Benfica vs Portimonense SC Prediction: The Eagles Defense Will Be Breached Once Again

Benfica will welcome Portimonense to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the 23rd round of the Primeira Liga. 

Benfica come into this match brimming with confidence following their success in the Europa League playoffs and will want to build up on that momentum to record their second consecutive win in the league. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

Form: WDWWW

A trip to Southern France to lock horns with Toulouse in the second leg of the Europa League playoffs witnessed Benfica secure their spot in the round of 16 following a goalless draw, which was their first time in two years posting such a result in Europe.

Prior to that, they displayed a masterclass performance in their league match against FC Vizela at home, as they cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory, marking their biggest win since the start of the season. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions since a 2-1 defeat against Estoril Praia in the league cup on January 24th, and they undoubtedly want to extend that unbeaten run to eight as they go up against a side they've won four straight matches against. 

With 55 points accumulated in 22 matches played, Benfica occupy the top spot in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with second-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Morato; Luis, Neves; Neres, Silva, Di Maria; Tengstedt

Portimonense SC

Form: DLLWL

Portimonense, on the other hand, managed to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw against Vitoria de Guimaraes at home in their most recent league match. Trailing behind by a goal twenty minutes into the first half, Portimonense managed to restore parity through a Gonçalo Moura de Oliveira strike in the 79th minute.

In light of this result, Portimonense have failed to win any of their last three matches (L2 D1). However, that's just the tip of the iceberg regarding their poor form, as their league form has been cause for concern, winning just two of their last eleven matches (L7 D2), and little can be expected from them in this one. 

With 22 points accumulated in 22 matches played, Portimonense SC occupy thirteenth place in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of the relegation play-offs and four points behind eighth-placed Famalicao.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Nakamura; Formiga, Pedrao, Alemao, Relvas; Jasper, Dener; Carrillo, Carlinhos, Varela; Pereira

Match Facts

• Benfica are currently on a five-match winning streak when playing at home in the Primeira Liga.
• Portimonense SC have conceded a goal in all of their last 11 away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica averages 2.64 goals per game when playing at home, and Portimonense SC averages 1.18 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 17 meetings, Benfica have won 12 times, Portimonense SC have won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 40-16 in favor of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica enters this clash high on confidence following their progression in the round of 16 of the Europa League. While their days at the top of the league standings are numbered, now is the perfect time for the Eagles to start collecting maximum points, and given that they have maintained overt superiority over their opponents in this impending encounter, there's no doubt that the points are theirs for the taking in front of their fans.

Considering that both teams have scored in six of their last eight meetings, we anticipate the same trend to continue in this one despite the home side's rock-solid defense. 

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.16
• Corners - Under 11 for 1.83
• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.83