Boavista will face Benfica on Monday, September 23, as the visitors aim to stay close to the early leaders in the Primeira Liga.
Boavista has managed just one win so far this season and is in danger of slipping into a relegation battle. On the other hand, Benfica finds themselves five points behind Sporting Lisbon in the league standings, making a victory in this match crucial.
**Boavista vs. Benfica Prediction:** Visitors to Win Comfortably
**Key Stats:**
- Benfica has won four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Boavista has secured just one win this season.
- Benfica's last two matches have featured at least three goals.
**Correct Score Prediction:** Boavista 1-3 Benfica
Boavista showed signs of improvement in their last match, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw against Estrela. Playing at home, they will be optimistic about finding the net on Monday. However, Benfica is expected to have the upper hand. After scoring four goals in their last league game, they will look to carry that momentum forward.
.jpg)
**Pre-game Odds and Win Probability:** The Visitors Start as Big Favorites
- **HOME:** 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
- **DRAW:** 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- **AWAY:** 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change.*
As Portugal's most successful football club, Benfica is accustomed to being the favorite in matches. Ladbrokes has assigned the visitors a 77.8% chance of winning, while Boavista has just a 9.1% chance of claiming all three points. The draw, which would be a positive outcome for the hosts, is rated at an 18.2% likelihood.
**Most Recent H2Hs:** Advantage Benfica
Benfica has won three of their last four encounters with Boavista, but last season, Boavista managed to secure a 3-2 victory over the Eagles at home. That win was Boavista's first in this matchup in three years and could provide them with some inspiration for Monday night's game.
Overall, Benfica holds a strong record against Boavista, having won seven of the last ten meetings, which should boost their confidence.
**Boavista Preview:** Finding Their Feet
Before their 2-2 draw with Estoril, there were significant concerns about Boavista's scoring ability, as they managed only one goal in their first four matches. Their recent two-goal performance should give them renewed hope for a successful campaign, and they will be eager to avoid a heavy defeat here.
**Predicted Lineup:** Sousa (GK), Gomes, Abascal, Onyemaechi, Ferreira, Vukotic, Camara, Perez, Miguel, Agra, Bozenik
**Benfica Preview:** Every Game is a Must-Win
While dropping five points in their first five matches of the season isn’t a disaster, the strong start from Sporting Lisbon means Benfica is at risk of falling out of the title race. This match is seen as a must-win, and that urgency will continue in their upcoming fixtures.
**Predicted Lineup:** Trubin (GK), Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Luis, Kokcu, Di Maria, Rollheiser, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
Post a Comment