Marítimo Benfica betting prediction

The away team is currently in the 2^nd position of the league, with 59 points won, after 19 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Moreirense, by (1‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Vitória Setúbal, by (1‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 25 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 12 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss at their stadium, with 37 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 10 away league matches Benfica has a record of 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, so they have won 25 points out of 30 possible. In their away league matches the most frequent result at half‑time was the 0‑1 (5 out of 12 matches). Their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 24 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 8 times but have turned the score around in 3. In the last 12 away matches for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 3 of their 7 goals between minutes (31'‑45').

The Benfica team comes to this round in a serious crisis of results, one of the worst in recent decades. With only two triumphs in the last 12 games for all competitions, the “eagles” reach this 29th round in 2nd place in the league table, where they have, with 64 points, a gap of three for their rival FC Porto. On the previous round, the group guided by Bruno Lage - who, according to the press, has his days counted in the technical command of the team - allowed one of the biggest surprises of the year, losing at home, at the reception to Santa Clara, by 3-4. At the break time, the Azoreans team got ahead in the scoreboard, however, early in the second half, Benfica would draw through Rafa Silva (50'). Seven minutes later, another advantage for Santa Clara, in yet another bad approach in defense of a set-piece. By halftime, the Brazilian Carlos Vinicius returned to goals (63' and 65'), confirming the turnaround in just two minutes. When the three points seemed to be well on their way, the Azoreans scored at 81' (from "penalty") and at 90+5', causing an authentic bucket of cold water in Luz.

Confirmed Lineup: Odysseas Vlachodimos, Jardel, Francisco Ferreira, Nuno Tavares, André Almeida, Andreas Samaris, Pizzi, Franco Cervi, Chiquinho, Julian Weigl, Carlos Vinícius.
Coach: R. Schmidt.