AVS Futebol SAD vs Benfica Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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4 Minutes Read
September 10, 2025

A classic cup giant-killing setup is in store at the Estádio do CD das Aves as AVS from the Liga Portugal 2 host Primeira Liga giants Benfica in the Taça de Portugal. The home side will dream of writing history in front of a passionate crowd, while Benfica enters as the overwhelming favorite, expected to navigate this potential banana skin with professionalism. The vast difference in resources and quality makes for a compelling match preview and a test of focus for the visitors in this home vs away betting preview.

AVS Futebol SAD vs Benfica Match Preview/Betting Preview

This home vs away betting preview revolves around Benfica’s approach to the fixture. Manager Roger Schmidt will inevitably rotate his squad, handing starts to bench players and youngsters. The key question is whether this changed XI can maintain the team’s intensity and break down a determined, low-block defence. AVS will play with immense energy, defend with two solid banks of four, and look to exploit any complacency or lack of chemistry in the Benfica side, particularly from set-pieces. The first goal is absolutely critical; if AVS scores it, a monumental upset is on the cards.

Team Recent Form

Here is the recent form guide for both clubs leading into this cup tie.

AVS: WDWLD (in all comps)

Benfica: WWLWW (in all comps)

Key Stats

Benfica competes in the Primeira Liga, two divisions above AVS who plays in the Liga Portugal 2.
Benfica has won their last 9 matches against second-tier opposition in the cup, often by a large margin.
AVS are strong at home, losing only once in their last five matches at the Estádio do CD das Aves.

I predict the correct score will be AVS 0 – 4 Benfica. Despite the potential for a rotated team, the sheer depth of quality in Benfica’s squad should be far too much for AVS to handle. The Eagles’ players will be keen to impress the manager for more minutes, leading to a high-intensity performance. Benfica’s superior technical ability and fitness will likely see them score a few early goals to kill the tie, adding more in the second half against a tiring defence.

AVS Futebol SAD vs Benfica H2H

The teams have no recent head-to-head history, given their different league tiers.
This is their first-ever competitive meeting.
Benfica has a perfect record against lower-league teams under Roger Schmidt.
AVS has never faced a “Big Three” team in a competitive fixture in their history.

Pre Game Odds

AVS Win: 14/1
Draw: 6/1
Benfica Win: 1/10

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

AVS will be at full strength and will treat this as the biggest game of their season. They have no suspension concerns and are expected to deploy their most physical and defensively organized lineup to try and frustrate the reigning champions.

Team News Away

Benfica will rotate heavily. Key stars like Ángel Di María and Rafa are expected to be rested entirely. This will be an opportunity for players like Casper Tengstedt, Tiago Gouveia, and young defender Tomás Araújo to start. The focus is on managing minutes ahead of league commitments.