Boavista are set to take on Benfica on Monday, 23 September with the visitors looking to keep in touching distance of the early pacesetters in the Primeira Liga.
Boavista have only won one match so far this season and are at risk of ending up in a relegation battle. Meanwhile, Benfica are already five points behind Sporting Lisbon in the league table so a win here is essential.
As part of our latest round of Primeira Liga betting tips, here is our Boavista vs Benfica prediction.
Contents
- 1 Boavista vs Benfica prediction: The visitors to win comfortably
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors start as big favourites
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Benfica
- 4 Boavista preview: Finding their feet
- 5 Benfica preview: Every game is a must-win for the foreseeable
- 6 Player to watch: Angel di Maria
Boavista vs Benfica prediction: The visitors to win comfortably
Key Stats
- Benfica have won four of their last five matches in all competitions.
- Boavista have only won one match all season.
- Benfica's last two matches have both produced at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Boavista 1-3 Benfica
Boavista seemed to find their shooting boots in their most recent fixture, scoring twice in a 2-2 draw against Estrela. In front of their home fans, they will fancy their chances of getting at least one on Monday but Benfica should have too much for them. The visitors scored four times in their last league outing and will want to build on that momentum.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors start as big favourites
- HOME: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
- DRAW: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Benfica are Portugal's most successful football club so they are well accustomed to starting matches as favourites. Ladbrokes have given the visitors a 77.8 % chance of winning this one while they have given Boavista just a 9.1% chance of winning the three points. The draw, which would be a good result for the hosts, has been given an 18.2% chance of occurring.
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Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Benfica
Benfica have won three of their last four matches against Boavista but last season, Boavista were able to defeat the Eagles 3-2 in front of their home fans. That victory was Boavista's first victory in this fixture in three years and could inspire them ahead of Monday night's match.
Benfica's overall record against Boavista is very good. They have won seven of the last ten head-to-head matches which should fill them with confidence.
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/01/24
Benfica
Boavista
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/08/23
Boavista
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 20/02/23
Benfica
Boavista
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/08/22
Boavista
Benfica
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/02/22
Boavista
Benfica
Boavista preview: Finding their feet
Prior to their 2-2 draw with Estoril, there were serious concerns about Boavista's goal record this season after they only managed to score one goal in their first four appearances of the season. Their double last week should give them renewed hope of a successful campaign so will be keen not to take a beating here.
Predicted lineup: Sousa (GK), Gomes, Abascal, Onyemaechi, Ferreira, Vukotic, Camara, Perez, Miguel, Agra, Bozenik
Portugal Primeira Liga 29/09/24
L
Santa Clara
1
Boavista
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/09/24
L
Benfica
3
Boavista
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/09/24
D
Estrela
2
Boavista
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/08/24
D
Estoril
0
Boavista
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24
L
Famalicao
1
Boavista
0
Benfica preview: Every game is a must-win for the foreseeable
Dropping five points in their first five matches of the season shouldn't be considered a disaster for anyone but given how well Sporting Lisbon have started the campaign, Benfica are now on the edge of being out of the title race already. This one is considered a must-win and that will be the case for the foreseeable future.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Luis, Kokcu, Di Maria, Rollheiser, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24
W
Atletico Madrid
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 28/09/24
W
Gil Vicente
1
Benfica
5
Portugal Primeira Liga 23/09/24
W
Boavista
0
Benfica
3
UEFA Champions League 19/09/24
W
Crvena Zvezda
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 14/09/24
W
Santa Clara
1
Benfica
4
Player to watch: Angel di Maria
Angel di Maria did an honourable thing last summer when he elected to return home to Benfica, the club where he made his name in Europe, instead of seeking a cash grab in Saudi Arabia. The former Real Madrid man has won it all in football so he didn't return back to Benfica to simply see out his career.
After failing to win the league last season, Di Maria will be desperate to win the title this year in what could be his final season at the club. He still has an abundance of talent and his experience is second to none in the league.
