Benfica - Estoril

Vangelis Pavlidis leads the Benfica line as the hosts look to translate their prolific European form into a dominant Liga Portugal display at Estadio da Luz on 31 August 2026. The forward, supported by the creative midfield pairing of Georgiy Sudakov and Rafa Silva, has been central to a side that recently dismantled Casa Pia AC 7-0. With the expected XI featuring Clement Lenglet in defence, Benfica enter matchday 4 riding a wave of confidence following their successful Europa League qualification campaign. Their recent tactical fluidity has seen them consistently find the net, making them a formidable prospect for any domestic visitor.

Estoril arrive at Estadio da Luz facing a challenging start to their league campaign, having suffered consecutive defeats against Rio Ave and Nacional. With Joel Robles expected to start in goal and Rafik Guitane tasked with orchestrating the transition, the visitors must tighten their defensive shape to stifle a Benfica attack that has historically enjoyed success in this fixture. Having lost their previous two meetings against Benfica, Estoril face a stern test of character as they look to recover their form and secure a positive result in this Liga Portugal encounter.