Benfica vs Alverca result and stats
Win probability: home 87%, draw 9%, away 4%

Match report
GossipBall's parrot has been crunching the numbersBenfica beat Alverca 2–1 at home in the Primeira Liga on Sunday 8 February 2026. This match was played before GossipBall launched. In a retrospective test using only results available before kick-off, GossipBall's ratings gave Benfica 87%, the draw 9% and Alverca 4%, so a home win had a 87% chance. The favourite result came in.
GossipBall analysis · based on five seasons of results and expected goals · updated 30 October 2026, 05:56 UTC
Match stats
BEAL
29Shots6
10On target2
9Corners1
11Fouls18
3Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
1Half-time goals1
Recent form
Benfica
D @ Tondela0–0 · 1 Feb
W v Estrela4–0 · 25 Jan
W @ Rio Ave2–0 · 17 Jan
W v Estoril3–1 · 3 Jan
D @ Sp Braga2–2 · 28 Dec
Alverca
D v Estrela1–1 · 31 Jan
L @ Sp Braga0–5 · 25 Jan
W v Moreirense2–1 · 17 Jan
W v Famalicão1–0 · 4 Jan
L @ Estoril1–4 · 27 Dec
Head to head
In 1 league meeting since 2025, Benfica won 1, Alverca won 0 and 0 were drawn; the most recent, on 31 Aug 2025, finished Alverca 1–2 Benfica, a win for Benfica.
Alverca 1–2 Benfica31 Aug 2025