Benfica vs Academico Viseu preview

Portugal flag 2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Liga Portugal
BenficaSLB
2 – 2
Academico ViseuAVFC
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Benfica hosted Academico Viseu in a match that concluded with a 2-2 draw after a first half that ended 1-0. Benfica controlled possession at 62 percent while generating an expected goals total of 3.27 compared to the visitors 0.97. Despite the home side creating the clearer opportunities the game finished level. The stronger team according to pre match assessment failed to convert dominance into a victory. No red cards were shown to either side and the second half saw adjustments that allowed the away team to equalize. The outcome proved inconsistent with the underlying expected goals figures yet showed alignment in other metrics. Benfica registered the significant deviation from anticipated performance levels.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Benfica 2-2 Academico Viseu. Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with overall match patterns.
  • xG alignment: The final result did not align with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Benfica posted 3.27 expected goals against 0.97 for Academico Viseu.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were issued during the entire fixture.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
D. Oliveira Silva
D. Oliveira Silva
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Campos
C. Campos
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Cunha
N. Cunha
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
P. Torres Ramalho
P. Torres Ramalho
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Benfica M. Saraiva Da Silva
M. Saraiva Da Silva
VS
Academico Viseu B. Nogueira Pinheiro
B. Nogueira Pinheiro
2.38
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estoril Rank: 71 W
Sporting Braga Rank: 83 D
Famalicão Rank: 77 D
Moreirense Rank: 70 W
Sporting CP Rank: 90 W
Nacional Rank: 68 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
88.38
34.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Benfica
Academico Viseu
Power Score
88.38
34.49
League Position
8
6
Global Rank
22
396

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Benfica — Opponent-weighted form score
Academico Viseu — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Benfica Academico Viseu

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Benfica

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Academico Viseu

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Benfica ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Academico Viseu
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
52.50
22.89
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.89
52.50
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Benfica +2.59 Efficiency Index
vs
Academico Viseu -2.59 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Benfica
Academico Viseu
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Benfica
vs
Academico Viseu
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Benfica Academico Viseu
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
16%
78%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.52 vs -0.76
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Benfica Academico Viseu
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
78%
16%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.76 vs -0.52
Benfica
Academico Viseu
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Benfica
vs
Academico Viseu
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Benfica Academico Viseu
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Benfica 0.31
Academico Viseu 0.57
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Benfica Academico Viseu
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Benfica 0.14
Academico Viseu 0.02
Benfica
Academico Viseu
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SLB had peak pressure around 96'.
  • SLB started the game with stronger pressure.
SLB Pressure AVFC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SLB reached the top pressure at 96' (100.00).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Liga Portugal, Portugal · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Capacity
68100
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
David Rafael Oliveira Silva
Carlos Campos
Nélson Cunha
Pedro Miguel Torres Ramalho

Statistics

Possession
SLB
61%
AVFC
39%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
10 Shots 4
91 Dangerous attacks 14
62 Possession 38
10 Corners 2
13 Free kicks 14
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

58 Ball Safe 71
3 Goal Kicks 12
19 Goal Attempts 7
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 12
3 Hit Woodwork 1
12 Successful Headers 10
2 Assists 2
1 Injuries 4
18 Dribble Attempts 9
14 Successful Dribbles 5
78 Successful Dribbles Percentage 56

Attacking

127 Attacks 39
3 Big Chances Missed 1
3 Counter Attacks 2

Possession

35 Long Passes 44
516 Passes 315
452 Successful Passes 258
88 Successful Passes Percentage 82
18 Key Passes 6
17 Successful Long Passes 22
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 50

Defensive

2 Saves 8
13 Tackles 10
6 Interceptions 11
51 Duels Won 37

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 8
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
14 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : David Rafael Oliveira Silva

Starting XI ▼

24
Samuel Soares
Samuel Soares Goalkeeper
6.36
2
Clément Lenglet
Clément Lenglet Defender
6.9
6
Alexander Bah
Alexander Bah Defender
7.04
17
Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić
Defender82'
6.56
26
Samuel Dahl
Samuel Dahl Defender
6.35
44
Tomás Araújo
Tomás Araújo (C) Defender
6.48
5
Enzo Barrenechea
Enzo Barrenechea Midfielder
7.37
10
Georgiy Sudakov
Georgiy Sudakov Midfielder
6.8
21
Andreas Schjelderup
Andreas Schjelderup
Attacker64'
6.59
18
Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro Midfielder
6.8
20
Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos
Midfielder76'
6.78
25
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni Midfielder
8.62
22
Jhon Durán
Jhon Durán
Attacker82'
6.58
27
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva Midfielder
7.08
11
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio
Attacker76'
6.97
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis Attacker
7.07
Referee : David Rafael Oliveira Silva

