Benfica – Estrela

Match analysis

Benfica head into the clash as clear favourites, sitting second in the table with 16 points from six games – five wins and a draw, and a dominant 21‑4 goal difference. Their opponents, Estrela, occupy sixth place with nine points, unbeaten but having secured only two victories and three draws, and a modest 11‑9 margin. The Portuguese giants will look to extend their unbeaten run and close the gap to the leaders, while Estrela will be eager to prove they can turn their solid defensive record into a points‑rich result away from home. The head‑to‑head history favours Benfica, yet Estrela’s resilience could make the encounter tighter than the numbers suggest.