Match story
- Benfica fired more attempts (20 vs 5 shots).
- Benfica was more accurate in front of goal (45% on target vs 20%).
- Benfica held more of the ball (65% possession).
Benfica defeated Boavista 4-0 in Primeira Liga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 23 stage in the 2017 season. The match was played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Tiago Martins, Portugal officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Benfica vs Boavista meeting in Primeira Liga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Benfica and Boavista. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Primeira Liga
Benfica BEN
BoavistaRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Benfica defeated Boavista 4-0 in Primeira Liga. The fixture is part of the Regular Season - 23 stage in the 2017 season. The match was played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Tiago Martins, Portugal officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Benfica vs Boavista meeting in Primeira Liga with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Benfica and Boavista. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
Primeira LigaBenfica BENBoavistaRecorded meetings: 0 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in front of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Ipswich upset Sunderland on their return to the Premier League and Leeds earned three points at Nottingham Forest.
The American attacker has worked his way back into contention after 44 days on the sidelines, but his involvement against Torino was always going to depend on how quickly the coaching staff felt he could return to competitive action. Christian Pulisic‘s long-awaited return has created another intriguing subplot ahead of Ruben Amorim’s first competitive game in charge of Milan. The American attacker has worked his way back into contention after 44 days on the sidelines, but his involvement against Torino was always going to depend on how quickly the coaching staff felt he could return to competitive action. The timing could hardly be more interesting for Milan, with the Serie A opener arriving after a turbulent summer. Amorim has gradually shaped his squad and tactics during pre-season, and Pulisic’s recovery has given him another attacking option at precisely the moment when the stakes are about to rise. Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone oedema in the tibia and fibula of his right leg during the 2026 World Cup. The initial expectation was that the injury would keep him out for around four to six weeks, but his recovery has progressed well enough for him to return to full group training at Milanello. MilanNews reported that Pulisic had rejoined his teammates just two days before the Rossoneri’s opening match. After 44 days away from the squad, the 27-year-old’s return to normal training represented a major step toward competitive play. View this post on Instagram Images from the session provided further encouragement, with Pulisic pictured smiling alongside his teammates during a rainy training session. His return to the group suggested that the rehabilitation phase had gone well and that he was ready to be considered for the squad again. Amorim makes the call on Pulisic The mystery surrounding Pulisic’s involvement has now been resolved. Pulisic has been included in Milan’s squad for Sunday’s away match against Torino, giving Amorim the option of bringing the American into the game if the circumstances are right. However, the American is expected to begin on the bench, rather than immediately returning to the starting XI, according to MilanNews. That approach would allow Milan to manage his workload carefully after a lengthy absence while still giving Amorim a potentially dangerous option later in the match. A 20-to-30-minute cameo could be an ideal way to reintroduce Pulisic to competitive action. Milan have little reason to take unnecessary risks with a player who could become an important part of Amorim’s plans throughout a long Serie A campaign. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan. Amorim prepares for his first Serie A test Pulisic’s return comes as Milan prepares for a new era under Amorim. The former Manchester United manager has used pre-season to experiment with his ideas, including the 3-4-2-1 system that is expected to shape the team’s approach this season. Milan’s preparations have been mixed, with a draw against Celtic, another stalemate against Inter, a defeat to Chelsea and a confidence-boosting victory over Manchester United. The win against United provided some much-needed momentum before the competitive campaign finally begins. Amorim has also made difficult decisions regarding several players who have been excluded from his plans. At the same time, new arrivals such as Goncalo Ramos, Diego Moreira and Mario Gila have given the Portuguese coach more options as he attempts to rebuild the side.
Crystal Palace have lost seven of their last 10 Premier League games against Everton (D3), their joint-most defeats against any side in the competition since 2021-22 (also 7 against Arsenal & Chelsea). Crystal Palace recorded an expected goals tally of 2.04, their highest in a Premier League game without scoring since December 2018 against Cardiff (2.1).
NATHAN SALT: Many of Man United's mistakes were painfully familiar and captain Fernandes is tired of seeing them over and over again away from home.
⚽ Updates on the best of the Saturday afternoon action ⚽ Live scores | Football Daily | Email BarryChampionship: Millwall have doubled their lead against Norwich, with Tairyk Arconte scoring his second goal of the game from a Jake Cooper knockdown at a set-piece. It’s 2-0 at the Den and hapless Norwich are staring down the barrel of their second league defeat of the season in two games.Manchester United: The club has agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the 22-year-old Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend, writes Jamie Jackson. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham was in the posh seats to see how his beloved Everton would fare without the key additions that even the prime minister has voiced an opinion on. No right-back, no new centre-forward, no problem: Everton contained enough quality to overcome a wasteful Crystal Palace.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye delivered a timely reminder that, despite the missing pieces in the squad, there is pedigree and Premier League knowhow available to David Moyes as he attempts to sustain a challenge for European qualification this season. Continue reading...
It has taken the best part of 12 months, but Everton are finally starting to feel at home at Hill Dickinson Stadium. On the eve of the new Premier League season, Blues manager David Moyes likened his side's first season at their new, state-of-the-art home on the banks of the River Mersey, which produced only six wins from 19 Premier League games, to a room in a new house that only had the wallpaper up. It was far from an ideal start for Everton, who are still without a natural right-back, but the performances of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, mixed in with a couple of magnificent saves from Jordan Pickford, were enough to help them navigate a difficult first half, in which Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the post for Palace.
