Benfica Lisbon vs Boavista Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 17/09/2021, 14:00  by Sayak in Liga Portugal Predictions

Benfica host Boavista in the Primeira Liga after a goalless draw with Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League. The home side have won five out of their five games in the Primeira Liga so far and sit comfortably at the top of the league standings with fifteen points on board. Bonavista, on the contrary, have posted eight points on board from five fixtures with two wins, two draws and a loss and are placed fifth in the standings. Benfica are on a ten-match unbeaten run across all competitions, which includes a four-match winning streak at home. Jorge Jesus’ men come into the game with wins over Moreirense, Arouca, Gil Vicente, Tondela and Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga.

Boavista started their Primeira Liga campaign with a 3-0 loss to Gil Vicente on the opening day. Joao Pedro Sousa’s men bounced back to register wins against Pacos de Ferreira and Santa Clara before two consecutive draws with Vizela and Portimonense. Boavista have been playing out low scoring games in the new season, managing to score only seven goals in five matches while also conceding on five occasions. Benfica have the upper hand against Boavista when it comes to head to head results as the home side have won four out of their five meetings with the visitors, with the latest meeting between the two sides ending in a 2-0 win for Benfica in the previous season.