Boavista FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Boavista FC vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga .
- Boavista FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Helder Malheiro
- Referee Manuel Mota
- Referee Nuno Manso
- Referee Jorge Fernandes
- Referee Joao Borlido Matos
5 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 11.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Aug | Portimonense SC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 May | Hullbridge Sports FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 May | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 May | Portimonense SC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | CD Nacional | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Boavista FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Fenerbahce SK | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Aug | Vitória SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Aug | Fenerbahce SK | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | AFC Ajax | H | 5–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | PAE AEK | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
6/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' Boavista FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Ruben Dias has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 50 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Andre Almeida has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' Facundo Ferreyra adds to his 0 season tally! Sport Lisboa e Benfica lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carraca.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' It’s high time Rui Vitoria made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gedson.
- 53' The supporters are chanting for Rafael Costa. He replaces Fabio Espinho on 53 minute.
- 58' Boavista FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' A stunning finish from Pizzi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' A change in the Boavista FC ranks — Mateus Galiano exits the field as Andre Claro enters on 64.
- 69' Portugal international Joao Talocha has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Rafael Lopes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Idrissa Mandiang on 70 minute.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joao Talocha on 72.
- 75' Andrija Zivkovic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eduardo Salvio at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Boavista FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sport Lisboa e Benfica backline.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rafael Costa.
- 81' The crowd applauds Gedson as he leaves the pitch. Alfa Semedo steps in for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 86' A quiet spell here at . Sport Lisboa e Benfica seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Franco Cervi by Joao Felix on 88 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sport Lisboa e Benfica take all three points.
Lineups
Boavista FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 3
- 8
- 28
- 5
- 42
- 17
-
10
Fabio Espinho ↓ Rafael Costa 53'
- 7
-
9
Mateus Galiano ↓ Andre Claro 64'
- 90
Bench
- 1
-
18
Andre Claro ↑ 64'
-
23
Rafael Costa ↑ 53'
- 20
- 22
- 88
-
33
Rafael Lopes ↑ 70'
Coach
Jorge Simao
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
-
83
Gedson ↓ Alfa Semedo 81'
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Joao Felix 88'
- 19
- 33
- 3
- 34
- 5
- 18
- 99
Bench
-
17
Andrija Zivkovic ↑ 75'
- 14
- 1
- 27
-
79
Joao Felix ↑ 88'
-
16
Alfa Semedo ↑ 81'
- 2
Coach
Rui Vitoria
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 4 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 3 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 3 |
| Pizzi | 3 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Angel di Maria | 2 |
| Gustavo Sauerbeck | 2 |
| Adel Taarabt | 2 |
Head to Head
Boavista FC Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2018-08-18
Boavista FC
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2018-08-14
Fenerbahce SK
1–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2018-08-10
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–2
Vitória SC
W
2018-08-07
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–0
Fenerbahce SK
W
2018-05-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
5–1
AFC Ajax
W
2018-04-28
PAE AEK
0–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
Boavista FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Boavista FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
73%
Boavista FC or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
13%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Boavista FC
| Handicap | Boavista FC covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 24% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Boavista FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.