Benfica vs Arouca Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

Benfica squared off with Arouca in the Liga Portugal action on October 25. The game ended 5-0 in Benfica's favor.

The breakthrough came on the 9th minute when Vangelis Pavlidis converted the penalty, putting Benfica ahead. Nicolas Otamendi and Franjo Ivanovic found the net next with Pavlidis scoring two more, setting the final scoreline at 5-0.

All eyes turn to the pitch as Benfica and Arouca square off once more, 6 months after their previous Liga Portugal meeting that concluded in a 2-2 stalemate. Following a recent loss to Newcastle United on October 21, Benfica aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash. A more organized backline could be the foundation for success, since their defense has shown cracks, having conceded goals in each of their last four home matches.

After their recent win against Portimonense, Arouca, unlike their opponents, approach this match with renewed confidence. Despite this, they've had trouble holding their opponents at bay, conceding goals in their last twelve matches in a row.

This Liga Portugal clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Benfica and Arouca. Benfica’s offensive unit, under Jose Mourinho’s guidance, has leaned on Vangelis Pavlidis, their main scorer, and Fredrik Aursnes, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. In Liga Portugal, Pavlidis has been Benfica’s standout scorer with five goals, as Lukebakio continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with three assists. Benfica have also relied on Andreas Schjelderup, Georgiy Sudakov and Franjo Ivanovic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Arouca’s attacking options, under the tactical direction of Vasco Seabra, have been bolstered by Alfonso Trezza, the team’s top scorer, and Nais Djouahra, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Trezza has already scored four goals in Liga Portugal this season, while also being their most creative player, providing two assists in the league so far. Hyun-ju Lee, Jose Fontan and Boris Popovic have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

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AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Benfica vs Arouca, then keeps watching the game to update its outlook minute by minute. As for this match-up, the model’s pre-game forecast proved accurate, calling Benfica's win. AI analysis before kick-off suggested that Benfica’s victory leads the probabilities with 71%, while a draw was at 22% and Arouca’s victory was at 7%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Benfica - Arouca in real time.

Benfica kicked off the game with Anatolii Trubin, Samuel Dahl, Nicolas Otamendi, Tomas Araujo, Fredrik Aursnes, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Rios who got substituted by Joao Rego on the 67th minute, Gianluca Prestianni who got substituted by Andreas Schjelderup on the 63rd minute, Georgiy Sudakov who got substituted by Leandro Barreiro on the 63rd minute, Dodi Lukebakio who got substituted by Ivan Lima on the 77th minute and Vangelis Pavlidis who got substituted by Franjo Ivanovic on the 77th minute as starters, with Samuel Soares, Antonio Silva, Rafa Obrador, Joao Rego, Andreas Schjelderup, Leandro Barreiro, Ivan Lima, Henrique Araujo and Franjo Ivanovic on the bench.

Arouca's starting eleven were Joao Valido, Arnau Sola who got substituted by Amadou Dante on the 89th minute, Omar Fayed, Jose Fontan, Tiago Esgaio, David Martins Simao, Espen Van Ee who got substituted by Hyun-ju Lee on the 46th minute, Puche, Pablo Gozalbez who got substituted by Taichi Fukui on the 46th minute, Alfonso Trezza who got substituted by Nais Djouahra on the 63rd minute and Ivan Barbero who got substituted by Brian Mansilla on the 85th minute, with Nico Mantl, Diogo Monteiro, Boris Popovic, Amadou Dante, Taichi Fukui, Hyun-ju Lee, Brian Mansilla, Nais Djouahra and Romualdas Jansonas on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 3.02 - 0.45
• Ball Possession: 54 - 46
• Big Scoring Chances: 6 - 1
• Total Attempts: 17 - 5
• Shots On Target: 8 - 0
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 14 - 2
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 3
• Woodwork Hits: 2 - 0
• Fouls: 13 - 18
• Corners: 9 - 1
• Throw-Ins: 6 - 26
• Saves: 0 - 3
• Free Kicks: 15 - 13
• Offsides: 4 - 1
• Passes into Final Third: 133 - 78
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 97 - 52
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 46 - 5
• Tackles: 13 - 15
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 9
• Total Crosses: 18 - 10
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 1
• Interceptions: 12 - 8
• Clearances: 9 - 22

Referee showed the yellow card four times throughout the game. Tiago Esgaio, Dodi Lukebakio, Gianluca Prestianni and Omar Fayed were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since October 2023, the teams have clashed five times. Benfica have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. Their latest meeting occurred on April 13, 2025, during the Liga Portugal, finishing in a 2-2 draw. Benfica have scored fourteen goals across these five encounters, while Arouca have scored two. So, overall, Benfica have the edge in head-to-head matches against Arouca in their recent history.

In Liga Portugal, Benfica have played ten matches, winning seven, drawing three and losing zero, scoring 21 goals at an average of 2.10 per match and conceding four at a rate of 0.40 per match. Arouca have played nine matches in Liga Portugal, with two wins, three draws, and four losses this season, netting ten goals (1.11 per match) and conceding 24 (2.67 per match).

Recent Form

Benfica's most recent outing ended in a loss against Newcastle United, while Arouca played their last match against Portimonense, which ended in a win. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Benfica have claimed twelve victories, suffered four defeats, and drawn four times, while over their most recent twenty games, Arouca have claimed six victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn six times.

Live Standings

As always, Liga Portugal's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Benfica occupy 3rd spot with 24 points in ten matches, while Arouca sit 15th with nine points from nine matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Benfica and Arouca in real time. You can watch the goals by Vangelis Pavlidis, Nicolas Otamendi and Franjo Ivanovic as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Benfica - Arouca are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.