Arouca vs Benfica Prediction, Preview and Stats

Portugal flag 2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Estádio Municipal de Arouca Sat, 14 Mar - 8:30 PM
Liga Portugal
Arouca Arouca
1 Winner 2
Benfica SLB
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 8:30 PM
Iván Barbero - 7' (P)
Goal
|
Goal
Richard Ríos - 50'
Franjo Ivanović - 90+6'
Alfonso Trezza 90+8' Red Card
|
Red Card Amar Dedić 90+8'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Arouca 0–2 Benfica. The result saw Benfica take the points. Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 39%–61%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Benfica showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: Red card(s) affected the match (Classify).
  • Red card distortion: Classify as red card distortion.
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
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 14.65
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.57
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.13
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
J. Torres Bessa
J. Torres Bessa
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 14.65
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.57
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.13
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
H. Tavares dos Santos
H. Tavares dos Santos
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 14.65
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.57
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.13
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
?. Carneiro
?. Carneiro
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 14.65
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 2.57
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.13
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.22
Arouca V. Freire De Seabra
V. Freire De Seabra
VS
Benfica José Mourinho
José Mourinho
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.29
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Famalicão Rank: 71 L
Porto Rank: 86 L
Nacional Rank: 64 W
Casa Pia Rank: 65 L
Vitória Guimarães Rank: 74 W
Rio Ave Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Alverca Rank: 65 W
Tondela Rank: 61 D
Estrela Amadora Rank: 60 W
Rio Ave Rank: 62 W
Estoril Rank: 69 W
Sporting Braga Rank: 81 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 14
14

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Arouca
9.08%
Draw
17.38%
Away Benfica
73.55%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.85
86.24
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Arouca
Benfica
Power Score
62.85
86.24
League Position
12
3
Global Rank
367
23

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

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

Arouca

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

Benfica

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

Arouca ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Benfica
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.82
42.13
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
42.13
32.82
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
Arouca -0.94 Efficiency Index
vs
Benfica +0.94 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Arouca
Benfica
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.

Arouca
vs
Benfica
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Arouca Benfica
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+1.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Arouca Benfica
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
Arouca
Benfica
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 9 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Arouca Arouca Home
9 matches
Benfica SLB Away
Match Record
0
Wins
8
1
Draws
1
8
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
28
28
Goals Conceded
2
-26
Goal Difference
+26
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T01:46:39+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
I. De Arruabarrena Fernández
Uruguay
12 I. De Arruabarrena Fernández
D. Pinheiro Monteiro
Substitution
Portugal
6 D. Pinheiro Monteiro
J. Sánchez de Felipe
Substitution
Spain
15 J. Sánchez de Felipe
J. Fontán Mondragón
Spain
3 (C) J. Fontán Mondragón
B. Kuipers
Netherlands
25 B. Kuipers
E. van Ee
Netherlands
22 E. van Ee
T. Fukui
Japan
21 T. Fukui
A. Trezza Hernández
Uruguay
19 A. Trezza Hernández
H. Lee
Substitution
South Korea
14 H. Lee
N. Djouahra
Substitution
France
7 N. Djouahra
I. Martínez Gonzálvez
Substitution
Spain
17 I. Martínez Gonzálvez
A. Trubin
Ukraine
1 A. Trubin
S. Dahl
Sweden
26 S. Dahl
A. Tavares Silva
Substitution
Portugal
4 (C) A. Tavares Silva
T. Araújo
Portugal
44 T. Araújo
A. Hartmann Bah
Substitution
Denmark
6 A. Hartmann Bah
R. Rios
Colombia
20 R. Rios
L. Barreiro Martins
Luxembourg
18 L. Barreiro Martins
A. Schjelderup
Substitution
Norway
21 A. Schjelderup
R. Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
Substitution
Portugal
27 R. Fernandes Ferreira da Silva
D. Lukebakio
Substitution
Belgium
11 D. Lukebakio
V. Pavlidis
Greece
14 V. Pavlidis

General Information

Date & Time
Mar 14, 2026, 08:30 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Liga Portugal, Portugal
Stadium
Estádio Municipal de Arouca
Capacity
5600
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
David Rafael Oliveira Silva
José Armando Torres Bessa
Hugo Daniel Tavares dos Santos
Ângelo Carneiro

