Portimonense vs Benfica Betting Tips and Prediction. On Saturday, May 13, Portimonense will host Benfica, the league’s top team, at the Estadio Municipal de Portimo.
The hosts have lost both of their league games thus far, and last week, Casa Pia held them to a 1-1 tie. Deep into extra time, substitute Bryan Róchez equalized the score for Portimonense.
The next week, Benfica defeated Braga 1-0 at home to extend their winning streak to three games. Rafa Silva, a former Braga star, scored the game-winning goal against his former club in the 67th minute.
The guests are still four points ahead of Porto in second place and must avoid losing ground if they want to maintain their lead.
Portimonense vs Benfica – Important Points:
Since 1976, the two teams have come into contact 41 times in various events. 32-2 is the Benfica advantage. In their last 15 league games, the visitors have won 13 of them.
In their last eight competition encounters with Portimonense, Benfica has prevailed six times. With 72 goals in 31 games, the visitors hold the league’s best-attacking record this year.
With 17 goals allowed, Benfica has the best defensive record in the league. In the league, the hosts have the third-worst attacking record with 24 goals scored, 13 of which have been at home.
In their previous eight road league games, Benfica has preserved a clean sheet in seven of those contests. In two of their last four home games, Portimonense has failed to score.
Portimonense vs Benfica – The Prediction:
Only twice have Portimonense defeated Benfica, once at home and once away. They have improved recently, only losing once in their last five league games. In each of their last five games, they have scored at least once.
The greatest away record in the league belongs to Benfica, who have won 12 of their 15 away games. They haven’t given up in any of their last three victories. Given their domination against Portimonense, Benfica ought to prevail once more.
Prediction: Portimonense 1-2 Benfica
Portimonense vs Benfica – The Tip:
1: Results – Benfica
2: Total goals over 3 goals: Yes
3: 1 Goal will be scored in the second half – Yes
4: David Neres will score or assist any time – Yes
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