Benfica vs Estoril prediction & probabilities (2026-08-31)

Primeira Liga

Benfica vs Estoril Both Teams to Score

2026-08-31 · 20:15
Both Teams to Score54.9%Both teams to score · Yes

Result

Benfica 2-1 Estoril
1 goals before half-time (Benfica 1, Estoril 0)
✓ Yes✓ Yes

We called Yes at 54.9% and it landed. We called Yes at 86.5% and it landed (1 in the match).

Best predictionBoth teams to score · Yes · 54.9%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
55%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Both teams to score · Yes at 54.9%, its strongest read on the Both Teams to Score market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Benfica have averaged 3.2 scored and 1.4 conceded, Estoril 0.6 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 70.1% for over 2.5 and 87.9% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.6 goals a game. Benfica have seen both teams score in 4 of their last 5, Estoril in 3 of 5. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.

Both Teams to Score

★ ModelYes54.9%

No45.1%

Over 2.5 · context70.1%

Recent scoring & conceding (per game)

Benfica scored

3.2

Benfica conceded

1.4

Estoril scored

0.6

Estoril conceded

1.8

Each team to score

Benfica to score93.5%

Benfica 2+ goals75.8%

Estoril to score58.5%

Estoril 2+ goals22.0%

By half

Both score in 1st half22.4%

Both score in 2nd half29.3%

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

3.0%

0

9.0%

1

17.8%

2

21.1%

3

19.1%

4

23.7%

5+

In-depth analysis

75.9%Favoured: Benfica
54.9%Both Teams to Score
70.1%Over 2.5 goals

On the goals side, the model sees 70.1% for three or more goals and 87.9% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Benfica favoured at 75.9%, a one-sided game can cap the goals at one end.

These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 54.9% on Both Teams to Score, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianSees an open, higher-tempo game from the 70.1% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutBenfica are the model’s pick on the result at 75.9%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.

Match outlook

Benfica75.9%

Draw14.9%

Estoril9.2%

The model leans Benfica to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

BenficaDDWDW
EstorilDLDLL

Last 5 meetings: Benfica 5 · 0 draws · Estoril 0 · 3.6 goals/game.

Recent trends

BenficaBTTS 4/5Over 2.5 5/5
EstorilBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 1/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Did both teams score in Benfica vs Estoril?
We rated Both Teams to Score at 54.9%. Both teams scored, final score 2-1.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Both Teams to Score accuracy

How our Both Teams to Score calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

53.3%Best Both Teams to Score call, hit rate
0.0231Calibration error
55,318Matches graded

In 26,581 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Both Teams to Score actually happened 53.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Both Teams to Score calls

The model’s most recent graded Both Teams to Score predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 52.9%✗ 51.9%✗ 59.3%✗ 50.6%✓ 52.6%✓ 51.6%✗ 51.1%✓ 58.9%✓ 62.2%✗ 52.0%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Yes 52.9%Hit
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10No 51.9%Miss
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Yes 59.3%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Yes 50.6%Miss
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09No 52.6%Hit

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