Estrela da Amadora - Benfica

Estrela da Amadora host Benfica at Estadio Jose Gomes on 8 November 2026 for this Liga Portugal matchday 11 encounter. The hosts look to stabilize their tactical shape through a midfield trio of Lovro Zvonarek, Santiago Serra, and Kevin Hoeoeg Jansson, tasked with shielding a back four led by Stefan Lekovic. Up front, Leandro Antonetti and Ianis Stoica face a daunting challenge against a disciplined Benfica defensive line featuring Alessandro Circati and Tomas Araujo. The visitors arrive with significant momentum, relying on the attacking fluidity of Vangelis Pavlidis and Dodi Lukebakio to dictate the tempo.

Recent form highlights a stark contrast between the two sides. While Estrela da Amadora have struggled to find consistency following a 2-1 defeat to Moreirense, Benfica enter the fixture on a strong run, including a 3-1 victory over Lech Poznan. With Clement Lenglet sidelined, Benfica must manage their defensive rotation carefully, though their recent domestic and European success suggests they remain in high spirits. The visitors will aim to maintain their recent dominance in this fixture, having secured a 4-0 win in their last league meeting back in January.