Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs SC Farense, Primeira Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs SC Farense — Primeira Liga at Estadio da Luz.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- SC Farense 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | SC Farense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Dec | Moreirense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Nov | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 3–3 | D |
| 12 Nov | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | GD Chaves | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Vitória SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Nov | Boavista FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Nov | FC Arouca | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Rio Ave FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Oct | FC Vizela | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sport Lisboa e Benfica and SC Farense has kicked off!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' SC Farense is showing some good football. However, SC Farense are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sport Lisboa e Benfica and SC Farense are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Zach Muscat argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' Claudio Falcao has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 102 appearances.
- 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Claudio Falcao makes it 0-1.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 64' The Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes a substitution. Joao Neves departs to be replaced by Goncalo Guedes.
- 69' It looks surprising SC Farense does not make any changes. Marco Matias has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 71' The Portugal Rafa Silva breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 1-1!
- 74' Elves gets the nod from SC Farense. He replaces Mohamed Belloumi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Vitor Goncalves makes way for Facundo Caseres at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Farense.
- 78' Nicolas Otamendi is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 82' Joao Mario has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 83' Joao Mario is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
- 86' SC Farense make a change. Marco Matias trudges off to be replaced by Rafael Barbosa on 86 minutes.
- 90' Sport Lisboa e Benfica ring the changes. Orkun Kokcu has done his job and it is now time for Arthur Cabral to step up.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for David Pastor.
- The points are shared — Sport Lisboa e Benfica 1-1 SC Farense. Honours even.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 30
-
10
Orkun Kokcu ↓ Arthur Cabral 90'
- 11
- 20
- 27
- 8
- 1
- 5
- 4
-
87
Joao Neves ↓ Goncalo Guedes 64'
-
19
Casper Tengstedt ↓ Petar Musa 64'
Bench
-
9
Arthur Cabral ↑ 90'
-
17
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 64'
- 22
- 61
- 38
-
33
Petar Musa ↑ 64'
- 24
- 44
- 47
Coach
Roger Schmidt
SC Farense Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
77
Marco Matias ↓ Rafael Barbosa 86'
- 31
- 27
- 80
- 37
-
9
Bruno Duarte ↓ Rui Costa 90'
- 33
- 6
- 28
-
62
Mohamed Belloumi ↓ Elves 74'
- 29
Bench
-
8
Rafael Barbosa ↑ 86'
- 4
- 1
-
7
Elves ↑ 74'
- 2
-
5
Facundo Caseres ↑ 75'
-
19
Rui Costa ↑ 90'
-
50
Andre Seruca ↑ 90'
- 3
Coach
Jose Mota
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Haris Seferovic | 2 |
| Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu | 2 |
| Alvaro Carreras | 2 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 2 |
| Dario Poveda | 1 |
| Jonatan Lucca | 1 |
| Patrick | 1 |
| Rony Lopes | 1 |
Head to Head
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2023-12-08
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
SC Farense
D
2023-12-03
Moreirense FC
0–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2023-11-29
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
3–3
FC Internazionale Milano
D
2023-11-12
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Sporting Clube de Portugal
W
2023-11-08
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
3–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2023-11-04
GD Chaves
0–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
SC Farense xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or SC Farense 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
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 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
68%
Draw or SC Farense
59%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or SC Farense
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | SC Farense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
SC Farense keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

