Benfica vs Portimonense –Benfica will be looking for a better outcome after losing 3-0 to Braga in the last game in the Primeira Liga. Benfica had 63% possession and 10 shots on goal, three of which were on target in that encounter.
SC Braga had 15 shots on goal, 6 of which were on target. Braga’s goals came from Abel Ruiz (2′) and Ricardo Horta (32′, 70′).
Benfica’s offensive has been particularly powerful recently, with the club scoring 23 goals in the last six games.
Benfica has also had 9 goals scored against them in those matches. We’ll have to wait and see whether or not that pattern continues here. Benfica have not been defeated at home in their last seven league matches.
Portimonense and their fans will be hoping for a better result this time after losing their previous game against Casa Pia in Primeira Liga competition.
Portimonense had 53% possession and 6 shots on goal, 2 of which were on target in that game. Luquinha (35′) scored for Portimonense. Casa Pia, on the other hand, had 20 shots on goal, 7 of which were on target.
Casa Pia’s goals came from Ângelo Neto (31′) and Carnejy Antoine (94′). The statistics speak for themselves, and Portimonense has been scored against in six of their last six games, conceding nine goals in total. Portimonense have been far from flawless defensively.
Benfica vs Portimonense – Betting Analysis
An examination of their previous head-to-head encounters dating back to 30/10/2019 reveals that Benfica has won four and Portimonense has won one, with one result drawn.
In these games, they combined for 21 goals, with Benfica scoring 15 and Portimonense scoring 6. That equates to 3.5 goals per game on average.
The last league meeting between these two clubs came on March 5, 2022, when Portimonense defeated Benfica 1-2.
Portimonense had 42% possession at the time and 6 shots on goal, one of which was on target. Welinton Junior (25′) scored the goal.
Benfica, on the other hand, had 16 shots on goal, four of which were on target. Gonçalo Ramos (50′) and Lex Grimaldo (45′) scored. Fábio Verssimo served as the match official.
Portimonense will need to be at their best to score even one goal against a Benfica squad that will almost certainly create numerous chances to win well. When all is said and done, we believe Benfica will win by a resounding 3-0 margin.
What are the top odds for the game?
Checking the betting prices for this game in the 90 min. result market, victory for Benfica can be had for 1.17, a bet on a draw is 7.7 and selecting the winning team to be Portimonense can be had at 15. Those are the best returns available right now.
Benfica vs Portimonense – Head-to-head
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