CD Aves vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Aves vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio Clube Desportivo das Aves.
- CD Aves 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Vitor Ferreira Fernandes
- Referee Hugo Miguel
- Referee Bruno Jesus
- Referee Andre Campos
- Referee Paulo Barradas
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | CS Maritimo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Feb | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Jan | CD Tondela | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Jan | Vitoria FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | CD Feirense | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | CD Aves | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Galatasaray SK | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | CD Nacional | H | 10–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Jan | Boavista FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Vitória SC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
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' That's the starting whistle at Estadio Clube Desportivo das Aves. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CD Aves and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 3' GOAL! Haris Seferovic fires home to make it 0-1!
- 8' Quentin Beunardeau has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Aves in their trying to find a way past Sport Lisboa e Benfica's compact .
- 28' Sport Lisboa e Benfica is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luquinhas made 147 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' GOAL! Rafa Silva scores on 36. Assisted by Joao Felix
- 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Bruno Nascimento will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' CD Aves is showing some good football. However, CD Aves are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 51' The 30-year-old Mama Balde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' The referee shows Sport Lisboa e Benfica player a Yellow card on 56.
- 59' Ferro makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are in front.
- 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Ferro on 64 minutes.
- 66' Another change for CD Aves made on 66 minute. Braga leaves to be changed by Luis Farina.
- 71' Andreas Samaris picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 76' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 76 minutes.
- 78' Sport Lisboa e Benfica make a change. Rafa Silva trudges off to be replaced by Gedson on 78 minutes.
- 83' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joao Felix suffering a number of foals already.
- 84' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Haris Seferovic by Jonas on 84 minute.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Andrija Zivkovic. He replaces Joao Felix on 87 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andre Almeida.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CD Aves Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
6
Vitor Costa ↓ Ruben Oliveira 66'
-
30
Vitor Gomes C ↓ Miguel Tavares 78'
- 26
- 44
-
8
Braga ↓ Luis Farina 66'
- 50
- 33
- 46
- 2
- 82
Bench
- 22
-
7
Ruben Oliveira ↑ 66'
- 5
-
11
Luis Farina ↑ 66'
- 15
- 12
-
91
Miguel Tavares ↑ 78'
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 8
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↓ Jonas 84'
- 3
- 34
- 22
-
27
Rafa Silva ↓ Gedson 78'
-
79
Joao Felix ↓ Andrija Zivkovic 87'
- 99
- 97
Bench
-
83
Gedson ↑ 78'
- 11
-
17
Andrija Zivkovic ↑ 87'
- 7
- 1
-
10
Jonas ↑ 84'
- 73
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Silva | 2 |
| Pizzi | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
| Franco Cervi | 1 |
| Joao Felix | 1 |
| Haris Seferovic | 1 |
| Ferro | 1 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
Head to Head
CD Aves Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2019-02-18
CD Aves
0–3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-02-14
Galatasaray SK
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-02-10
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
10–0
CD Nacional
W
2019-02-03
Sporting Clube de Portugal
2–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-01-29
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
5–1
Boavista FC
W
2019-01-18
Vitória SC
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.85
CD Aves xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
CD Aves or Draw
47%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
79%
CD Aves or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 1
11.8%
0 – 2
11.1%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.3%
2 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 4
2.8%
2 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — CD Aves
| Handicap | CD Aves covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -0.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 24% | 33% |
| +1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +2 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
CD Aves keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

