Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs FC Pacos de Ferreira, Primeira Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs FC Pacos de Ferreira — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
- FC Pacos de Ferreira 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Nelson Cunha
- Referee Rui Costa
- Referee Joao Bessa Silva
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | FC Pacos de Ferreira | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Dec | KKS Lech Poznan | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | CS Maritimo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Sporting Clube de Braga | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Nov | Rangers FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Moreirense FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | FC Famalicão | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | FC Porto | H | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | CD Nacional | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | CD Santa Clara | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
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' The wait is over. FC Pacos de Ferreira get us underway at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 5' FC Pacos de Ferreira is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sport Lisboa e Benfica must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oleg Reabciuk makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Ze Uilton has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 136 appearances.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nuno Tavares is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 45' Haris Seferovic is replacing Pizzi for the Sport Lisboa e Benfica side.
- 46' A change in the Sport Lisboa e Benfica ranks — Pizzi exits the field as Haris Seferovic enters on 46.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Gian-Luca Waldschmidt is ready to make an impact after coming on for Everton at the 57 minute mark.
- 58' Rafa Silva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 59' The whistle greets Everton as he departs to be replaced by Gian-Luca Waldschmidt.
- 64' The FC Pacos de Ferreira manager makes a substitution. Lamine Diaby departs to be replaced by Luiz Carlos.
- 66' The referee shows FC Pacos de Ferreira player a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and FC Pacos de Ferreira are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' The referee has no hesitation. Jordi is booked for FC Pacos de Ferreira — Yellow card on 72.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicolas Otamendi on 74.
- 74' It is a substitution in FC Pacos de Ferreira team. Luther Singh is replaced by Marco Baixinho on 74 minute.
- 78' That is a Yellow card for FC Pacos de Ferreira. Ze Uilton will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' Sport Lisboa e Benfica ring the changes. Adel Taarabt has done his job and it is now time for Chiquinho to step up.
- 83' Douglas Tanque is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Pacos de Ferreira tonight.
- 85' The crowd applauds Douglas Tanque as he leaves the pitch. Joao Pedro steps in for FC Pacos de Ferreira.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and FC Pacos de Ferreira are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Full Time. Sport Lisboa e Benfica beats FC Pacos de Ferreira
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Everton ↓ Gian-Luca Waldschmidt 57'
- 2
- 30
- 5
-
28
Julian Weigl ↓ Gabriel 45'
-
21
Pizzi C ↓ Haris Seferovic 45'
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↓ Chiquinho 78'
-
27
Rafa Silva ↓ Pedrinho 78'
- 99
- 71
- 9
Bench
-
38
Pedrinho ↑ 78'
-
10
Gian-Luca Waldschmidt ↑ 57'
-
19
Chiquinho ↑ 78'
- 77
-
8
Gabriel ↑ 45'
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↑ 45'
- 33
- 88
Coach
Jorge Jesus
FC Pacos de Ferreira Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 44
-
99
Douglas Tanque ↓ Joao Pedro 85'
-
24
Lamine Diaby ↓ Luiz Carlos 64'
- 46
- 7
-
11
Luther Singh ↓ Joao Amaral 74'
- 10
-
26
Maracas ↓ Marco Baixinho 74'
- 5
- 29
Bench
-
22
Luiz Carlos ↑ 64'
-
2
Marco Baixinho ↑ 74'
-
9
Ze Uilton ↑ 64'
-
77
Joao Amaral ↑ 74'
- 23
-
45
Joao Pedro ↑ 85'
- 17
- 12
- 6
Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Henrique Araujo | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Rafa Silva | 3 |
| Joao Mario | 3 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 2 |
| Pizzi | 2 |
| N'Dri Philippe Koffi | 2 |
Head to Head
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2020-12-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
W
2020-12-03
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–0
KKS Lech Poznan
W
2020-11-30
CS Maritimo
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2020-11-26
Rangers FC
2–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2020-11-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–3
Sporting Clube de Braga
L
2020-11-05
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–3
Rangers FC
D
FC Pacos de Ferreira Form
2020-12-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
L
2020-12-01
Moreirense FC
0–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
W
2020-11-27
FC Pacos de Ferreira
2–0
FC Famalicão
W
2020-10-30
FC Pacos de Ferreira
3–2
FC Porto
W
2020-10-24
CD Nacional
1–1
FC Pacos de Ferreira
D
2020-10-18
FC Pacos de Ferreira
2–1
CD Santa Clara
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.86
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
FC Pacos de Ferreira xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Pacos de Ferreira
43%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or FC Pacos de Ferreira
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Pacos de Ferreira win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | FC Pacos de Ferreira covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Pacos de Ferreira keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

