Atletico Portugal vs Benfica prediction: Match preview, betting odds and tips on November 21, 2025
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In the Round of 32 of the Portuguese Cup, Atletico Portugal and Benfica will face off on November 21, 2025. The hosts have nothing to lose and will try to surprise their high-profile neighbors.
Our Prediction for Atletico Portugal vs Benfica
The "Tapadinha" club plays in the country's third division. And it cannot be said they are doing well. While last season they were in contention for promotion, ultimately dropping to eighth place in the spring, this year they are only tenth in their group. Ten rounds have been played and they have earned eleven points. However, in the cup, they have successively knocked out Rebordosa (1-0) and Felgueiras (2-0).
The giants fought Sporting until the last in the previous season, but only managed to defeat them in the least prestigious tournament, the League Cup (on penalties, back in winter). In the Primeira Liga, their eternal rivals were just slightly, but noticeably, stronger. Sporting then went on to win the cup final as well. Still, no changes were made, and the summer stretch brought only victories, both in Champions League qualifiers and in the Primeira.
But after the international break, September brought consecutive setbacks against Santa Clara and (especially!) Qarabag. Mourinho was immediately brought back to Lisbon. However, he continued to lose all his matches in European competition. And after a 2-2 draw with Casa Pia in the Primeira, the gap from the leading Porto increased to six points.
Atletico Portugal vs Benfica: Key Stats and Trends
- Atletico Portugal are winless in their last three games
- Benfica have not won in their last two matches
- On average, Benfica score 2.09 goals and concede 0.55 goals per match
- 45% of Benfica's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.64 goals per game
Atletico Portugal vs Benfica: Probable Starting Lineups
Atletico Portugal (probable lineup): Simoes Dias - Lopes Almeida, Duarte Henriques, Durand, Paulo Silva - Catarino Pascoal, Ricardo Dias, Caleb - Fernandes, Barandash, Santana
Benfica (probable lineup): Trubin - Dall, Antonio Silva, Tomas Araujo, Dedic - Barrenetxea, Rios, Aursnes, Sudakov, Lukebakio - Pavlidis
Previous Matches: Atletico Portugal vs Benfica
Of course, teams of such different levels, even as neighbors, have not previously had reason to play head-to-head matches.
Free Prediction for Atletico Portugal vs Benfica
The visitors are, of course, expected to win— the only question is by how much. After recent setbacks, they need to vent their frustration on someone, so take a bet on the favorites to win with a -3 goal handicap (odds – 1.60).
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