9 September 2016 at 19:30
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Benfica dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.3
Average goals per game
70%
Games with 3+ goals
20%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (12%) — the odds may underestimate Benfica.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 7.50 | 4.00 | 1.44 |
| Max | 7.90 | 4.31 | 1.50 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 12.3% | 22.6% | 65.0% |
| Public market | 12.6% | 22.4% | 65.0% |
Arouca vs Benfica — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/03/2625/26 | Arouca | 1–2 | Benfica | 10.00/5.75/1.24 |
| 25/10/2525/26 | Benfica | 5–0 | Arouca | 1.15/7.58/13.54 |
| 13/04/2524/25 | Benfica | 2–2 | Arouca | 1.16/7.45/16.48 |
| 01/12/2424/25 | Arouca | 0–2 | Benfica | 10.13/5.86/1.26 |
| 12/05/2423/24 | Benfica | 5–0 | Arouca | 1.24/6.60/9.76 |
| 06/01/2423/24 | Arouca | 0–3 | Benfica | 6.27/4.64/1.47 |
| 31/01/2322/23 | Arouca | 0–3 | Benfica | 9.87/5.04/1.33 |
| 05/08/2222/23 | Benfica | 4–0 | Arouca | 1.15/7.20/19.86 |
| 21/01/2221/22 | Arouca | 0–2 | Benfica | 11.62/5.35/1.27 |
| 14/08/2121/22 | Benfica | 2–0 | Arouca | 1.17/6.80/16.98 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Arouca
Away Record: Benfica
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Benfica defeated Arouca 2:1. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2016. Goals were scored by Nélson Semedo 16′, L. López 51′, Walter González 56′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Arouca had 43% possession while Benfica held 57%. Arouca had 5 shots (1 on target) compared to 23 (8 on target) for Benfica. Arouca made 3 substitutions, Benfica made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Arouca and Benfica — 3 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Álex Grimaldo
assist: Zequinha
Match Statistics
Arouca had 43% possession against Benfica's 57%. Arouca registered 5 shots (1 on target) while Benfica managed 23 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 0–6. Fouls committed: 15–17.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Arouca have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Benfica show 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Arouca
Benfica
Arouca vs Benfica Head to Head Results
Arouca and Benfica have met 19 times — Arouca won 1, Benfica won 16, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 19 meetings. A combined 60 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.16 per match (9 for the home side, 51 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 6 matches (32%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benfica are currently unbeaten in the last 14 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–0 in 2025.
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Arouca
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Drawn
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Benfica
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API data: 15 Mar 2026