Arouca host Benfica on Saturday, 14 March 2026 at Estádio Municipal de Arouca. The kick-off time is 20:30 local. The fixture is part of the Primeira Liga schedule. Arouca go into the match 11th in the table; Benfica sit 2nd. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Arouca have taken 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 2 losses in a row. Benfica have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 draw.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 25 Oct 2025: Arouca 0-5 Benfica; 13 Apr 2025: Arouca 2-2 Benfica; 1 Dec 2024: Arouca 0-2 Benfica. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Benfica beat Arouca 2-1. Arouca scored through Barbero 7' (pen.). Benfica replied with R. Rios 50', F. Ivanović 90'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 90 as the contest closed.

Arouca held 39% of the ball against 61% for Benfica. Shots on target finished 6-5. Expected goals read 2.50 for Arouca, 2.09 for Benfica.

Benfica take the three points; Arouca look at a thin night for the home crowd. Arouca sat 11th and Benfica 2nd before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.