Benfica lineup vs Vitória SC
Benfica's expected lineup vs Vitória SC, Sun 11 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): Soares (11); Lenglet (13), Dahl (12), Araújo (11), Bah (10); Sudakov (12), Barreiro (10), Barrenechea (9); Rafa (12), Pavlidis (12), Prestianni (10). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the FC Porto match on 20 Sep.
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Benfica predicted lineup vs Vitória SC
MOST USED XIBenfica's expected lineup at home to Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo and Bah, and Rafa, Pavlidis and Prestianni further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSoares
- DEFLenglet
- DEFDahl
- DEFAraújo
- DEFBah
- MIDSudakov
- MIDBarreiro
- MIDBarrenechea
- FWDRafa
- FWDPavlidis
- FWDPrestianni
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Benfica, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Benfica are 2nd in the Primeira Liga on 16 points from 7 games. They have W4 D0 L1 in their last five.
Most Common Benfica Starting XI
Based on 14 official matches this season
- SoaresGK · 11 starts
- LengletDEF · 13 starts
- DahlDEF · 12 starts
- AraújoDEF · 11 starts
- BahDEF · 10 starts
- SudakovMID · 12 starts
- BarreiroMID · 10 starts
- BarrenecheaMID · 9 starts
- RafaFWD · 12 starts
- PavlidisFWD · 12 starts
- PrestianniFWD · 10 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDPavlidis2/2 penalties scored
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- What is Benfica's expected lineup?
- Benfica's expected lineup at home to Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 14 official matches: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo and Bah, and Rafa, Pavlidis and Prestianni further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Soares, Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo, Bah, Sudakov, Barreiro, Barrenechea, Rafa, Pavlidis, Prestianni.
- Who started Benfica's last match?
- Benfica's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Primeira Liga (4-2-3-1): Samuel Soares, A. Bah, Tomás Araújo, C. Lenglet, S. Dahl, F. Aursnes, João Palhinha, Rafa, H. Sudakov, G. Prestianni, V. Pavlidis.
- What was Benfica's last result?
- Benfica lost to FC Porto 1–3 on 20 Sept 2026.
- When did Benfica last win?
- Benfica last won on 16 Sept 2026, beating AC Milan 2–0.
- Who takes penalties for Benfica?
- V. Pavlidis has taken the most penalties for Benfica this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Benfica this season?
- C. Lenglet leads with 13 starts for Benfica across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Benfica use most often?
- Benfica have used a 4-2-3-1 in 10 of their 12 matches this season.
- Which Benfica goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Samuel Soares has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Benfica this season, starting 11 matches.
- Which Benfica defender has started the most this season?
- Clément Lenglet has made the most starts as defender for Benfica this season, starting 13 matches.
- Which Benfica midfielder has started the most this season?
- Georgiy Sudakov has made the most starts as midfielder for Benfica this season, starting 12 matches.
- Which Benfica forward has started the most this season?
- Rafa Silva has made the most starts as forward for Benfica this season, starting 12 matches.
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Benfica vs Vitória SC
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