Benfica and Fulham will clash in a friendly match on Friday, 2 August, as they try to get ready for the new season.
With that in mind, result won't be the most important thing in this match for either of the teams, but who will end up winning this game? Find out by reading our Benfica vs Fulham prediction and preview below.
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Benfica vs Fulham prediction: Benfica to win in a high-scoring game
Key stats
- Benfica are without a loss in five friendly matches they've played so far, winning three of them.
- We saw three or more goals in four of the previous five games that Benfica have played to prepare for the new season.
- Fulham have averaged 3.05 total goals per game in the Premier League last season.
Correct score prediction: Benfica 3-1 Fulham
Since we saw Benfica score at least three goals in three of their five preparation matches this summer, we can see that being the case against Fulham too, but we also see the English team getting one goal themselves.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing up Benfica
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.70%
- DRAW: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.70%
- AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Benfica vs Fulham odds, we can see that the Portuguese side are the expected winners in this match and given their recent for, that's not really a surprise.
On top of Benfica doing well in the friendly games they've played so far, Fulham are also out of competitive rhythm since this will be their first official game since the last round of the previous Premier League season.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this match, make sure to also take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Only met once before
Benfica and Fulham have only played one game against each other so far and that was also a friendly game, played in the summer of 2022. The Portuguese team have dominated that match and beat Fulham 5-1.
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Benfica preview: In great form ahead of the new season
Having played five friendly matches in July, Benfica have been busy as they are getting ready for the next Primeira Liga season, where they will try to retain the title they've lost to Sporting Lisbon last time around. In these five friendly games, Benfica have notched three wins and a couple of draws.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Bah, T. Araujo, A. Silva, Beste, Florentino, Barreiro, Mario, Prestianni, Neres & Pavlidis
Portugal Primeira Liga 30/08/24 D Moreirense 1 Benfica 1 Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24 W Estrela 0 Benfica 1 Portugal Primeira Liga 17/08/24 W Casa Pia 0 Benfica 3 Portugal Primeira Liga 11/08/24 L Famalicao 2 Benfica 0 Elite Club Friendlies 02/08/24 L Fulham 1 Benfica 0
Fulham preview: First pre-season game for the Cottagers
While Fulham have played a couple of closed-door friendly games against Watford and QPR, both of which they've won convincingly, their upcoming duel with Benfica will be the first official pre-season game for the club. It will also be the first chance for Fulham fans to see Ryan Sessegnon in action since his return to the club.
Predicted lineup: Leno (GK), Mbabu, Diop, Bassey, Castagne, Reed, Cairney, Pereira, Iwobi, Muniz & Stansfield
England Premier League 31/08/24 D Ipswich 1 Fulham 1 England EFL Cup 27/08/24 W Birmingham 0 Fulham 2 England Premier League 24/08/24 W Leicester 1 Fulham 2 England Premier League 16/08/24 L Man Utd 1 Fulham 0 Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24 W TSG Hoffenheim 0 Fulham 2
Player to watch: Vangelis Pavlidis
As one of the key signings this summer for Benfica, the Greek forward that arrived from AZ Alkmaar has already hit the ground running and netted three goals in Benfica's last two friendly matches.
