Benfica Lisbon vs Maritimo Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 16/12/2021, 03:20  by Indran | Modified on 16/12/2021 at 04:20 in Liga Portugal Predictions

Benfica are on a three game winning run and  will be looking to make it four wins in a row when they play host to Maritimo at The Estádio da Luz. They are currently on 34 points from their 14 matches while their opponents are in 9th position with 14 points. Both teams have played 14 matches. Benfica are four points behind the top two team who both have 38 points. They need a victory to close the gap as a loss could possibly see them fall seven points behind. Only the top two teams qualify for the Champions League so that is added incentive for them. They are yet to draw a home match this season with four wins and two losses. Benfica’s goal tally of 39 in 14 matches is the highest in the league. Benfica have won their last 15 home matches against Maritimo with the last defeat coming in the 2006 season.

Maritimo are in ninth position, four places behind the Europa league spots but are 10 points behind which makes it almost impossible to catch up. They are on a good run going undefeated in their last three matches. Their away record though is very poor with no wins in their last seven matches with five losses and two draws. Maritimo have only won one of their seven away matches in the league this season. They need to win as anymore losses could see them heading into the relegation zone as they are currently only four points above the drop zone.