Farense - Benfica predictions

The game is heavily lopsided in the visitors’ favour – for instance, most bookies are offering 7.70 odds on a home win. The hosts are no doubt in a difficult situation and don’t have much hope of overcoming Benfica.

Benfica fans are expecting a straightforward victory this Monday, and who can blame them. With odds like the currently offered 1.42 for an away win, the home-field disadvantage doesn’t seem like a big obstacle in this case.

A Vitória Guimarães draw was much more than what Farense would have bargained for before their previous Primeira Liga game. As overwhelming underdogs, they weren’t exactly expected to earn anything from their previous league trip. However, a draw after they took a first-half lead is something that will give them plenty of confidence heading into the Monday clash.

Benfica’s previous outing was a decent performance on their end. They curtly earned three points against Moreirense by maintaining a lead throughout the match. The 1.33 made them huge favourites so the result didn’t come as much of a surprise.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

Down by 7 points behind the leaders, Benfica are getting ready to make an additional push in the title chase. Currently in 2nd place, they are holding a Champions League spot but with more than enough games to be played until the end of the season, they are not ready to give up the fight.

Despite being favourites, Benfica couldn’t manage to secure a victory the last time they played against Farense. This gives the hosts some precedent when it comes to beating the odds, but it’s not a strong case.

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

If you want to get some value out of this match, you’ll need to be willing to take a risk. The best betting offers are found in the HT/FT market, specifically for a Draw/Away bet.