Belenenses vs Benfica: Preview and Prediction

Belenenses vs Benfica
Portuguese Primeira Liga
Date: Sunday, 23rd October, 2016
Kick-off: 20:15 UK
Venue: Estadio do Restelo, Lisboa.

Even though the early stages of this season weren’t suggesting it, Benfica have been the most dominant team in Portugal so far. The Eagles are performing great, both in their domestic matches and UEFA Champions League. The new task for Rui Vitoria and his squad is scheduled for Sunday evening at Estadio do Restelo. The hosts Belenenses will do their best to snatch one point from Benfica, but their recent form and results are not leaving them a lot of hope. They are currently sitting in the 13th position, managing to collect only nine points from the opening seven weeks.

As expected, the bookies have been heavily favoring the visiting side with 2/5 rate, while chances for the hosts to cause an upset and defeat The Eagles are sky-high 7/1, even though they still haven’t lost a match at home so far.

Belenenses vs Benfica: Head-to-Head Stats

Shocking stats can be found in head-to-head section between Benfica and Belenenses. The Sunday’s hosts have lost five straight matches with an awful 0-17 goal difference. It is worth mentioning that they had slightly better roster during the last season, so it is very hard to picture them standing against Benfica who have been on fire lately. Kostas Mitroglou is arguably having the best season of his career so far.

Belenenses vs Benfica: Prediction

Benfica had won in 10 of the last 12 visits to Belenenses, with the hosts managing just two wins. This is an encouraging stats for confident backing of Benfica for a straight win.

If you are looking for Sunday safe, banker bet away victory in this match is definitely the best choice you can make. More adventurous punters can also try with other two options; Benfica to win to nil’ and Benfica to win both half and full time.