Estoril v Benfica: unbeaten visitors chase higher finish, hosts seek statement | OneFootball

Estoril host Benfica in Liga Portugal at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota on Saturday, 16 May 2026, with the visitors protecting an unbeaten league record in third and the hosts ninth and aiming to finish strongly.

Benfica have dominated recent meetings, including a 3-1 home win in January, so Estoril will be targeting a response on their own pitch.

The Águias arrive on a run of three wins followed by two draws, whereas Estoril's last five read three defeats then back to back draws. Evangelos Pavlidis has 22 league goals for the visitors, with Yanis Begraoui on 20 for the hosts, and João Carvalho leading the league for assists with 11.

The visitors are without midfielders Nuno Felix and João Veloso through injury.

The Encarnados' season profile points to control and solidity: 71 goals scored, only 24 conceded and 14 clean sheets, with 58% possession and 84.70% pass accuracy. Estoril have scored 53 but conceded 54, so quick transitions and Begraoui's movement could be their route, with service from creators such as Carvalho.

A win would take the visitors to 80 points, keep their unbeaten league season intact and could improve their position while firming up European qualification. Estoril would move to 42 points with victory and could consolidate ninth.