LiontipsBenfica vs Santa Clara. Prediction (odds 2.25) and bets on the Portuguese League Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
Benfica were considered one of the main favourites for the championship title along with Sporting before the start of the season, but have already made several mistakes. At the moment, Bruno Lage team is third in the table and is eight points behind the leader Sporting, Porto is five points ahead, but the "eagles" have a game in hand. In the last round, Benfica crushed Rio Ave 5:0, thus achieving their fourth victory in a row in the championship.
Disqualifications and injuries
Gouveia, Prestianni and Barreiro are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Benfica have won seven of their last eight matches
- Benfica have beaten Santa Clara in their last six matches
Probable line-up : Trubin – Carreras, Araujo, Otamendi, Ba – Kekcu, Eursnes, Beste, Katurkoglu, Di Maria – Pavlidis.
Current form
For objective reasons, Santa Clara could not set more ambitious goals for itself than maintaining its place in the Primeira Liga, but it had a very strong start. After nine rounds, Vasco Matos' team is in fourth place in the table with 18 points and is only one point behind its opponent today. In the last round, Santa Clara beat Gil Vicente at home with a score of 2:1, thus achieving its sixth victory of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup.
Interesting trends for betting
- Santa Clara have won four of their last five matches.
- Santa Clara have scored against Benfica in two of their last four matches
Probable line-up : Batista - Lima, Venâncio, Rocha - Nunes, Ferreira, Firmino, Kalila - Silva, Costa, Lopes.
Trends
Bet Exact score 4:1
In the last 10 matches between the clubs, this score has occurred twice
17.50Benfica to score in the second half
In Benfica last six matches, this bet has been successful
1.27Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
In Benfica last two matches, this scenario was realized
2.39Tip and bets
Benfica will have to play three matches in a week – after Santa Clara, the Eagles will play Farense in the championship, then meet Bayern in the Champions League. Obviously, there will be rotation and Santa Clara, which is in great shape, will certainly take risks and score their goal. At home, Benfica is capable of responding in any combination.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. Prediction - both will score . This bet is offered for 2.25
Bet on the outcome
Benfica are undoubtedly the favourites and will strive for a win today, which will guarantee the semi-finals. Despite the possible rotation and excellent form of the opponent, the Eagles are unlikely to have problems with a confident victory - the Eagles have a wide and high-quality reserve, and the match will be held at the Estadio da Luz. It makes sense to count on a confident victory for the favourite in such a match.
The bet is Asian handicap (-1.5) on Benfica. This bet is offered for 1.65
Bet on corners
Benfica are the favourites and will probably spend most of the match attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
The bet is Asian handicap (-4) on corners for Benfica. This bet is offered for 1.75
