Recent Form:

• Famalicão are unbeaten in their last nine matches, with five wins and four draws.
• At home, Famalicão has won five of their last six league games in 2026.
• Benfica has scored two or more goals in ten of their last eleven league matches.
• Benfica remains unbeaten in 46 Primeira Liga games, with 33 wins and 13 draws.

Historically, Famalicão has been a tough opponent for Benfica at home. They have won their last two encounters against the Lisbon giants without conceding a goal. In their previous match, Famalicão registered an impressive 15 attempts and held 55.2% possession against Benfica.

In the lead-up to this match, Jose Mourinho’s future at Benfica has been a topic of speculation. He indicated that his position would be evaluated at the end of the season amid rumors linking him back to Real Madrid.

This match is pivotal for both teams. For Famalicão, it represents a chance to solidify their position in the top five and secure European competition next season. For Benfica, maintaining their unbeaten streak is crucial as they aim for another title.

The previous encounter saw Nicolás Otamendi sent off after a VAR review upgraded his challenge, significantly impacting the game’s momentum.

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