Vizela vs Benfica Predictions

• Benfica have won four of their last five Prmeira Liga away games, scoring at least three times in three.
• Vizela play an ambitious brand of football at home under Tulipa
• Joao Mario has scored five goals in his last four appearances for Benfica

Benfica to meet the challenge of Vizela head on 

Benfica continue to forge ahead at the top of the Primeira Liga and mid-table Vizela, despite their ambitious nature, are unlikely to be able to stop them winning this weekend.

The Eagles saw off a weakened Boavista side 3-1 on Monday to stay five points clear of Porto at the top and a midweek free of Champions League action should leave them with plenty of energy to meet Vizela’s challenge.

The Minho club have become a lot more attack-minded since Tulipa replaced Alvaro Pacheco as coach in December, winning their first three home league games under him 3-0, 3-0 and 3-1. They were held to a 0-0 draw by fellow mid-table side Chaves last time out at Estádio Do Vizela, but there was no shortage of chances on the night for either club.

Joao Mario can make amends for spot-kick miss

Vizela’s players have been speaking about taking the challenge to Benfica on Saturday, so the prospects for an entertaining game are in place. Roger Schmidt’s side have won four of their last five away league contests with an aggregate score of 13-4, so will probably enjoy having a team come on to them.

As they seek to secure their top-flight status, Vizela will view this game as a free hit and that should ensure a high-scoring affair. Hence, the recommendation of a Benfica win with at least three goals in the game.

Joao Mario has been in spectacular goalscoring form of late, notching five times in his last four games, and will be out to make amends for a missed penalty against Boavista.

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