Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Aves, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs CD Aves — Primeira Liga .
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- CD Aves 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Alexandre Da Silva Esteves
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Rui Costa
- Referee Joao Bessa Silva
- Referee Marco Cruz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | CD Santa Clara | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | CS Marítimo | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | FC Arouca | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Moreirense FC | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Académico de Viseu FC | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Famalicão | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | GD Estoril Praia | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | FC Alverca | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 1 | 0 |
| 17 | Vitória SC | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Rio Ave FC | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | CD Aves | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | FC Bayern München | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | CD Nacional | A | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | PAOK FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | PAOK FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Sep | CS Marítimo | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | CD Tondela | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Aug | Vitoria FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | FC Augsburg | H | 2–3 | L |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Sport Lisboa e Benfica and CD Aves.
- 5' Braga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' Sport Lisboa e Benfica started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sport Lisboa e Benfica and CD Aves are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Derley is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 34' What composure from Joao Felix! The Portugal international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 39' Hamdou Al Masry is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sport Lisboa e Benfica so far.
- 44' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and CD Aves are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 49' Sport Lisboa e Benfica currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' Time for substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Joao Felix is replaced by Franco Cervi.
- 55' Vitor Costa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 55.
- 59' It is a substitution in CD Aves team. Braga is replaced by Derley on 59 minute.
- 61' Controversy at the stadium! Issam El Adoua argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 62' GOAL! Franco Cervi fires home to make it 2-0!
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 72' Eduardo Salvio makes way for Jonas at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 73' The CD Aves bench stirs into life. Vitor Gomes is withdrawn and Claudio gets his opportunity.
- 77' That is a Yellow card for CD Aves. Derley will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Alejandro Grimaldo makes way for Rafa Silva at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 86' Ruben Dias catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 86.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Claudio.
- Full Time. Sport Lisboa e Benfica beats CD Aves
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 8
- 14
- 33
-
3
Alejandro Grimaldo ↓ Rafa Silva 82'
- 34
- 5
-
18
Eduardo Salvio ↓ Jonas 72'
-
79
Joao Felix ↓ Franco Cervi 54'
- 99
Bench
- 83
-
11
Franco Cervi ↑ 54'
- 12
- 22
-
27
Rafa Silva ↑ 82'
-
10
Jonas ↑ 72'
- 30
Coach
Rui Vitoria
CD Aves Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
-
30
Vitor Gomes C ↓ Claudio 73'
- 5
- 26
- 8
- 50
- 10
- 77
- 2
- 37
Bench
-
9
Michel Douglas ↑ 82'
- 7
- 21
- 44
-
33
Derley ↑ 59'
-
29
Claudio ↑ 73'
- 92
Coach
Jose Mota
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafa Silva | 2 |
| Pizzi | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
| Haris Seferovic | 1 |
| Ferro | 1 |
| Andre Almeida | 1 |
| Mehrdad Mohammadi | 1 |
| Franco Cervi | 1 |
Head to Head
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2018-09-23
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
CD Aves
W
2018-09-19
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0–2
FC Bayern München
L
2018-09-02
CD Nacional
0–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2018-08-29
PAOK FC
1–4
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2018-08-25
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
D
2018-08-21
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
PAOK FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
CD Aves xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59% + Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
84%
Draw or CD Aves
42%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or CD Aves
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.7%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
0 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | CD Aves covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 26% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
CD Aves keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

