Famalicão vs benfica

By Rohan Mehta / 03.05.2026

Famalicão hosts Benfica on May 2, 2026, at the Municipal 22 de Junho in Vila Nova de Famalicão. This Liga Portugal clash is significant as Famalicão seeks to continue their recent success against Benfica at home.

Famalicão enters the match in strong form. They are unbeaten in their last nine matches, with five wins and four draws. Their home form has been particularly impressive, with five victories in their last six league games this year. They have also kept four clean sheets during this stretch.

Benfica, on the other hand, maintains a solid record as well. They have scored two or more goals in ten of their last eleven league matches and remain unbeaten in 46 Primeira Liga games, with 33 wins and 13 draws. They currently sit second in the league with 75 points.

The last few encounters between these teams add another layer of intrigue. Famalicão has won their last two home matches against Benfica without conceding a single goal. However, Benfica has triumphed in three of their last five head-to-head meetings.

Both teams recently achieved victories. Famalicão won 1-0 against Estoril, while Benfica secured a convincing 4-1 win over Moreirense. These results set the stage for an exciting matchup.

Injuries may impact the game as well. Benfica will miss J. Veloso due to injury, which could affect their lineup and strategy against a resilient Famalicão side.

This match is crucial for both teams as they aim for European qualification through the Primeira Liga standings. Famalicão currently holds fifth place with 51 points, while Benfica looks to maintain pressure on the league leaders.