14 March 2026 at 20:30

12
Full Time
Referee: Jose Bessa

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.

Arouca0wins
1draws10 meetings
Benfica9wins

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

Market Summary

Margin: 8.0%

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 10.0%Draw 17.4%Away 80.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min10.005.751.24
Max10.005.751.24
Over 2.5: 62.5%Under 2.5: 43.5%
Market favourite:Benfica · Heavy favourite

Result vs. Market

Benfica
Result vs. Market: Benfica (81%)

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.

AroucaHalf-time:10Benfica
12Shots22
6Shots on target5

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
14/03/26Arouca1–2Benfica10.00/5.75/1.24
25/10/25Benfica5–0Arouca1.15/7.58/13.54
13/04/25Benfica2–2Arouca1.16/7.45/16.48
01/12/24Arouca0–2Benfica10.13/5.86/1.26
12/05/24Benfica5–0Arouca1.24/6.60/9.76
06/01/24Arouca0–3Benfica6.27/4.64/1.47
31/01/23Arouca0–3Benfica9.87/5.04/1.33
05/08/22Benfica4–0Arouca1.15/7.20/19.86
21/01/22Arouca0–2Benfica11.62/5.35/1.27
14/08/21Benfica2–0Arouca1.17/6.80/16.98

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

W 90D 76L 131
Over 2.548
Goals scored326

Away Record: Benfica

W 701D 202L 148
Over 2.555
Goals scored2161

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Benfica defeated Arouca 2:1. The match was played in Primeira Liga 2025. Goals were scored by I. Barbero 7′ (pen.), R. Rios 50′, F. Ivanovic 90′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Arouca had 39% possession while Benfica held 61%. Arouca had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 22 (5 on target) for Benfica. Expected goals: Arouca 2.65 — Benfica 2.09. Arouca made 5 substitutions, Benfica made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Ivan Barbero 5′).

Match Events

Key match events between Arouca and Benfica — 3 goals and 12 cards recorded during the match.

Arouca
Benfica
Kick Off
Penalty confirmed5′
VAR
I. Barbero

Penalty

7′
Half Time
50′
R. Rios

assist: A. Schjelderup

H. LeeP. Gozalbez
70′
73′
A. BahA. Dedic
74′
A. SilvaF. Ivanovic
74′
D. LukebakioG. Prestianni
74′
Rafa SilvaG. Sudakov
N. DjouahraPuche
75′
D. MonteiroJ. Silva
75′
J. SanchezB. Popovic
79′
I. BarberoD. Nandin
79′
85′
A. SchjelderupAnisio
90′
F. Ivanovic

assist: G. Prestianni

Full Time

Match Statistics

Arouca had 39% possession against Benfica's 61%. Arouca registered 12 shots (6 on target) while Benfica managed 22 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 2–15. Fouls committed: 17–11.

6Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal9
12Total Shots22
3Blocked Shots8
10Shots insidebox17
2Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls11
2Corner Kicks15
0Offsides5
39%Ball Possession61%
5Yellow Cards5
1Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves5
294Total passes443
224Passes accurate371
76%Passes %84%
2.65expected_goals2.09
2goals_prevented2

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

LWLWWL

Benfica

WWDWWD

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.

1

Arouca

2

Drawn

16

Benfica

Goals: 9Goals: 51

Recent Meetings (19)

25 Oct 2025Benfica5 – 0Arouca
13 Apr 2025Benfica2 – 2Arouca
1 Dec 2024Arouca0 – 2Benfica
12 May 2024Benfica5 – 0Arouca
6 Jan 2024Arouca0 – 3Benfica
31 Oct 2023Arouca0 – 2Benfica
31 Jan 2023Arouca0 – 3Benfica
5 Aug 2022Benfica4 – 0Arouca
21 Jan 2022Arouca0 – 2Benfica
14 Aug 2021Benfica2 – 0Arouca
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 20 Mar 2026