Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as Benfica meet Arouca
Benfica meet Arouca at Estádio da Luz, Monday 4:00am (Primeira Liga). Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
The big picture
Benfica come in 2nd on the ladder with 28 points; Arouca are 5th on 20. Benfica have the higher position to protect.
Form
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
Arouca have won one of their last four and most recently lost to Olympiacos 1–2.
Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Arouca, watch Walter González (0.3 goals a game in 2016-17) and Gegé (0.3 goals a game in 2016-17).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
At Estádio da Luz
Benfica have won 8 of their last 20 at Estádio da Luz.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Benfica go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
