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PV Colegio Efanor W vs Benfica W Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1814:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: PV Colegio Efanor W 0-3 Benfica W
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PV Colegio Efanor travel to face Benfica in the 1. Divisao Women on 18 October, a matchup that pits a struggling newcomer against a side already establishing itself as a contender. Efanor sit ninth after one round, pointless following a heavy defeat. Benfica, third with a perfect record, have begun their campaign with authority. The gap between these two is stark.
Team form
PV Colegio Efanor W
Efanor's opening fixture was a sobering one. They lost 1-3 at Vilacondense, managing just a single set. Before that, a cup run showed mixed results: a clean 3-0 win over Mamede and a 3-1 victory at Fiaes were offset by a 0-3 hammering at Porto. Over their last four outings, they have scored 7 sets and conceded 7, averaging 1.8 per game in both directions. The numbers suggest a side still finding its feet, capable of moments but inconsistent under pressure.
Benfica W
Benfica opened their league campaign with a commanding 3-0 shutout of Clube Kairos. Their recent record is more convincing: across three matches, they have scored 7 sets while conceding only 3, a rate of 2.3 for and 1.0 against per game. A cup loss to Braga in February is their only blemish in recent memory, but their league form and the decisive nature of their wins suggest a team operating with clear structure and intent.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings exist between these two sides, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. This is uncharted territory for both.
Key factors
Benfica's defensive solidity is the critical difference. Conceding just 1.0 set per game is elite-level control; Efanor's 1.8 conceded per game suggests they lack that discipline. Efanor will struggle to break down a Benfica side that has yet to surrender more than one set in a league match. Conversely, Efanor's attack—averaging 1.8 sets per game—looks underpowered against opponents of Benfica's calibre. Benfica's ability to close out matches cleanly (two 3-0 wins already) indicates a team that does not allow opponents to build momentum. Efanor, by contrast, have shown vulnerability when facing quality opposition, as Porto demonstrated.
Prediction
Benfica are clear favourites. They have started the season with precision and control, while Efanor remain raw and error-prone. The defensive gulf between the two is the deciding factor: Benfica's tightness at the back will neutralise Efanor's modest attacking output. Benfica's recent form and league position both point to a dominant display. Efanor's only path to a result would require an uncharacteristic level of intensity and accuracy they have not yet shown.
Benfica should win decisively. Their defensive discipline and clinical finishing make them heavy favourites to extend their perfect record. Efanor face an uphill task and are unlikely to trouble their opponents significantly.
Match info
Tournaments:
1. Divisao Women(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sporting W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  FC Porto W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Benfica W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Vilacondense W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Leixoes W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Castelo Maia W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 |  Braga W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |  Vitoria Guimaraes W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 |  PV Colegio Efanor W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 |  Clube Kairos W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Mamede W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 |  Fiaes W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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