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Boavista - Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga - Estadio do Bessa XXI
1st Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
This article will focus on the Boavista vs Benfica betting tips for the game on August 14th. Estádio do Bessa Século XXI is the location for the game.
Boavista vs Benfica Prediction & Free Betting Tips
Benfica look to defend the league title picked up last season when they start the defence against Boavista.
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Benfica win to 2-0
- Benfica have made changes to the squad that won the title and they may take some time to gel properly
- Boavista will be playing relatively well at home
- There is not a lot of goal threat for Boavista, who has scored only five goals in the last six games against Benfica.
Total goals under 2.5
- Boavista are not expected to contribute much offensively
- Benfica’s squad may take a couple of weeks before they can hit the ground running
- Both teams will be keen on conceding a lot of goals in the first match
Boavista vs Benfica Odds, H2H Stats, and Recent Form
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Head to Head
20/02/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Boavista
3
1
27/08/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Boavista
Benfica
0
3
18/02/22
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Boavista
Benfica
2
2
25/01/22
Portugal League Cup Portugal
Benfica
Boavista
1
1
20/09/21
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Boavista
3
1
Last Five - Boavista
18/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Chaves
Boavista
1
4
W
03/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Estoril
Boavista
1
2
W
27/08/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Casa Pia
Boavista
1
1
D
19/08/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Portimonense
Boavista
1
4
W
14/08/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Benfica
Boavista
2
3
W
Last Five - Benfica
20/09/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
FC Salzburg
Benfica
2
0
L
16/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Vizela
Benfica
1
2
W
02/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Guimaraes
Benfica
0
4
W
26/08/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
Benfica
2
3
W
19/08/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Estrela
Benfica
0
2
W
These may be some of the best stats regarding the upcoming match between Boavista and Benfica. Now, let us take a look at the odds and probabilities for the game.
Boavista odds: 41/5 (9.20) – 10.9%
Draw odds: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
Benfica odds: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
Benfica are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 76.9%. A 2-0 win for Benfica is a good choice for this match at 24/5 (5.80) – 17.2%. Another option to consider for this match would be under 2.5 goals, which is given a price of 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%.
Boavista vs Benfica Prediction: Team News, Line-Ups, & Form
Boavista:
Boavista were able to finish in the ninth place last season but the team will be pushing for a place in the top six this time around. Boavista finished less than 10 points behind the top six places. Manager Petit comes into the fixture with no wins in 17 outings against Benfica. There are no injury concerns for the home team.
Predicted Line-Up:
João Gonçalves, Pedro Malheiro, Chidozie Awaziem, Rodrigo Abascal, Filipe Ferreira, Gaius Makouta, Sebastián Pérez, Salvador Agra, Miguel Reisinho, Bruno Lourenço, Robert Bozenik
Benfica:
Benfica have made a brilliant start to the new campaign after beating Porto in the Super Cup. This is a major step in the right direction for Benfica, will begin the new campaign as the Champions. Roger Schmidt has seen his team put together a brilliant run against Boavista in the past. They come into the game with David Neres doubtful for the fixture.
Predicted Line-Up:
Odisseas Vlachodimos, Alexander Bah, António Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, David Jurasek, Orkun Kökcü, Fredrik Aursnes, Angel Di Maria, Rafa Silva, Joao Mario, Goncalo Ramos
Player to Watch: Goncalo Ramos
Goncalo Ramos came up with 19 goals in the 30 league appearances last season. This is in addition to the three goals he scored in the Champions League. The 22-year-old may not have featured in the Super Cup game against Porto but he looks good to start the season on a post or not.
Starting Boavista vs Benfica Lineups:
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.