Portimonense – Benfica : Preview & Prediction
Portimonense, 17th and penultimate in the championship, faces Benfica, co-leader with FC Porto, in a decisive encounter for the two clubs. The locals, who are fighting for the maintenance, are already 6 lengths behind Paços de Ferreira, 16th and first non relegationable, 9 days before the end of the season … The driver will be hard to find for the band in Paulo Sergio who however won last Wednesday against Gil Vicente (1-0), thus ending a black streak of 13 official matches without success, all competitions combined. Benfica took advantage of Porto’s defeat at Famalicao (2-1) to return to the level of the Dragons at the top of the classification. The Lisbon club conceded a draw at home against Tondela (0-0), the 4th in a row after Shakhtar Donetsk (3-3), Moreirense (1-1) and Vitoria Sétubal (1-1) at the outside. The partners of Carlos Vinicius (15 goals) will be keen to return to victory in order to take off in his duel at a distance with FC Porto.
Benfica is co-leader of the championship with FC Porto.
Portimonense is 17th and relegated.
Benfica remains on 2 large successes ahead of Portimonense (5-1 and 4-0).
Portimonense have won only 1 time in their last 14 official matches in all competitions.
Benfica is undefeated since 5 games, league and Europa League combined.
Benfica should resume victory on the lawn of relegation Portimonense. The 3 points are important for the band at Bruno Lage.
Portimonense – Benfica : Betting Tips
Benfica – Win Odds: 1.50
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
