Benfica lineup vs Alverca
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Benfica's expected lineup vs Alverca, Mon 2 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 18 matches): Soares (13); Lenglet (15), Dahl (15), Araújo (15), Bah (14); Rafa (15), Sudakov (14), Prestianni (13); Pavlidis (15). Out: Barreiro, Barrenechea. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Santa Clara match on 26 Oct.
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Benfica predicted lineup vs Alverca
2 UNAVAILABLEBenfica are without Barreiro and Barrenechea at home to Alverca in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 18 official matches is: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo and Bah, and Pavlidis leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Barreiro (Out), Barrenechea (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 28 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 18 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 22 points from 9 games. They have W4 D0 L1 in their last five.
Most Common Benfica Starting XI
Based on 18 official matches this season
- SoaresGK · 13 starts
- LengletDEF · 15 starts
- DahlDEF · 15 starts
- AraújoDEF · 15 starts
- BahDEF · 14 starts
- RafaMID · 15 starts
- SudakovMID · 14 starts
- PrestianniMID · 13 starts
- BarreiroMID · 11 starts
- BarrenecheaMID · 9 starts
- PavlidisFWD · 15 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Benfica
- What is Benfica's expected lineup?
- Benfica are without Barreiro and Barrenechea at home to Alverca in the Primeira Liga, so expect at least 2 changes. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 18 official matches is: Soares in goal, a back four of Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo and Bah, and Pavlidis leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Soares, Lenglet, Dahl, Araújo, Bah, Rafa, Sudakov, Prestianni, Barreiro (out), Barrenechea (out), Pavlidis.
- Who started Benfica's last match?
- Benfica's starting XI on 26 Oct 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 beat Santa Clara 2–1 on 26 Oct 2026.
- When did Benfica last win?
- Benfica last won on 26 Oct 2026, beating Santa Clara 2–1.
- 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 15 starts for Benfica across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Benfica use most often?
- Benfica have used a 4-2-3-1 in 14 of their 16 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 13 matches.
- Which Benfica defender has started the most this season?
- Clément Lenglet has made the most starts as defender for Benfica this season, starting 15 matches.
- Which Benfica midfielder has started the most this season?
- Rafa Silva has made the most starts as midfielder for Benfica this season, starting 15 matches.
- Which Benfica forward has started the most this season?
- Vangelis Pavlidis has made the most starts as forward for Benfica this season, starting 15 matches.
Goalkeepers
Benfica past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Primeira Liga | 2nd | 25 | 5 | 4 | 80 |
| 2023-24 | Primeira Liga | 2nd | 25 | 5 | 4 | 80 |
| 2022-23 | Primeira Liga | 1st | 28 | 3 | 3 | 87 |
| 2021-22 | Primeira Liga | 3rd | 23 | 5 | 6 | 74 |
| 2020-21 | Primeira Liga | 3rd | 23 | 7 | 4 | 76 |
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