Liga Portugal 1——Nacional da Madeira VS Benfica

 

 

Tactical Matchup:

• Nacional’s Approach: Nacional will likely sit deep, defending in numbers, and look to frustrate Benfica. They’ll rely on counter-attacks and set-pieces to create their best chances of scoring.

• Benfica’s Approach: Benfica will dominate possession, pushing Nacional back with their high press and wide attacking play. They’ll look to break down the deep defense with quick passing combinations and movement from their attackers.

---------

Prediction:

Benfica is the clear favorite in this matchup. Nacional may put up a defensive fight, but Benfica’s superior quality should prevail over the course of the match.

 

Prediction:

Nacional da Madeira 0-3 Benfica

UEFA Europa League-Benfica vs Marseille

 

 

Analysis: Benfica is in their top form in the past matches. They won most of the time and there is no doubt that they will win the game. Marseille, on the contrary, they rarely be able to defend their opponent and often get defeated by many goals.

 

Prediction: Benfica to win and over 2.5/3 goals game.

Liga Portugal 1- Benfica VS GD Chaves

 

 

Benfica is in good form in Portugal Liga Portugal and they won 11 home games at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

 

Chaves is in mixed form in Liga Portugal and they won one away game.

 

Benfica won 7 times in their past 9 meetings with Chaves.

UEFA Champions League / Paris Saint Germain (PSG) vs Benfica

 

 

Analysis:

There’s Champions League action happening on Tuesday as PSG come up against Benfica.

 

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

Their latest results really do illustrate the point that it has been a great time for the Paris Saint-Germain rearguard. Paris Saint-Germain have been mean at the back, with the number of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their previous 6 outings standing at 3.

 

Benfica

A succession of dependable performances by the Benfica defensive unit has resulted in the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 4 from their previous 6 outings in total. Over that same period of time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 13. That pattern won’t necessarily follow through into this game, though.

 

Verdict

Both sides have been in excellent form recently, but PSG is undoubtedly the better side. The 1x2 first odds is 1.36-5.25-7.00, which means support the home team. PSG should win this game.

 

PSG-1.5

UEFA Champions League - Midtjylland vs Benfica

 

Analysis:

At 18:45, 9th Aug 2022, Champions League Qualifications Round at Cepheus Park Randers, Rander, Demark, where Midtylland goes head to head against Benfica. Referee Srdan

 

Midtjylland

Midtylland has left the fortress wondering how they got to the position that their last two matches were a bad performance from the team. They were able to play five matches (L2, D2, W1) with one home match being a loss so they failed at every attempt, they have not kept clean sheets in the last five matches and they were able to score 11 goals. They have brought out their best and learned from their previous match against Benfica which is going to be a tough match tomorrow.

 

Benfica

The possession at the competition is great and willing to play with the ability to score. They have always found the right functions and the stability to perform well at the table and they keep scoring and keeping straight 5 wins with a total of 21 goals in their last five matches. Haven't lost in 8 matches both home and away games with massive wins in their last match that even brought a clean sheet to run.

 

Verdict

With only one single win, Midtylland may even level the ground floor against Benfica but Benfica are out to win the game as they have more advantage and in their last meetings, Benfica will secure the win.

 

Pick: OVER 1.5

 

Prediction: 2

Portugal Primeira Luga- Benfica vs FC Arouca

 

 

Analysis:

Pick: 1

The match between Benfica vs FC Arouca for the Portugal Primeira Liga competition is scheduled to be played on 05 August, 2022. The match kicks off at 20:15 UK time. It will take place at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, in Lisboa.

 

Benfica

New coach Schmidt is renowned for high-intensity attacking play with plenty of risks and occasional lapses at the back – which is what has been delivered throughout the Eagles’ pre-season program too. Benfica won all five warm-up games with at least three goals in four of them and then took the Danish team apart at the Luz in a 4-1 Champions League qualifying victory that could easily have seen them score six or seven.

