4 October 2020 at 17:30

32
Full Time
Referee: Tiago Martins

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 dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Benfica4wins
2draws6 meetings
Farense0wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

67%

Games with 3+ goals

83%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (67%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (86%) — the odds may underestimate Farense.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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

Home 90.1%Draw 11.0%Away 4.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.118.5017.00
Max1.119.7324.99
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 37.0%
Market favourite:Benfica · Heavy favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market86.3%9.8%3.8%
Public market84.1%10.4%5.5%
Δ2.2%0.5%1.7%

Benfica vs Farense — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Benfica
Result vs. Market: Benfica (90%)

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.

BenficaHalf-time:10Farense
12Shots14
7Shots on target9

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/04/25Benfica3–2Farense1.12/8.90/19.94
02/11/24Farense1–2Benfica11.80/6.62/1.21
22/04/24Farense1–3Benfica6.71/5.19/1.41
08/12/23Benfica1–1Farense1.16/7.74/14.44
21/02/21Farense0–0Benfica6.81/4.43/1.47
04/10/20Benfica3–2Farense1.11/9.08/21.66

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: Benfica

W 701D 202L 148
Over 2.555
Goals scored2161

Away Record: Farense

W 102D 98L 174
Over 2.547
Goals scored397

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Benfica defeated Farense 3:2. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2020. Goals were scored by Pizzi 15′, Jonatan Lucca 54′, H. Seferović 79′, H. Seferović 87′, Patrick 90′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Benfica had 58% possession while Farense held 42%. Benfica had 12 shots (7 on target) compared to 14 (9 on target) for Farense. Benfica made 5 substitutions, Farense made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Nikola Stojiljković 50′), Goal cancelled (Ryan Gauld 59′).

Match Events

Key match events between Benfica and Farense — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Benfica
Farense
Kick Off
Pizzi

assist: Rafa Silva

15′
34′Fábio Nunes
Half Time
VAR
50′Goal cancelled
54′
Jonatan Lucca

assist: R. Gauld

L. WaldschmidtH. Seferović
55′
GabrielJ. Weigl
55′
Rafa SilvaPedrinho
55′
VAR
59′Goal cancelled
67′
Cláudio FalcãoB. Mansilla
André Almeida71′
JardelFerro
74′
H. Seferović

assist: Álex Grimaldo

79′
81′
Fabrício IsidoroHugo Seco
81′
N. StojiljkovićPatrick
H. Seferović

assist: D. Núñez

87′
D. NúñezChiquinho
88′
89′Cássio Scheid
90+3′
Alex PintoPedro Henrique
90+3′
Cássio ScheidBura
90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Benfica had 58% possession against Farense's 42%. Benfica registered 12 shots (7 on target) while Farense managed 14 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 12–11.

7Shots on Goal9
2Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox12
6Shots outsidebox2
12Fouls11
3Corner Kicks2
1Offsides4
58%Ball Possession42%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves4
523Total passes364
414Passes accurate261
79%Passes %72%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Benfica have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Farense show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Benfica

WWDWWD

Farense

WWLLDD

Benfica vs Farense Head to Head Results

Benfica and Farense have met 10 times — Benfica won 8, Farense won 0, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Benfica leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 36 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.60 per match (27 for the home side, 9 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (70%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (70%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Benfica are currently unbeaten in the last 10 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2020.

8

Benfica

2

Drawn

0

Farense

Goals: 27Goals: 9

Recent Meetings (10)

17 Dec 2025Farense0 – 2Benfica
2 Apr 2025Benfica3 – 2Farense
14 Jan 2025Farense1 – 3Benfica
2 Nov 2024Farense1 – 2Benfica
12 Jul 2024Benfica5 – 0Farense
22 Apr 2024Farense1 – 3Benfica
8 Dec 2023Benfica1 – 1Farense
10 Jul 2021Benfica3 – 2Farense
21 Feb 2021Farense0 – 0Benfica
26 Aug 2020Benfica5 – 1Farense
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026