Benfica host Alverca on 2 November 2026 at 23:15 in the Primeira Liga. The Eagles won 2-1 at Santa Clara last time out and have strung together four consecutive wins across all competitions. Vangelis Pavlidis has nine goals this season and remains Benfica's primary attacking outlet. Jhon Duran is suspended. Alverca lost 1-0 to Arouca and suffered a major blow when defender Steven Baseya was sent off after nine minutes, earning a suspension. The visitors arrive in Lisbon already weakened defensively and facing a Benfica side that scores 2.75 goals per home game.
Form and H2H
Benfica's home record over their last ten matches reads nine wins, zero draws, and one loss, averaging 2.90 goals for and 0.80 against. Alverca have won three away games, drawn three, and lost four in the same span, conceding 1.29 goals per road fixture. The teams met twice in 2026: Benfica won 2-1 at home on 8 February, and Alverca fell 1-2 away on 31 August.
Best bet
Benfica to win at 1.18 with 1xBet. The hosts dominate this matchup in quality, form, and home advantage. Alverca's defensive injuries and poor away record make them vulnerable to a heavy defeat. The prediction is Benfica 3-0 Alverca.
Odds to watch
The draw sits at 8.15 with 1xBet, a price that undervalues Benfica's superiority. Alverca's away loss at 16.5 reflects their poor road form and current squad problems. Benfica's profit trend on the home win market stands at 2.65, while Alverca's away win trend is negative at -1.88.

