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BENFICA VS AVS - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: BENFICA VS AVS
As Benfica prepare to host AVS on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
BENFICA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Benfica, currently 3rd in the standings with 52 points from 22 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 25 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
AVS PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
AVS, sitting 18th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BENFICA VS AVS
Recent meetings between Benfica and AVS have favored Benfica, with AVS claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Santa Clara, Benfica recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Silva, Araujo, Barreiro, Barrenechea, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
AVS's last outing came against Estoril, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Adriel, Rivas, Vitor, Devenish, Pivo, Mendonca, Roni, Lima, Duarte, Tomane, Akinsola. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Benfica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Benfica and AVS 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 Santa Clara, Benfica recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Silva, Araujo, Barreiro, Barrenechea, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
AVS's last outing came against Estoril, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Adriel, Rivas, Vitor, Devenish, Pivo, Mendonca, Roni, Lima, Duarte, Tomane, Akinsola. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Benfica are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Benfica and AVS 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 AVS
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Benfica's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. AVS's games average 3.2 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.
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