Compare Cagliari vs Benfica

Cagliari vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Cagliari vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Cagliari Home Team

Benfica Away Team

Cagliari

36.9

L D W L W L L L L D

Last 10 Matches

Benfica

75.2

D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

Cagliari

Draw

Benfica

Performance Radar

Cagliari

Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

20%

2W, 2D, 6L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match

0.8

8 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

1.6

16 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

-8

+11

Clean Sheet

20%

2 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

50%

5 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

50%

5 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

S. Esposito (3 goals)

A. Schjelderup (5 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 3 / 2nd Half: 5

1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13

Home Win Rate

40%

2W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

0W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

59.0

League Difficulty: 90.0, Opponent Quality: 65.8

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

0W / 4 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

0.94

Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.14

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating

36.9

Attack: 29.1, Defense: 50.9, Form: 21.8

75.2

Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

16-30'

31-45'

46-60'

61-75'

76-90+'

Cagliari

Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

36.9

Overall

Attack 29.1

Defense 50.9

Form 21.8

Consistency 59.2

Power Rating Breakdown

75.2

Overall

Attack 84.8

Defense 73.2

Form 69.4

Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

90.0 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

65.8 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

0% vs 50%

Cagliari

Benfica

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Udinese H

Italian Serie A

0 - 2 L

74%

Bologna A

Italian Serie A

0 - 0 D

63%

Atalanta H

Italian Serie A

3 - 2 W

64%

Inter Milan A

Italian Serie A

0 - 3 L

84%

Cremonese H

Italian Serie A

1 - 0 W

51%

Sassuolo A

Italian Serie A

1 - 2 L

69%

Napoli H

Italian Serie A

0 - 1 L

74%

Pisa A

Italian Serie A

1 - 3 L

46%

Como H

Italian Serie A

1 - 2 L

71%

Parma A

Italian Serie A

1 - 1 D

62%

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Braga H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

64%

Famalicão A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

74%

Moreirense H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

4 - 1 W

50%

Sporting A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

75%

Nacional H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 0 W

52%

Casa Pia A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

1 - 1 D

53%

Vitória SC H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

3 - 0 W

54%

Arouca A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

62%

Porto H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

69%

Gil Vicente A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

60%

AI Analysis

When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 59.0 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Benfica's attack is on another level, averaging 2.2 goals per match with A. Schjelderup leading the charge with 5 goals. Cagliari manages just 0.8 per match.

Benfica has the defensive edge, conceding 1.1 per match compared to Cagliari's 1.6.

Cagliari has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 4 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.9 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Based on our comprehensive analysis including opponent quality adjustment, Benfica is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (84.8), defense (73.2), and form (69.4) leaves little room for doubt. Cagliari will need an exceptional performance to compete.

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