AVS - Benfica predictions

A home win is not something we would recommend betting on at the odds of 15.00 – but you’re probably aware of that already. It would take a miracle for AVS to pull off even a draw, let alone a win as underdogs.

Benfica will be hoping for a walk in the park as they prepare to travel to AVS. The betting odds of 1.20 largely support that claim and we see them running over their hosts in this match.

AVS are coming on the back of an away draw (:) in the previous round against Estoril . The score was tied at both half-time and the final whistle, which isn’t too bad for AVS considering the 1.75 odds on them.

Benfica will be pretty disappointed by their latest Primeira Liga result. They played against Santa Clara at home ground and were the 1.30 favourites to win. However, their fans were in for a bitter disappointment with this game ending in an HT/FT 1:1 draw.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and AVS have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Benfica don’t seem to have any issues in the goal-scoring department. Their most recent records show they’ve score more than 5 goals over the last 3 matches, so they’re on a bit of a positive trend already.

The home team are currently one of the worst-placed teams on the Primeira Liga standings, though it’s too early in the season to panic. That said, they’re not likely to gain new points in this match, so their short-term prospects aren’t looking great.

The season is still in its early stages but Benfica want to make their ambitions clear. Currently 2 points behind a place in Europe, they will be eager to get at it right from the start. Three points this Saturday would definitely help them in their European campaign.

Most bookies are expecting the away team to take the win based on the previous time we saw this matchup play in the Primeira Liga. Although the records are only as recent as the previous season, Benfica defeated AVS with a convincing goal difference.

Thanks to a lack of suspensions or injuries, both teams will have their full rosters ready for an exciting game.

Going for a -1.5 Handicap on the favourite’s score is the best way to get some value out of this match. You’ll eliminate the possibility of a draw, for one. More importantly, this way you might actually get a decent payout for backing the stronger team.