
Benfica
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) · Est. 1904
Benfica's 2025/2026 Primeira Liga Campaign
Benfica completed the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga season unbeaten, a remarkable feat in any top-flight league. They secured third place with 80 points, achieved through 23 wins and 11 draws over 34 matches. Their attack was potent, netting 74 goals, while their defence was equally impressive, conceding just 25. The team maintained perfect records at home and away with no losses, highlighting their consistency and resilience.
At home, Benfica scored 41 goals and kept seven clean sheets, while away from home they matched that defensive solidity with another seven clean sheets and 33 goals scored. Despite this strong showing, the season ended without the championship, indicating the fierce competition at the top of the table.
Looking ahead, Benfica's unbeaten run and solid performances provide a sturdy platform. Maintaining such high standards will be key as they aim to convert near misses into silverware in future campaigns.
League position
Position 2- UCL
- Conference
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 2
Manager
Marco Silva
Portugal
Season at a glance
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Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | +22 | 33 | |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | +19 | 25 | |
| 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | +13 | 24 |
UEFA Europa League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 | |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
Benfica's 2025/2026 Primeira Liga Campaign
Benfica have navigated the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga season with an unblemished record, boasting zero defeats across 34 matches — a feat most teams would raise a glass to. Their 23 wins and 11 draws demonstrate a knack for consistency, though dropping points has come more from draws than losses, given their unbeaten run. This suggests a side that rarely falters but occasionally settles for a share of spoils rather than all three.
Their goal difference of +49, powered by 74 goals scored and a mere 25 conceded, illustrates a team that is as potent in attack as it is disciplined at the back. With an evenly split number of wins and clean sheets both home and away, Benfica have balanced their performances across venues, showing no signs of being a one-trick pony this season.
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No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in their last 5 games
Conceded in 3 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 2 of last 5 games
Won 4 in a row
Lost 1 of last 5 games
No active streak
No active streak
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Benfica's Home and Away Performance in the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga
Benfica have shown remarkable consistency throughout the 2025/2026 Primeira Liga campaign, remaining unbeaten both at home and away. At the Estádio da Luz, they have netted 41 goals and conceded 13, while on the road they have scored 33 and allowed 12. This near parity in defensive solidity—seven clean sheets both home and away—suggests a well-drilled side comfortable in any arena.
Their slightly better goal output at home is typical but not overwhelming, indicating an ability to adapt to different environments without losing defensive discipline. With 11 home wins and 12 away wins, Benfica have balanced attacking threat and resilience, making them a formidable opponent regardless of venue.
Fipster's Record on Benfica
Fipster has started to build its record on Benfica this 2025/2026 Primeira Liga campaign, registering one scored fixture so far. With one tick and no stars or misses, the model is showing careful promise rather than outright brilliance. It's early days, but Fipster's cautious optimism might just mirror Benfica's unbeaten run—solid, consistent, and quietly effective.
Venue

Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| 24 | Goalkeeper | 11 | 0 | 0 | 990 | 7.00 | |
| 50 | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Defender | 10 | 1 | 0 | 845 | 7.28 | |
| 3 | Defender | 5 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 5.48 | |
| 5 | Defender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| 6 | Defender | 9 | 1 | 1 | 706 | 6.80 | |
| 26 | Defender | 11 | 1 | 0 | 967 | 6.96 | |
| 33 | Defender | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| 34 | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 2.72 | |
| 44 | Defender | 11 | 0 | 1 | 926 | 7.20 | |
| 55 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 58 | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 4.88 | |
| 94 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Midfielder | 5 | 0 | 1 | 254 | 5.87 | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 6 | 1 | 0 | 339 | 6.85 | |
| 10 | Midfielder | 9 | 1 | 0 | 483 | 6.15 | |
| 16 | Midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 4.88 | |
| 18 | Midfielder | 8 | 2 | 1 | 547 | 6.81 | |
| 21 | Midfielder | 11 | 1 | 3 | 454 | 7.14 | |
| 27 | Midfielder | 11 | 1 | 0 | 708 | 6.71 | |
| 30 | Midfielder | 4 | 0 | 3 | 157 | 5.66 | |
| 36 | Midfielder | 9 | 0 | 0 | 712 | 6.96 | |
| 73 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 77 | Midfielder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6.20 | |
| 88 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 7 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | Attacker | 10 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 6.57 | |
| 13 | Attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 4.09 | |
| 14 | Attacker | 11 | 11 | 3 | 900 | 7.79 | |
| 22 | Attacker | 10 | 1 | 0 | 119 | 6.41 | |
| 24 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 25 | Attacker | 11 | 7 | 4 | 930 | 8.25 | |
| 72 | Attacker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
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