Benfica vs Estoril result and stats
Win probability: home 81%, draw 12%, away 7%
Match report
GossipBall's parrot has been crunching the numbersBenfica beat Estoril 3–1 at home in the Primeira Liga on Saturday 3 January 2026. This match was played before GossipBall launched. In a retrospective test using only results available before kick-off, GossipBall's ratings gave Benfica 81%, the draw 12% and Estoril 7%, so a home win had a 81% 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
BEES
20Shots9
3On target4
7Corners3
12Fouls15
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
2Half-time goals1
Recent form
Benfica
D @ Sp Braga2–2 · 28 Dec
W v Famalicão1–0 · 22 Dec
W @ Moreirense4–0 · 14 Dec
D v Sporting CP1–1 · 5 Dec
W @ Nacional2–1 · 29 Nov
Estoril
W v Alverca4–1 · 27 Dec
W v Sp Braga1–0 · 19 Dec
L @ Famalicão0–4 · 14 Dec
D v Moreirense3–3 · 7 Dec
L @ Porto0–1 · 30 Nov
Head to head
In 8 league meetings since 2021, Benfica won 7, Estoril won 0 and 1 was drawn; the most recent, on 3 May 2025, finished Estoril 1–2 Benfica, a win for Benfica.
Estoril 1–2 Benfica3 May 2025
Benfica 3–0 Estoril23 Dec 2024
Benfica 3–1 Estoril10 Mar 2024
Estoril 0–1 Benfica7 Oct 2023
Benfica 1–0 Estoril23 Apr 2023
Estoril 1–5 Benfica6 Nov 2022