Tondela vs Benfica Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Tondela vs Benfica Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details | 1 February, 2026 | Estadio Joao Cardoso | Primeira Liga | 20:30 GMT

The Estádio João Cardoso is set to host a thrilling encounter between Tondela and Benfica on Sunday, an underdog story that has piqued the interest of football fans. The narrative of this Primeira Liga fixture is simple: can Tondela break the curse and hand Benfica their first loss of the season, or will Benfica continue to steamroll thier opponents.

Recent results between both teams have been one-sided affairs, with Benfica emerging victorious in the last five meetings and Tondela struggling to find the net. Benfica's dominance in head-to-head results is a worrying sign for Tondela. This match will be worth watching to see if Tondela can do the impossible and win or if Benfica will show why they are the projected winners.

Key Betting Tip: Away Win - Odds: 1.22 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Predicted Lineups

Tondela (3-4-3) Fontes, Bebeto (C), Marques, Afonso, Conceicao, Cicero, Sithole, Maviram, Hodge, Henryque, Aiko

Benfica (4-2-3-1) Trubin, Dedic, Araujo, Otamendi (C), Dahl, Barreiro, Aursnes, Prestianni, Sudakov, Schjelderup, Pavlidis

League Standings

Benfica sit 3rd in the Premeira Liga, but remain one of just two teams unbeaten in this campagin. The only other team sit top, Porto who are 10 points clear. Benfica are on a fine run of form and recently beat Real Madrid 4-2 in the Champions League with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin netting a dramatic late fourth to send them into the next round.

The visitors are having a very different season to Benfica. Tondela sit 17th in the table and remain 5 points away from safety. They have lost 13 of their 19 games this season and have struggled all round. They are in desperate need of a result that change momentum, losing 3 on the bounce.

Head to Head

07 Feb 2022 // Tondela 1-3 Benfica

30 Apr 2021 // Tondela 0-2 Benfica

27 Oct 2019 // Tondela 0-1 Benfica

11 Nov 2018 // Tondela 1-3 Benfica

17 Dec 2017 // Tondela 1-5 Benfica

13 Aug 2016 // Tondela 0-2 Benfica

30 Oct 2015 // Tondela 0-4 Benfica

Tondela Last 5

25th Jan- Famalico 3-0 Tondela

18th Jan- Tondela 0-1 Braga

11th Jan- Moreirense 1-0 Tondela

3rd Jan- Tondela 3-1 Arouca

21st Dec- Tondela 1-2 Casa Pia AC

Benfica Last 5

28th Jan - Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid

26th Jan - Benfica 4-0 Estrela da Amadora

21st Jan - Juventus 2-0 Benfica

17th Jan - Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica

14th Jan - FC Porto 1-0 Benfica

Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 66.70% confidence in a Benfica Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Away win - Odds 1.22

Key Players To Watch:

Pedro Henryque (Tondela) The striker has 3 goals this season, and is the clubs only real outlet going forward this season.

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica) He's been sensational and has even popped with 4 goals in the league. He creates everything for his side

Match Details

Stadium: Estadio de Cardosa (Capacity: 7.500)