Benfica Lisbon vs FC Tirsense Prediction & Betting Tips - Taca de Portugal

Prediction published on 21/04/2025, 15:15  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 22/04/2025 at 18:50 in Football Predictions

Benfica had the easiest draw in the Portuguese Cup semi-finals, facing fourth-tier side Tirsense. Going into the return leg, the Primeira Liga giants have one foot in the final, as they lead 5-0 from the first leg. The aggregate winner here will face Sporting Lisbon or Rio Ave. We have a prediction for this match below.

With the massive win in the earlier meeting, Benfica, hosting this match, leaves the impression the final will be a Primeira Liga affair. Benfica followed up on their win with a draw and another win in the league.

In their most recent outing, the Eagles beat Vitoria Guimaraes 3-0. That marked the fourth outing in the last five that they scored three or more.

Tirsense also warmed up for this game with a win, beating Sandinenses 4-3 in the Campeonato. That was their first win in four matches.

While overturning a 5-0 deficit against Benfica feels impossible, they’ll want to at least exit with a respectable aggregate. Save for their failure in the heavy loss to Benfica, Tirsense have had a good scoring run.

They’ve netted two or more goals in eight of their last 10 matches. This is the first time Tirsense face a topflight opponent in this competition this season. Playing minus pressure, they are likely to score.