Benfica - Portimonense predictions

With the 1.11 odds on a home win, there’s little doubt that Benfica will win the match on Sunday. Portimonense winning would be one of the biggest upsets of the season, but we wouldn’t hold our breaths for that to happen.

From the current viewpoint, the situation is unambiguous. Considering the strength of Benfica and the 23.31 odds given to Portimonense to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a remarkable upset.

Benfica supporters at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) were treated to a decisive, but relatively unexciting home win last round. The hosts went into the game as the hard favourites, so it was hardly surprising when they quickly took the lead and recorded a 6:1 victory.

The away team are coming on the back of a surprise draw in their recent home game. Their opponents Vitória Guimarães took an early lead, and most Primeira Liga betting predictions assumed they would turn it into an away win. However, Portimonense equalised before the end and snatched an unexpected point.

A quick look at the recent trends reveals a solid record for Benfica, who have managed to score 5 times in their previous 3 matches. This means that markets like BTTS or Over 5 Goals are worth your attention.

The away team’s defensive record is slipping. They’ve conceded more than 5 times in their previous 3 Primeira Liga engagements. This, at least, points to this match as a decent choice for something like an Over 5 Goals bet.

The hosts are currently the best-placed team in the Primeira Liga, and they’ll likely stat that after this match. They’ve built up a lot of confidence, and the favourable betting odds reflect that.

Portimonense are heading into round 23 with 5 points between them and the relegation zone. Moving to a safer table position will be difficult with Benfica in the way, though.

It will be interesting to see if Portimonense manage to beat this odds in this, the second clash with Benfica this season. The first time around they lost with to a 1-point difference.

Thankfully, Portimonense will be able to bring out their roster in full force, with no players forced to the sidelines due to injury or suspension. They’re still considered underdogs, mind you, but it’s something to consider.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.30 odds offered at William Hill.