Estrela heads into this match against Benfica on a poor run of form, having gone four games without a win.

The head-to-head record strongly favors Benfica, who have won nine of the last ten meetings between the two sides.

At home, Estrela had been solid until recently, suffering back-to-back defeats—0-1 against Braga and 2-4 against Estoril. However, in fairness to their form, they have only faced two top-five teams this season, losing to Braga and drawing 2-2 with Guimarães, while their other fixtures have been against lower-ranked opponents.

Benfica, on the other hand, comes into this match with momentum after an impressive 2-0 away victory over Juventus. Despite some setbacks in the Primeira Liga, they will be eager to get back on track.

With the gap to league leaders Sporting CP now at six points, Benfica cannot afford to drop points if they want to stay in the title race. Given their form and motivation, this match presents the perfect opportunity for them to regain control.