Benfica will welcome Estrela Amadora to the Estádio da Luz in the Primeira Liga on Sunday. The hosts are third in the league table and trail leaders Porto by 10 points. Tricolores have four wins to their name and are 12th in the standings with 19 points.

As Águias have endured a poor start to the year, losing three of their five games in all competitions. They faced Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga last week and secured a 2-0 away win. They met Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and suffered a 2-0 away defeat.

The visitors are winless in their two games in 2026. They faced Braga in their first match of the year and were held to a 3-3 draw. They met Estoril Praia on Monday and suffered a 5-0 home loss, ending their unbeaten streak in the league after three games.

Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have crossed paths 43 times in all competitions. As expected, the capital club have the lead in the head-to-head record with 35 wins. The visitors have just two wins, and six games have ended in draws.
• They last met in the reverse fixture in August, and Águias registered a 1-0 away triumph, extending their winning streak against the visitors to 10 games.
• Estrela Amadora have scored exactly three goals each in three of their last six league games.
• Benfica have failed to score in just one of their 18 league games this season.
• The hosts have scored at least two goals in seven of their last nine meetings against Tricolores.
• The last four away league games for the visitiors have produced at least four goals.

Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Prediction

As Águias have won their two league games this year, scoring five goals, and will look to continue that form here. They have an unbeaten home record in all competitions against the visitors. They are currently on a 12-game winning streak at home against the visitors, keeping five clean sheets, and are strong favorites.

Rafa Silva has rejoined the club and is at Jose Mourinho’s disposal for this match. Samuel Soares, Joshua Wynder, Nuno Félix, João Veloso, Richard Ríos, and Dodi Lukebakio are sidelined with injuries.

Tricolores have scored six goals in their last three league games, but they have also conceded 10 goals in that period. Exactly two of their four wins in the league this season have come on their travels.

Abraham Marcus was sent off on Monday and will serve a suspension here. Jovane Cabral was also booked and is suspended due to the accumulation of yellow cards.

Considering the home advantage for the capital club and their good record in this fixture, we back them to secure a comfortable win.

Prediction: Benfica 2-0 Estrela Amadora

Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Benfica to win

Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 goals

Tip 3: Both teams to score – No

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes