Benfica vs Portimonese Predictions

Benfica claimed a 1-0 win at Tondela over the weekend and moved into second place in the Primeira Liga table, level on points with arch-rivals Porto, while Portimonense made it four games in all competitions without a win as they drew 1-1 at newly-promoted Gil Vicente.

All of the stats point towards Benfica winning on Wednesday with at least three goals being scored in the process and we’ve backed a final scoreline of 3-1.

Benfica have won four of their last six matches against Portimonense and over 2.5 goals were produced in four of the pairs’ last five encounters. Both teams have also scored in four of the duos’ last five meetings, so you can begin to see why we’ve backed a final score of 3-1 in Benfica’s favour.

The form of both teams during the last month or so only backs our prediction for a home win even further, as Benfica have won four of their last six matches in all competitions while Portimonense have only won one of their last six games.

The performances of the two clubs heading into Wednesday’s clash only adds weight to our prediction for at least three goals to be scored and the scoreline ending 3-1, as over 2.5 goals were produced in three of Benfica’s last four matches as well as in two of Portimonenses’ last three away games. The visitors have scored in each of their last games on the road and both teams scored in two of Benfica’s last four and four of Portimoneses’ last five matches.

We’re confident that Benfica will win and over 2.5 goals will be produced in Wednesday’s clash and have predicted a final scoreline of 3-1. Benfica have a good recent record against their guests and head into the match as the clear form favourites. The motivation of a possible return to the top of the table will be more than enough to inspire the home side to victory, while Portimonenses’ poor start to the campaign looks set to get even worse on Wednesday night.