Portimonense welcome league leaders Benfica to the Estadio Municipal de Portimão in the Primeira Liga on Saturday (May 13). The hosts are winless in two league outings and were held to a 1-1 draw by Casa Pia last week. Substitute Bryan Róchez scored a last-gasp equaliser for Portimonense deep into added time.
Benfica, meanwhile, made it three wins in a row last week, beating Braga 1-0 at home. Former Braga star Rafa Silva scored the winner in the 67th minute against his former employers. The visitors remain four points ahead of second-placed Porto and need to avoid dropping points to stay in pole position in the standings.
Match Details:
- Match: Portimonense vs Benfica
- Date: 13 May 2023
- Time: 10:30 pm
- Venue: Estádio Municipal de Portimão
Portimonense vs Benfica Prediction
Portimonense have just two wins against Benfica, one at home and one away. They have seen an upturn in form recently, losing once in five league outings. They have scored at least once in their last five games,
Benfica, meanwhile, have one of the best away records in the competition, winning 12 times in 15 away games. They have won their last three games without conceding. Considering their dominance against Portimonense, Benfica should win again.
Prediction: Portimonense 1-2 Benfica
Portimonense vs Benfica Head-To-Head
- The two sides have crossed paths 41 times across competitions since 1976. Benfica lead 32-2.
- The visitors have won 13 of their last 15 league games.
- Benfica have won six of their last eight meetings against Portimonense across competitions.
- The visitors have the best-attacking record in the Primeira Liga this season, scoring 72 goals in 31 games.
- Benfica boast the best defensive record in the competition, conceding 17 goals.
- The hosts have the third-worst attacking record in the league, scoring 24 goals, with 13 of them coming at home.
- Benfica have kept clean sheets in seven of their last eight away league games.
- Portimonense have not scored n two of their last four home games.
Portimonense vs Benfica Live Stream Time
This match will start from 10:30 pm
Portimonense vs Benfica Date
This match will take place on 13 May 2023
Portimonense vs Benfica Team News
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Portimonense vs Benfica Odds
We say: Portimonense 1-2 Benfica
Portimonense have struggled to get going since the turn of the year, picking up five points from their last 27 available. Next up is an opposing side who appear to have hit their stride once again, claiming three wins and two draws from their last five games. Benfica boast a superior and more experienced crop of players and we predict they will make use of this advantage and come away with all three points.
Portimonense vs Benfica Stats
- Sergio will be unable to call upon the services of 21-year-old forward Ricardo Matos, who picked up an injury in the game against Santa Clara last time out.
- Portimonense will also have to make do with the absence of Achraf Lazaar after the Moroccan full-back sustained a severe fibula injury back in September.
Portimonense vs Benfica Tips
- Portimonense to score first
- Over 2.5 goals
- Both teams to score
Portimonense vs Benfica Betting Trends
Tip 1: Result – Benfica
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Tip 4: David Neres to score or assist any time – Yes
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