Bruno Fernandes: ‘We gave too much of the ball to them’Sergej Jakirovic happy Hull proved critics wrongMichael Carrick says he will not overreact, but has called for improvement after Manchester United started the season with a 2-0 defeat at Hull. United lost their opening game for the fourth time in the past seven years as Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy took advantage of poor defending from set-pieces.The United head coach presented a professional exterior despite United’s performance not reaching the desired standard as they were deservedly beaten by Hull, who finished sixth in the Championship last season. Continue reading...
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Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in front of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Ipswich upset Sunderland on their return to the Premier League and Leeds earned three points at Nottingham Forest.
The American attacker has worked his way back into contention after 44 days on the sidelines, but his involvement against Torino was always going to depend on how quickly the coaching staff felt he could return to competitive action. Christian Pulisic‘s long-awaited return has created another intriguing subplot ahead of Ruben Amorim’s first competitive game in charge of Milan. The American attacker has worked his way back into contention after 44 days on the sidelines, but his involvement against Torino was always going to depend on how quickly the coaching staff felt he could return to competitive action. The timing could hardly be more interesting for Milan, with the Serie A opener arriving after a turbulent summer. Amorim has gradually shaped his squad and tactics during pre-season, and Pulisic’s recovery has given him another attacking option at precisely the moment when the stakes are about to rise. Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone oedema in the tibia and fibula of his right leg during the 2026 World Cup. The initial expectation was that the injury would keep him out for around four to six weeks, but his recovery has progressed well enough for him to return to full group training at Milanello. MilanNews reported that Pulisic had rejoined his teammates just two days before the Rossoneri’s opening match. After 44 days away from the squad, the 27-year-old’s return to normal training represented a major step toward competitive play. View this post on Instagram Images from the session provided further encouragement, with Pulisic pictured smiling alongside his teammates during a rainy training session. His return to the group suggested that the rehabilitation phase had gone well and that he was ready to be considered for the squad again. Amorim makes the call on Pulisic The mystery surrounding Pulisic’s involvement has now been resolved. Pulisic has been included in Milan’s squad for Sunday’s away match against Torino, giving Amorim the option of bringing the American into the game if the circumstances are right. However, the American is expected to begin on the bench, rather than immediately returning to the starting XI, according to MilanNews. That approach would allow Milan to manage his workload carefully after a lengthy absence while still giving Amorim a potentially dangerous option later in the match. A 20-to-30-minute cameo could be an ideal way to reintroduce Pulisic to competitive action. Milan have little reason to take unnecessary risks with a player who could become an important part of Amorim’s plans throughout a long Serie A campaign. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan. Amorim prepares for his first Serie A test Pulisic’s return comes as Milan prepares for a new era under Amorim. The former Manchester United manager has used pre-season to experiment with his ideas, including the 3-4-2-1 system that is expected to shape the team’s approach this season. Milan’s preparations have been mixed, with a draw against Celtic, another stalemate against Inter, a defeat to Chelsea and a confidence-boosting victory over Manchester United. The win against United provided some much-needed momentum before the competitive campaign finally begins. Amorim has also made difficult decisions regarding several players who have been excluded from his plans. At the same time, new arrivals such as Goncalo Ramos, Diego Moreira and Mario Gila have given the Portuguese coach more options as he attempts to rebuild the side.
Crystal Palace have lost seven of their last 10 Premier League games against Everton (D3), their joint-most defeats against any side in the competition since 2021-22 (also 7 against Arsenal & Chelsea). Crystal Palace recorded an expected goals tally of 2.04, their highest in a Premier League game without scoring since December 2018 against Cardiff (2.1).
NATHAN SALT: Many of Man United's mistakes were painfully familiar and captain Fernandes is tired of seeing them over and over again away from home.
⚽ Updates on the best of the Saturday afternoon action ⚽ Live scores | Football Daily | Email BarryChampionship: Millwall have doubled their lead against Norwich, with Tairyk Arconte scoring his second goal of the game from a Jake Cooper knockdown at a set-piece. It’s 2-0 at the Den and hapless Norwich are staring down the barrel of their second league defeat of the season in two games.Manchester United: The club has agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the 22-year-old Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend, writes Jamie Jackson. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham was in the posh seats to see how his beloved Everton would fare without the key additions that even the prime minister has voiced an opinion on. No right-back, no new centre-forward, no problem: Everton contained enough quality to overcome a wasteful Crystal Palace.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye delivered a timely reminder that, despite the missing pieces in the squad, there is pedigree and Premier League knowhow available to David Moyes as he attempts to sustain a challenge for European qualification this season. Continue reading...
It has taken the best part of 12 months, but Everton are finally starting to feel at home at Hill Dickinson Stadium. On the eve of the new Premier League season, Blues manager David Moyes likened his side's first season at their new, state-of-the-art home on the banks of the River Mersey, which produced only six wins from 19 Premier League games, to a room in a new house that only had the wallpaper up. It was far from an ideal start for Everton, who are still without a natural right-back, but the performances of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, mixed in with a couple of magnificent saves from Jordan Pickford, were enough to help them navigate a difficult first half, in which Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta struck the post for Palace.
Bruno Fernandes: ‘We gave too much of the ball to them’Sergej Jakirovic happy Hull proved critics wrongMichael Carrick says he will not overreact, but has called for improvement after Manchester United started the season with a 2-0 defeat at Hull. United lost their opening game for the fourth time in the past seven years as Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy took advantage of poor defending from set-pieces.The United head coach presented a professional exterior despite United’s performance not reaching the desired standard as they were deservedly beaten by Hull, who finished sixth in the Championship last season. Continue reading...
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