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Pacos Ferreira vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction & Betting Tips - Liga Portugal
by James | in Liga Portugal Predictions
Liga NOS leaders Benfica follow up their Lisbon derby win over Sporting Club last week with a match away to a Pacos de Ferreira team battling relegation. While the Eagles enjoy a six-point lead at the summit of the division, life is not so comfortable for their counterparts. Pacos have steadied the ship somewhat in recent weeks (managing to go unbeaten in four games) but are still not getting enough wins to ensure their safety (with only three victories from their last eight matches). The main reason for their tricky predicament is that they don't score enough goals. With only 11 goals in 17 matches this season, Pacos are scoring an average of 0.78 goals per game. Their current league position (15th and two points above the drop) and recent history (Maritimo last season) suggest that it's possible to stay up with such a low goal average.
While further contribution at that end of the pitch would help, we don't see a deviation of the norm this Sunday. Well, there might be a deviation in the sense that Pacos will lower their average. They have only managed to score once in their last six matches against Benfica. Defending better than ever before, Benfica have a rock-solid backline with one of the best records in Europe. They have only conceded six goals in 17 matches, keeping clean sheets in 62% of their games. It's better than any team in the Big Five leagues (for example, Liverpool have managed clean sheets in 50% of their matches). On a run of 14 consecutive wins, Benfica look a cert to win again here. We back them to do it with a clean sheet.
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Pacos Ferreira vs Benfica Lisbon Form
Pacos Ferreira and Benfica Lisbon's standings in the Liga Portugal
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
77 | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 45 |
|
13
|
39 | 34 | 11 | 6 | 17 | -16 |
Pacos Ferreira and Benfica Lisbon Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
15 Jan 2020 - Taca de Portugal
11 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
5 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
22 Dec 2019 - League Cup
18 Dec 2019 - Taca de Portugal
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
19 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
15 Jan 2020 - Taca de Portugal
5 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
22 Dec 2019 - League Cup
18 Dec 2019 - Taca de Portugal
8 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
15 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
2 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
4 Nov 2019 - Liga Portugal
13 Oct 2019 - League Cup
29 Sep 2019 - Liga Portugal
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
14 Jan 2020 - Taca de Portugal
10 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
4 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
21 Dec 2019 - League Cup
18 Dec 2019 - Taca de Portugal
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2020 - Taca de Portugal
10 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
18 Dec 2019 - Taca de Portugal
14 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
10 Dec 2019 - Champions League
30 Nov 2019 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
4 Jan 2020 - Liga Portugal
21 Dec 2019 - League Cup
6 Dec 2019 - Liga Portugal
3 Dec 2019 - League Cup
27 Nov 2019 - Champions League
Pacos Ferreira vs Benfica Lisbon Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
17 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Aug 2019 - Liga Portugal
5 Dec 2018 - League Cup
24 Feb 2018 - Liga Portugal
23 Sep 2017 - Liga Portugal
18 Mar 2017 - Liga Portugal
29 Dec 2016 - League Cup
Players list
R. Ribeiro
DefenderUilton
M. Baixinho
A Micael
O. Reabciuk
MidfielderS. Eustaquio
J. Amaral
Pedrinho
ForwardH. Ferreira
M. Freitas
D. Tanque
O. Vlachodimos
DefenderA. Almeida
R. Dias
Ferro
A. Grimaldo
MidfielderA. Taarabt
J. Weigl
G. Pires
ForwardF. Cervi
Jota
H. Seferovic
Substitutes
Simao
DefenderB. Teles
Marcelo
MidfielderV. Rocha
J. Amaral
Uilton
M. Freitas
I. Zlobin
DefenderT. Tavares
Jardel
MidfielderChiquinho
A. Taarabt
Jota
H. Seferovic
Most goals and assists
Pacos Ferreira
Benfica Lisbon
D. Tanque
(11 Goals)
Pizzi
(23 Goals)
B. Santos
(3 Assists)
,
H. Ferreira
(3 Assists)
,
J. Amaral
(3 Assists)
Pizzi
(14 Assists)
Pacos Ferreira - Benfica Lisbon Key Points
- Benfica have won their last 14 Liga Nos games in a row.
- Benfica have kept clean sheets in 62% of their matches (conceding six goals in 17 games).
- Pacos have scored an average of 0.78 goals per game (11 in 17).
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Our Pacos Ferreira vs Benfica Lisbon Prediction
One of the most dominant teams in Europe, Benfica don't look like losing any time soon. In fact, their winning streak looks like it has fuel in the tank. We see it continuing against lower-table opposition. Pacos, who have badly struggled for goals this season, will find the going even tougher against a backline featuring Alex Grimaldo and Ruben Dias. Benfica to win with a clean sheet is the bet to make.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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