Statistics

Possession
Arouca
40%
SLB
60%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
4 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 8
16 Dangerous attacks 74
39 Possession 61
2 Corners 15
10 Free kicks 17
5 Yellow Cards 5
1 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 61
15 Dribble Attempts 18
11 Successful Headers 14
1 Penalties 0
18 Goal Kicks 4
7 Successful Dribbles 11
0 Assists 2
5 Substitutions 5
66 Ball Safe 57
0 Injuries 1
7 Goal Attempts 16
13 Throwins 22

Attacking

6 Counter Attacks 6
3 Big Chances Missed 2
65 Attacks 100

Possession

227 Successful Passes 371
42 Long Passes 49
31 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53
297 Passes 444
9 Key Passes 19
13 Successful Long Passes 26
76 Successful Passes Percentage 84

Defensive

13 Tackles 18
3 Saves 5
7 Interceptions 6

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 33
7 Accurate Crosses 11

Discipline

18 Fouls 11
0 Offsides 5

Lineup

Referee : José Armando Torres Bessa

Starting XI ▼

12
Ignacio de Arruabarrena
Ignacio de Arruabarrena Goalkeeper
6.52
3
José Fontán
José Fontán (C) Defender
6.48
6
Diogo Monteiro
Diogo Monteiro Defender
6.77
2
José Silva
José Silva
Defender75'
6.08
15
Javi Sánchez
Javi Sánchez Defender
6.41
5
Boris Popović
Boris Popović
Defender79'
6.43
25
Bas Kuipers
Bas Kuipers Defender
6.34
7
Naïs Djouahra
Naïs Djouahra Midfielder
6.5
11
Miguel Puche
Miguel Puche
Attacker75'
6.84
14
Hyun-ju Lee
Hyun-ju Lee Midfielder
6.13
10
Pablo Gozálbez
Pablo Gozálbez
Midfielder70'
6.84
19
Alfonso Trezza
Alfonso Trezza Midfielder
6.42
21
Taichi Fukui
Taichi Fukui Midfielder
6.88
22
Espen van Ee
Espen van Ee Midfielder
6.82
17
Iván Barbero
Iván Barbero Attacker
6.74
23
Dylan Nandín
Dylan Nandín
Attacker79'
6.52
Referee : José Armando Torres Bessa

Starting XI ▼

1
Anatoliy Trubin
Anatoliy Trubin Goalkeeper
7.63
4
António Silva
António Silva (C) Defender
6.39
9
Franjo Ivanović
Franjo Ivanović
Attacker74'
7.28
6
Alexander Bah
Alexander Bah Defender
6.66
17
Amar Dedić
Amar Dedić
Defender73'
3.05
26
Samuel Dahl
Samuel Dahl Defender
7.45
44
Tomás Araújo
Tomás Araújo Defender
7.45
11
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio Midfielder
7.04
25
Gianluca Prestianni
Gianluca Prestianni
Attacker74'
7.16
18
Leandro Barreiro
Leandro Barreiro Midfielder
6.93
20
Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos Midfielder
7.31
21
Andreas Schjelderup
Andreas Schjelderup Midfielder
7.53
72
Anísio
Anísio
Attacker85'
6.89
27
Rafa Silva
Rafa Silva Midfielder
6.98
10
Georgiy Sudakov
Georgiy Sudakov
Midfielder74'
6.79
14
Vangelis Pavlidis
Vangelis Pavlidis Attacker
6.79

