Banjaqui, Barreiro, Aursnes, Schjelderup, Sudakov, Prestianni, Pavlidis. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Alverca's last outing came against Estrela Amadora, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-1-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gomes, Meupiyou, Gomez, Naves, Chissumba, Lincoln, Abdulai, Touaizi, Chiquinho, Milovanovic, Figueiredo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Benfica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Benfica and Alverca are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Tondela, Benfica recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Silva, Banjaqui, Barreiro, Aursnes, Schjelderup, Sudakov, Prestianni, Pavlidis. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.
Alverca's last outing came against Estrela Amadora, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-1-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Gomes, Meupiyou, Gomez, Naves, Chissumba, Lincoln, Abdulai, Touaizi, Chiquinho, Milovanovic, Figueiredo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.
Looking ahead, Benfica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Benfica and Alverca are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BENFICA VS ALVERCA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Benfica's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Alverca's games average 2.5 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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