 

FC Arouca

It’s going to be a hard ask for Arouca, a team that stayed up by a couple of points after gaining promotion in 2020-21, to keep the scoreline from getting embarrassing on Friday – even if Schmidt decides to rest a couple of players for the second leg in Herning.

 

Verdict

A healthy 59% of Benfica’s home league games last season featured more than three goals – and that was before Schmidt arrived – so we are confident of the win and over 2.5 goals

Portugal Primeira Liga- Pacos de Ferreira vs Benfica

 

 

Pick:1x2   Benfica  @1.40

 

Analysis:

Pacos de Ferreira vs Benfica will take place on Friday 13th May, 2022 at 20:15 (UK) at Estádio da Capital do Móvel in Paços de Ferreira

 

Pacos Ferreira

Pacos Ferreira have a lot of players missing for this final game of the season. On the other hand, Pacos de Ferreira resides at the 10th position on the table with only 38 points. Of the 33 matches played, they won 9 times in the league while drew on 11 and lost on 13 other occasions

 

Benfica

The Eagles are at the 3rd spot on the standing with 71 points from 33 games. They won 22 times in the league while drew on 5 and lost on 6 other occasions. The visitors have booked a spot for the Champions League qualifiers next season after failing to catch up with Sporting CP. They have the second best netting numbers this season with 76 in total.

 

Verdict

The hosts are left without a victory over Benfica in their previous 11 matches in the league. But they haven’t been defeated in their previous 3 home league matches. Meanwhile, Benfica won the last 9 h2h games over this foe across all competitions.

UEFA Champions League Preview- Liverpool vs Benfica

 

 

Pick:1x2   Liverpool @1.30

 

Analysis:

At Anfield Liverpool's playoff against Benfica on Wednesday.

 

Liverpool

After a straight win against Benfica 3-1 first leg away and have not lost at home to Portuguese opposition since 2005/06 so losing is not allowed. Liverpool playing at a good performance after a draw-in to the title race 2-2 against Man City in the league at the weekend. Liverpool haven't lost in 6 matches with more goals both home and away (W4, D1)

 

Benfica

The weekend match against Belenenses 3-1 defeat and they had the advantage of being able to rest some of their players against the second leg champion league at Anfield. Benfica is going to face one of the toughest clubs at Anfield with history offering lttle hope, as Benfica have won just one quarter-final away leg in any UEFA competition (W1, D2, L6) with the heaviest defect (1-4) in 2009/10 Europa League trip to Anfield.

 

Verdict

Benfica knows how difficult the match is going to be so they rested their players for the hope. .

Liverpool is at the focus of winning the league title, FA Cup, and champion league.

 

 

Pick: Over 2.5

UEFA Champions League -- FC Barcelona vs Benfica

FC Barcelon

After the disastrous defeat to Benfica and Bayern in the first two game of Champions League group state, Barcelon beat Dynamo Kyiv twice at home and away. At present, they rank second in Group E with 6 points. If Barcelona lose to the Portuguese giants again, they risk being usurped by Benfica. Moreover, given that they face the leader Bayern in the final group game, they'd better win this game, not even a draw. Xavi's opening game as a new manager ended perfectly with a 1-0 victory over the Espanyol on Sunday. Barcelona have been unbeaten in their last four games and have scored goals in the last seven home games.

 

 

 

 

Benfica

Although the 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the second game attracted attention, the two disastrous defeats in Bayern Munich greatly reduced Benfica's hope of winning a place in the knockout of the Champions League. If Benfica takes all three points and separates from Camp Nou, they will get the second place in the group, if fails, they will have to occupy a place in the Europa League. The visitors could afford to rest a number of their top players on Friday for their Taca de Portugal meeting with Pacos Ferreira and still got a 4-1 victory.

 

Xavi will certainly provide a more reliable defender for the game and ensure that the team are in the top two. Benfica will not be easily defeated and have good memories of their battle with Barcelona in September, but we still expect Xavi's rule to continue here in a perfect way.