Our SC Farense vs Benfica Prediction: 1-3
SC Farense vs Benfica in the Portugal Cup is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 17, 2025. We predict a 1-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This SC Farense vs Benfica 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
SC Farense's Last Match – Academico Viseu vs SC Farense
SC Farense will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Portugal Segunda Liga loss against Academico Viseu on December 13. In that match, SC Farense recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Academico Viseu | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 41 |
 SC Farense | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 54 |
Benfica's Last Match – Moreirense vs Benfica
Benfica will hope to extend their good run following a 4-0 Portugal Primeira Liga win against Moreirense on December 14. In that match, Benfica had 47% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Moreirense | 53% | 2 (2) | 0.41 | 28 |
 Benfica | 47% | 7 (5) | 0.85 | 27 |
SC Farense vs Benfica Stats
Key Stats
| SC Farense | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.21 | Attacking Strength | 1.66 |
| 1.39 | Defence Strength | 0.36 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
SC Farense are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Benfica average 2.1 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.