Benfica vs Chaves Prediction: The Eagles Lurk In The Shadows Ready To Exploit Their Opponents Defense Shortcomings With Lethal Precision!

Benfica will welcome Chaves to the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the 27th round of the Primeira Liga. 

The Eagles will aim to hit the ground running after the international break, carrying on from where they left off in the league. Roger Schmidt's charges currently occupy the second spot in the league standings and will aim to retain top position by securing a comfortable win at home in this matchup, an outcome that is highly likely considering they have won nine consecutive home matches when playing against Chaves.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Benfica vs. Chaves, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

 Form: WWLWW

Benfica cruised past Casa Pia, clinching a 1-0 away win in their recent league match. This comes after booking their spot in the quarterfinals of the Europa League, defeating Rangers 1-0 in the second leg of the round of 16, achieving a 3-2 aggregate success. 

The Eagles have been in consistent form lately since their morale-sapping 5-0 defeat at the hands of FC Porto on March 3rd, which halted their run of 22 consecutive league games without defeat. Roger Schmidt's wards have avoided defeat in their last four matches across all competitions (W3 D1) and will enter this match brimming with confidence as they continue their promising quest to reclaim the league title. 

With 64 points accumulated from 26 matches played, Benfica currently sits in second place in the Primeira Liga standings and is one point adrift of first-placed Sporting CP, who still have a game in hand. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Morato, Otamendi, Aursnes; Luis, Neves; Di Maria, Silva, Mario; Leonardo

Chaves

Form: LDLDW

Chaves, on the other hand, were on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat at home against in-form Vitoria de Guimaraes, which further exacerbated their fears of relegation, adding insult to injury.

The Flavienses have gone four league matches without victory (L2 D2) since their 2-1 victory against Boavista on February 17th, which saw their nine-match winless run in the league come to an end (L5 D4). They enter this match seeking to pull off a long-shot victory against a side they've only defeated once in their last thirteen matches. 

With 19 points accumulated from 26 matches played, Chaves are currently perched at the bottom of the Primeira Liga standings, firmly entrenched within the relegation zone, and are six points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Souza; Nogueira, Fernandes, Pius; Ribeiro, Victor, Guimaraes, Benny; Carraca, Hernandez, Guzzo

Match Facts

• Benfica have won the last nine home games against Chaves.
• Chaves are winless in their last nine away games in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica averages 2.77 goals per game when playing at home, and Chaves averages 0.62 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 9 meetings, Benfica have won 7 times, Chaves have won 1 time, and there have been 1 draw with the goal difference 22-4 in favor of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica enters this match aiming to build up on their narrow 1-0 away victory against Casa Pia before the international break. Securing a win here will not only extend the Eagles winning run across all competitions to four matches but will also allow them to retain their position at the pinnacle of the league standings. 

As such, we expect the home side to secure a comfortable win at home by supporting them to win both halves, considering this has been the case in their last three home games against Chaves.

• Home To Win Both Halves - Yes for 1.90
• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.65
• Asian Handicap - Benfica -2.0 for 1.60