Events

2ND-HALF
90+11'
Event
Gianluca Prestianni
Foul / 9th Yellowcard
90+11'
Event
Anatoliy Trubin
Time wasting / 10th Yellowcard
90+9'
Event
Vangelis Pavlidis
Foul / 8th Yellowcard
Event
Alfonso Trezza
Violent conduct / 2nd Redcard
90+8'
90+8'
Event
Amar Dedić
Violent conduct / 1st Redcard
90+6'
Event
Franjo Ivanović
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
85'
Event
Anísio → Andreas Schjelderup
10th Substitution
Event
Ignacio de Arruabarrena
Argument / 7th Yellowcard
80'
Event
Boris Popović → Javi Sánchez
9th Substitution
79'
Event
Dylan Nandín → Iván Barbero
8th Substitution
79'
Event
Pablo Gozálbez
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
77'
Event
José Silva → Diogo Monteiro
7th Substitution
75'
Event
Miguel Puche → Naïs Djouahra
6th Substitution
75'
74'
Event
Gianluca Prestianni → Dodi Lukébakio
4th Substitution
74'
Event
Georgiy Sudakov → Rafa Silva
5th Substitution
74'
Event
Franjo Ivanović → António Silva
3rd Substitution
73'
Event
Amar Dedić → Alexander Bah
2nd Substitution
Event
Pablo Gozálbez → Hyun-ju Lee
1st Substitution
70'
59'
Event
António Silva
Argument / 5th Yellowcard
59'
Event
Richard Ríos
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
50'
Event
Richard Ríos
Header / 1st Goal
Event
Hyun-ju Lee
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
48'
1ST-HALF
Event
Iván Barbero
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
45+3'
Event
Javi Sánchez
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
22'
Event
Iván Barbero
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
7'
Event
Iván Barbero
Penalty awarded
5'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Samuel Dahl.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca has been shown a red card for unsportsmanlike behavior.
90
Red Card Red Card Important
Amar Dedic from Benfica has been shown a red card for unsportsmanlike behavior.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Amar Dedic of Benfica took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box but failed to find the target. The chance was set up by Anísio Cabral's cross.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca committed a foul.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Espen van Ee's defensive play resulted in the ball going out.
90
Update Update
José Fontán from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Heorhii Sudakov from Benfica has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arouca 1, Benfica 2. Franjo Ivanovic scores for Benfica with a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right, finding the left corner of the net. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni, who delivered a precise cross.
90
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica committed a foul.
90
Update Update
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Anísio Cabral of Benfica heads the ball from the center of the box, but Ignacio de Arruabarrena, the goalkeeper for Arouca, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Gianluca Prestianni, who delivered a well-placed cross.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gianluca Prestianni of Benfica has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: Arouca 1, Benfica 2.
90
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
90
Update Update
Boris Popovic from Arouca committed a foul.
90
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica committed a foul.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica has been shown a yellow card.
89
Update Update
Amar Dedic from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
89
Update Update
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca committed a foul.
88
Update Update
José Fontán from Arouca committed a foul.
88
Update Update
Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
87
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity. Anísio Cabral of Benfica attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Heorhii Sudakov, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after a play that resulted in a foul by José Silva.
87
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Franjo Ivanovic from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Samuel Dahl.
86
Update Update
Offside call against Benfica. Vangelis Pavlidis has been caught offside.
85
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Anísio Cabral comes on to replace Andreas Schjelderup.
84
Update Update
Opportunity wasted. Dylan Nandín from Arouca attempted a header from the center of the box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Pablo Gozálbez, who delivered a cross.
83
Update Update
Offside call against Benfica. Vangelis Pavlidis has been caught offside.
83
Update Update
Dylan Nandín from Arouca committed a foul.
83
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
82
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica committed a foul.
82
Update Update
Another offensive effort underway. Miguel Puche from Arouca heads the ball from close range, but Anatoliy Trubin of Benfica makes a great save at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Taichi Fukui.
82
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
81
Corner Corner
Opportunity squandered! Leandro Barreiro of Benfica attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide. The chance was set up by Heorhii Sudakov, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
81
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Dylan Nandín from Arouca takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, Anatoliy Trubin from Benfica makes a great save, diving to his right. The assist came from Alfonso Trezza, who delivered a precise cross.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ignacio de Arruabarrena from Arouca has been shown a yellow card.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after a deflection off Miguel Puche.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Boris Popovic replaces Javi Sánchez.
79
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Dylan Nandín comes on to replace Barbero.
78
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Tomás Araújo from Benfica took a right-footed shot from inside the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Andreas Schjelderup, who delivered a cross.
77
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after José Fontán allowed the ball to go out.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pablo Gozálbez from Arouca has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
77
Update Update
Pablo Gozálbez from Arouca committed a foul.
77
Update Update
Gianluca Prestianni from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: José Silva comes on to replace Diogo Monteiro.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Miguel Puche replaces Naïs Djouahra.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Franjo Ivanovic comes on to replace António Silva, who has been injured.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Heorhii Sudakov is coming on to replace Rafa.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Gianluca Prestianni is coming on to replace Dodi Lukébakio.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Benfica: Amar Dedic comes on to replace Alexander Bah.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Arouca after António Silva allowed the ball to go out.
71
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Pablo Gozálbez from Arouca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from José Fontán.
70
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort underway. Taichi Fukui from Arouca takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Arouca: Pablo Gozálbez comes on to replace Lee Hyun-Ju.
70
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Taichi Fukui from Arouca takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it’s expertly stopped in the bottom right corner by Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin.
65
Update Update
The pause has ended. They're set to resume play now.
65
Update Update
Match is currently paused due to an injury to António Silva from Benfica.
63
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Naïs Djouahra from Arouca took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
