Benfica vs Estoril — match summary
Portugal · Liga Portugal · kick-off 1 Sept 2026 02:15
Full time · score 2-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Benfica 79 · Estoril 32
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Benfica 59 · Estoril 35
Shots on target 8-2 · corners 9-0 · possession 67-33
NextGOAL tip: Benfica -2 · 1 stars
Benfica's goal timing stats make it clear this game will be decided early: the hosts score most in the 1-15 minute period (21% of all goals in their last 30 matches), while Estoril concede most in the same period at 30% — this is where Benfica is likely to kick off and attack immediately. Benfica's recent form is also red-hot, winning 3 straight across all competitions (3-1 AGF in the Europa League on 20 Aug, 0-7 Casa Pia in Liga Portugal on 17 Aug, 1-3 AGF in the Europa League on 27 Aug). Estoril, meanwhile, have lost both opening league matches (0-2 Rio Ave and 2-0 Nacional in Liga Portugal), and in the last 5 meetings Benfica have won every single one. The first thing to watch after kickoff is the first 15 minutes — if Benfica breaks through Estoril's defense early, the game will flow the home side's way all night.