Benfica
Liga Portugal - 2024/2025
Team Playing Style
Key Strengths:
- Possession Play (86.4%)
- Progressive Passing (89.4%)
- Open Play Attacking (100%)
Team Performance Analytics
Season Overview
Games Analyzed
34
Avg xG per Game
2.19
Avg Possession
58.3%
Last 10 Games
Games Analyzed
10
Avg xG per Game
2.26
Avg Possession
55.1%
League Comparison
Expected Goals (xG)
2.19
vs
1.19
+83.6%
Non-Penalty xG
1.92
vs
1.05
+82.8%
Expected Goals on Target
2.24
vs
1.20
+87.0%
Goals per Game
2.5
vs
1.3
+91.0%
Total Shots
16.8
vs
11.7
+43.7%
Shots on Target
6.7
vs
3.9
+72.4%
Shots Inside Box
10.6
vs
7.0
+51.9%
Big Chances Created
4.7
vs
2.2
+115.7%
Big Chances Missed
2.7
vs
1.4
+93.7%
Total Attacks
118.2
vs
91.2
+29.6%
Dangerous Attacks
61.8
vs
39.8
+55.4%
Corners
7.1
vs
4.6
+52.7%
Total Crosses
21.1
vs
17.1
+23.3%
Accurate Crosses
5.7
vs
4.1
+38.6%
Successful Dribbles
8.7
vs
7.1
+23.4%
Offsides
3.0
vs
1.7
+73.5%
Shooting Performance
0.10
vs
0.01
+756.9%
Expected Goal Difference
1.17
vs
-0.06
-1951.0%
Possession %
58.3
vs
49.5
+17.8%
Total Passes
502
vs
399
+26.0%
Successful Passes
424
vs
321
+32.3%
Pass Accuracy %
84.0
vs
78.9
+6.4%
Assists
1.8
vs
0.9
+88.5%
Key Passes
12.6
vs
8.3
+51.6%
Long Passes
43.7
vs
43.2
+1.1%
Successful Long Passes
27.8
vs
24.4
+14.0%
Tackles
18.8
vs
16.4
+14.9%
Interceptions
9.2
vs
8.8
+4.6%
Duels Won
52.6
vs
51.1
+3.0%
Fouls Committed
11.8
vs
14.2
-17.0%
Expected Goals Against
0.84
vs
1.27
-33.7%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.18
vs
0.09
+94.7%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.26
vs
1.19
+90.1%
Non-Penalty xG
2.11
vs
1.05
+100.2%
Expected Goals on Target
1.92
vs
1.20
+60.5%
Goals per Game
2.8
vs
1.3
+116.5%
Total Shots
15.9
vs
11.7
+35.8%
Shots on Target
5.9
vs
3.9
+51.0%
Shots Inside Box
9.8
vs
7.0
+40.2%
Big Chances Created
4.2
vs
2.2
+94.1%
Big Chances Missed
1.8
vs
1.4
+28.4%
Total Attacks
108.8
vs
91.2
+19.3%
Dangerous Attacks
56.1
vs
39.8
+41.1%
Corners
6.4
vs
4.6
+38.4%
Total Crosses
17.4
vs
17.1
+1.8%
Accurate Crosses
5.0
vs
4.1
+22.1%
Successful Dribbles
7.4
vs
7.1
+4.9%
Offsides
3.0
vs
1.7
+71.6%
Shooting Performance
-0.34
vs
0.01
-3136.7%
Expected Goal Difference
0.19
vs
-0.06
-397.8%
Possession %
55.1
vs
49.5
+11.3%
Total Passes
455
vs
399
+14.1%
Successful Passes
377
vs
321
+17.4%
Pass Accuracy %
82.1
vs
78.9
+4.0%
Assists
2.1
vs
0.9
+122.2%
Key Passes
11.6
vs
8.3
+40.1%
Long Passes
51.9
vs
43.2
+20.1%
Successful Long Passes
28.6
vs
24.4
+17.3%
Tackles
17.2
vs
16.4
+5.2%
Interceptions
8.7
vs
8.8
-0.8%
Duels Won
52.4
vs
51.1
+2.6%
Fouls Committed
12.6
vs
14.2
-11.2%
Expected Goals Against
1.13
vs
1.27
-10.8%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.59
vs
0.09
+554.4%
Benfica Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benfica's playing style?
Benfica employs a possession-based with creative flair playing style in the Liga Portugal, with a performance rating of 91.8/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.
How many players are in Benfica's squad?
Benfica's current squad consists of 27 players across all positions in the 2024/2025 Liga Portugal season.
What are Benfica's recent results?
Benfica's most recent match was Sporting Braga 1-1 Benfica on May 17, 2025.
