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FC Arouca vs SL Benfica Prediction, H2H & Stats

Primeira LigaSun, 10 Jan 2027 16:00 GMTStatus: scheduled

Tofiko prediction

Model backs SL Benfica72%

FC Arouca 8%
Draw 20%
SL Benfica 72%
  • FC Arouca 8%
  • Draw 20%
  • SL Benfica 72%

Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)

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Analysis

Both model families pick SL Benfica, rating it at 72.3%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.

The two have met 10 times, and FC Arouca won none of them. Across 10 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.

They arrive from very different football. SL Benfica's last 5 produced 23 goals — 4.6 per game; they scored in 5 of them and conceded in 3. FC Arouca's 5 produced 8, at 1.6 per game.

The model puts the draw at 20.0%. Our own measurements show it tends to under-rate draws, so it's worth treating that figure as a floor.

This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.

What to keep in mind

  • SL Benfica's games are very high-scoring at 4.6 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
  • Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.

Recent form

FC Arouca: WLDDL

SL Benfica: WWWLW

Head-to-head

  • 10Games
  • 3.30Avg goals
  • 20%Both scored
  • 70%Over 2.5
DateMatchScore
2026-03-14FC Arouca vs SL Benfica1–2
2025-10-25SL Benfica vs FC Arouca5–0
2025-04-13SL Benfica vs FC Arouca2–2
2024-12-01FC Arouca vs SL Benfica0–2
2024-05-12SL Benfica vs FC Arouca5–0
2024-01-06FC Arouca vs SL Benfica0–3
2023-01-31FC Arouca vs SL Benfica0–3
2022-08-05SL Benfica vs FC Arouca4–0
2022-01-21FC Arouca vs SL Benfica0–2
2021-08-14SL Benfica vs FC Arouca2–0

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FAQ

Who will win FC Arouca vs SL Benfica?
Tofiko's model favours SL Benfica (72% probability), with both model families in agreement.
What time does FC Arouca vs SL Benfica kick off?
Sun, 10 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT — Primeira Liga.
What is the FC Arouca vs SL Benfica head-to-head record?
In their last 10 meetings: 4 home wins, 1 draws, 5 away wins, averaging 3.30 goals per game.

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