Benfica Lisbon vs Portimonense Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal

Prediction published on 02/10/2021, 02:45  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 02/10/2021 at 02:47 in Liga Portugal Predictions

Benfica are in fine form; after their 3-0 win over Barcelona, they are set to host Portimonense as their focus shifts back to domestic action. In the Portuguese league, they have a perfect run; 21 points from seven matches and are top of the league standings there. Their opponents for the weekend, Portimonense, are sixth with 11 points. Benfica have only failed to score in one of their last five matches, in the other four, they have scored three or more goals. Darwin Nunez has been on fire in the recent matches; he scored two against Barcelona, taking his tally to six in the last five matches. He also has two goals in the last two matches against Portimonense. Four of Benfica’s last five matches, as a result of their prowess in attack, have produced over 2.5 goals. Benfica have already played 13 matches this season; they are unbeaten, with 11 wins in that period. In the Primeira Liga, Benfica are unbeaten in 14, with 13 wins therein and they go to this game unbeaten in five against Portimonense, having won four.

Portimonense have managed just three wins in their seven league matches this season, and that is partly why they find themselves 10 points behind Benfica. They have two clean sheets in their last five matches and only three in nine matches played this season, which will be a concern, facing an attacking team like Benfica. In their last game, they drew 0-0 with newly promoted Vizela and clearly, they will be facing a much tougher opponent here. Away from home Portimonense are unbeaten in the last three in the league, with two clean sheets, and it will be a massive gain if they can finish this game with that intact. In their seven league games this season, they’ve scored seven goals.