Our Benfica vs FC Tirsense Prediction: 1-1
Benfica vs FC Tirsense in the Portugal Cup is scheduled for an 20:15 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 23, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Benfica vs FC Tirsense prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Benfica's Last Match – Guimaraes vs Benfica
Benfica will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Portugal Primeira Liga triumph against Guimaraes on April 19. In that match, Benfica controlled 42% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Guimaraes | 58% | 13 (6) | 1.56 | 52 |
 Benfica | 42% | 5 (7) | 1.98 | 18 |
FC Tirsense's Last Match – Os Sandinenses vs FC Tirsense
FC Tirsense will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 4-3 Portugal Campeonato Nacional victory over Os Sandinenses on April 13. In that match, FC Tirsense recorded 42% possession, firing 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Os Sandinenses | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 77 |
 FC Tirsense | 42% | 0 (8) | - | 73 |
Benfica vs FC Tirsense Stats
Key Stats
| Benfica | FC Tirsense | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 0.39 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.7 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Benfica are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Tirsense average 2.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Benfica 27-11
FC Tirsense 21-19
Lineups
Benfica: Bruma, Andreas Schjelderup, Antonio Silva, Adrian Bajrami, Samuel Soares, Samuel Dahl, Tiago Gouveia, Arthur Cabral, Leandro Barreiro, Florentino Luis, Andrea Belotti
FC Tirsense: Tiago Goncalves, Jose Goncalo Ferreira Pereira, Bernardo Dias Mesquita, Julio Alves, Jorge Silva, Daniel Rodrigues, Bruno Jose Moreira Barreto Carvalho, Joao Martins, Fontini, Joao Pedro Campos, Junior