Vangelis Pavlidis brings up game 150 as Arouca meet Benfica
Arouca meet Benfica at Estádio Municipal de Arouca, Monday 7:00am (Primeira Liga). Benfica arrive on a 4-game winning streak.
The big picture
Arouca come in 5th on the ladder with 20 points; Benfica are 2nd on 28. Benfica are the side higher up the table.
Form
Arouca have won one of their last four and most recently lost to Olympiacos 1–2.
Benfica have won four of their last five and most recently beat Lech Poznan 3–1.
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 Arouca, watch Walter González (0.3 goals a game in 2016-17) and Gegé (0.3 goals a game in 2016-17).
For Benfica, watch Jhon Durán (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27) and Vangelis Pavlidis (0.7 goals a game in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Vangelis Pavlidis is set to play game 150.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Benfica have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
