SL Benfica are strongly favored to win; recent market odds show Benfica around 1.45 moneyline while SC Farense is about 7.50 and the draw near 4.80, reflecting Benfica’s superior squad depth and form and Farense’s lower-division standing.

The match kicks off on 17 December 2025 at 20:45 UTC (8:45 PM UTC).

The game will be played at Estádio de São Luís in Faro, home ground of SC Farense, a compact venue with roughly 7,000 capacity located in the Algarve—tight pitch dimensions and loud home support can make it a tricky cup atmosphere for visiting teams.

My prediction: Benfica to win (straight moneyline) with implied odds-value around 1.45; Benfica’s recent domestic form and European experience give them a clear edge, though expect Farense to be defensive and attempt set-piece counters—consider a Benfica -1 Asian handicap for better value; remember markets can move before kickoff and DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports for live lines.

Head-to-head: Benfica dominate recent meetings — Benfica have won the last 4 of 5 encounters against SC Farense with an average scoreline favoring Benfica (typically by 2+ goals), while Farense’s last cup upset vs top-tier opposition was several seasons ago, so historical form strongly supports Benfica.