Boavista vs Belenenses Predictions

• Boavista are unbeaten at home this season (Won 3, Drawn 2).
• Belenenses are winless in away league games this season (Drawn 2, Lost 2).
• Belenenses have a new coach taking charge for his first game on Monday.

New Belenenses coach could be out of his depth  

Belenenses will be looking for the sort of bounce that a new coach brings when they travel to the Bessa to take on a wobbly Boavista side on Monday.

The Primeira Liga’s bottom club plucked Felipe Candido from third-tier Lieira to fill the breach when Petit resigned following their extra-time cup win over minnows Bercos SC and it remains to be seen if he can cut it at this level. Belenenses have drawn their last two away games though, against sides of similar ability to Boavista, so it’s not out of the question that the visitors can avoid defeat here.

They will face a home team smarting from a 4-0 cup defeat to Segunda Liga leaders Rio Ave and without leading central defenders Tiago Ilori and Marcelo. The Chequered Ones remain undefeated at home this season, recording three wins and two draws, with only opponents currently above them in the table avoiding defeat at the Bessa.

Expect Boavista reaction after cup loss 

So we are inclined to believe in João Pedro Sousa’s men for Monday’s matchup with a team that have scored a league-worst five goals in 2021-22. There should be a reaction to the cup defeat and their opponents don’t look well equipped to expose Bosvista’s defensive absences.

Our correct score pick of 2-0 to the hosts is based on Boavista averaging exactly two goals per game at home while Belenenses are yet to concede more than twice in any of their away games.

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