61
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica committed a foul.
61
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
60
Update Update
António Silva from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
60
Update Update
Barbero committed a foul on Arouca.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Richard Ríos of Benfica has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
59
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica committed a foul.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
António Silva from Benfica has been shown a yellow card.
59
Update Update
Bas Kuipers from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
58
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity wasted. Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
57
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Vangelis Pavlidis of Benfica attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
56
Update Update
António Silva from Benfica committed a foul.
56
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca has earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
54
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after a foul by José Fontán.
52
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica committed a foul.
52
Update Update
Alfonso Trezza from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after a play that resulted in Ignacio de Arruabarrena giving it away.
50
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Dodi Lukébakio of Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Ignacio de Arruabarrena, the goalkeeper for Arouca, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Alexander Bah.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now Arouca 1, Benfica 1. Richard Ríos of Benfica scores with a header from close range right in front of the goal. The assist came from Andreas Schjelderup, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
49
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Diogo Monteiro allowed the ball to go out.
48
Update Update
Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca committed a foul.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
48
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica earned a free kick in the defensive area.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Arouca after a deflection off Tomás Araújo.
47
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca takes a close-range shot with his right foot, but Anatoliy Trubin, the goalkeeper for Benfica, makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
47
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Barbero from Arouca took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Alfonso Trezza, who delivered a cross.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Rafa from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it's just off target. The assist came from Alexander Bah.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Barbero from Arouca has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
45
Update Update
Barbero committed a foul on Arouca.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
Bas Kuipers from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Arouca leading Benfica 1-0.
45
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica committed a foul.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Arouca leading Benfica 1-0.
44
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Rafa from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar and to the left. The assist came from Andreas Schjelderup.
43
Update Update
Barbero committed a foul against Arouca.
43
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
42
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Alfonso Trezza allowed the ball to go out of play.
41
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tomás Araújo from Benfica fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
41
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Tomás Araújo from Benfica fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
40
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Naïs Djouahra allowed the ball to go out of play.
39
Update Update
Offside call against Benfica. Andreas Schjelderup is caught in an offside position.
38
Update Update
Opportunity wasted. Barbero from Arouca attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area.
36
Update Update
Andreas Schjelderup from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
36
Update Update
Diogo Monteiro from Arouca committed a foul.
36
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Alexander Bah from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Vangelis Pavlidis.
34
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Javi Sánchez allowed the ball to go out.
32
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica committed a foul.
32
Update Update
Diogo Monteiro from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
32
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted! Alexander Bah from Benfica had a header within the six-yard box on the left side, but he sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Dodi Lukébakio, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Barbero allowed the ball to go out.
31
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Alexander Bah.
27
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Naïs Djouahra allowed it.
24
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
23
Update Update
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
22
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
22
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Rafa from Benfica.
22
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
22
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Javi Sánchez from Arouca has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
20
Update Update
Dodi Lukébakio from Benfica was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
20
Update Update
Arouca was brought down by Bas Kuipers.
17
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Diogo Monteiro's defensive play.
17
Update Update
Richard Ríos from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Javi Sánchez allowed the ball to go out.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Benfica after Javi Sánchez allowed it to go out.
14
Update Update
Lee Hyun-Ju from Arouca committed a foul.
14
Update Update
Leandro Barreiro from Benfica earned a free kick in an offensive position.
14
Update Update
Offside call against Benfica. Rafa has been caught in an offside position.
13
Update Update
Rafa from Benfica has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
13
Update Update
Espen van Ee from Arouca committed a foul.
11
Attempt Attempt
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from António Silva, who set him up with a header.
11
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Benfica after Taichi Fukui allowed the ball to go out of play.
10
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca has been awarded a free kick in their defensive zone.
10
Update Update
António Silva from Benfica committed a foul.
9
Update Update
Offside call against Benfica. Vangelis Pavlidis has been caught offside.
8
Update Update
Barbero from Arouca committed a handball foul.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Arouca takes the lead, 1-0 against Benfica. Barbero steps up to take the penalty and successfully places his right-footed shot into the bottom right corner.
5
Update Update
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to Arouca.
3
Update Update
António Silva of Benfica has given away a penalty due to a handball in the box.
3
Update Update
The attempt is thwarted. Barbero from Arouca heads the ball from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Bas Kuipers, who delivered a cross.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Benfica exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Structural distortion: The match was materially influenced by red card(s), altering baseline dynamics. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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