Starting XI ▼

98
Ewerton
Ewerton Goalkeeper
8.09
41
Anthony Correia
Anthony Correia Defender
6.27
44
Rúben Pereira
Rúben Pereira Defender
7.93
47
Lorougnon Gohi
Lorougnon Gohi
Attacker73'
6.46
66
Igor Milioransa
Igor Milioransa Defender
5.93
75
Robinho
Robinho Defender
7.48
8
Cihan Kahraman
Cihan Kahraman Midfielder
7.15
18
Cristian Ferreira
Cristian Ferreira
Midfielder73'
6.46
14
Soufiane Messeguem
Soufiane Messeguem (C) Midfielder
6.01
45
Alejandro Mestanza
Alejandro Mestanza Midfielder
6.54
6
André Ceitil
André Ceitil
Midfielder64'
6.41
10
Álvaro Zamora
Álvaro Zamora Attacker
6.7
5
Pedro Barcelos
Pedro Barcelos
Defender73'
6.63
31
João Guilherme
João Guilherme Attacker
7.19
33
André Clóvis
André Clóvis Attacker
7.36
11
Dominik Steczyk
Dominik Steczyk
Attacker79'
6.45

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Igor Milioransa
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Amar Dedić → Alexander Bah
9th Substitution
82'
Event
Jhon Durán → Gianluca Prestianni
10th Substitution
82'
79'
Event
Dominik Steczyk → André Clóvis
8th Substitution
79'
Event
André Ceitil
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Dodi Lukébakio → Rafa Silva
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Richard Ríos → Leandro Barreiro
7th Substitution
76'
73'
Event
Pedro Barcelos → Álvaro Zamora
3rd Substitution
73'
Event
Cristian Ferreira → Cihan Kahraman
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Lorougnon Gohi → Rúben Pereira
5th Substitution
67'
Event
André Clóvis
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Andreas Schjelderup → Georgiy Sudakov
2nd Substitution
64'
64'
Event
André Ceitil → Alejandro Mestanza
1st Substitution
Event
Gianluca Prestianni
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
58'
55'
Event
Rúben Pereira
Header / 2nd Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Tomás Araújo
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
45+1'
Event
Georgiy Sudakov
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
25'
19'
Event
Anthony Correia
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
15'
Event
Alejandro Mestanza
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Vangelis Pavlidis
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
10'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Duran takes a left-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Andreas Schjelderup takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Igor Milioransa.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Igor Milioransa.
85
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Update Update
Amar Dedic comes on for Alexander Bahr.
82
Update Update
Jhon Duran is on, and Gianluca Prestianni is off.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Update Update
Dominik Steczyk comes on for Andre Clovis.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Andre Filipe Castanheira Ceitil.
78
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Araujo attempts a header but misses the shot.
78
Attempt Attempt
Gianluca Prestianni takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Richard Rios is on, and Leandro Barreiro Martins is off.
76
Update Update
Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli comes on for Rafael Ferreira Silva.
74
Substitution Substitution
Cristian Ferreira is substituted off for Cihan Kahraman.
74
Substitution Substitution
On Loroughnon Gohi, Ruben Pereira is substituted off.
73
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Bahr takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
73
Substitution Substitution
Pedro Barcelos is substituted for Alvaro Jose Zamora Mata.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Update Update
Offside.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Andre Clovis with his right foot results in a goal.
67
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Andre Clovis scores, bringing the match to 2-2.
64
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup comes on for Georgiy Sudakov.
64
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Andre Filipe Castanheira Ceitil comes on for Alejandro Mestanza.
60
Attempt Attempt
Joao Guilherme takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Gianluca Prestianni scores with a right-footed shot.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Gianluca Prestianni scores, making it 2-1.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Ruben Pereira Head Shot Goal
55
Attempt Attempt
Andre Clovis takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ruben Pereira scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Cihan Kahraman.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Georgiy Sudakov takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
47
Attempt Attempt
Georgiy Sudakov's header is saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Leandro Barreiro Martins takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Bahr takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
45
Update Update
First half ends with the score at 1-0.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tomas Araujo receives a yellow card.
43
Update Update
Offside.
43
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Bahr takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Gianluca Prestianni takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
41
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Bahr takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
Alexander Bahr takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
38
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Ferreira Silva takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
36
Attempt Attempt
Rafael Ferreira Silva takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Andre Clovis takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
29
Update Update
Offside.
29
Update Update
Offside.
25
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a left-footed shot but misses.
25
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Georgiy Sudakov receives a yellow card.
22
Attempt Attempt
Gianluca Prestianni takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Anthony Paulo Rodrigues Correia.
18
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Anthony Paulo Rodrigues Correia.
15
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Alejandro Mestanza.
13
Attempt Attempt
Gianluca Prestianni takes a left-footed shot but misses.
12
Attempt Attempt
Joao Guilherme takes a right-footed shot but misses.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Vangelis Pavlidis scores with a left-footed shot.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Gianluca Prestianni.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Attempt Attempt
Enzo Barrenechea takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores to make it 1-0.
6
Attempt Attempt
Vangelis Pavlidis takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
6
Update Update
Clement Lenglet's header is blocked.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
5
Attempt Attempt
Clement Lenglet attempts a header but misses the shot.
5
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is David Silva.

CONCLUSION

The 2-2 result highlighted how possession and chance creation do not always translate directly into points. Benfica held clear superiority in expected goals and territory yet could not prevent the visitors from claiming a share of the spoils. The halftime lead of 1-0 suggested control but the second period brought parity through effective responses from Academico Viseu. Absence of dismissals kept both teams at full strength throughout allowing tactical adjustments to decide the closing stages. This draw underscores the fine margins present even when one side dominates the statistical landscape. Teams must convert numerical edges into goals to avoid such outcomes in future encounters.