Portimonense vs Benfica Prediction and Betting Preview, 10 Jun 2020

Here's our Portimonense vs Benfica Prediction analysis:

Portimonense welcome Benfica to the Estadio Municipal de Portimao on Wednesday evening for a crunch Primeira Liga clash, both sides tussling for bragging rights and more importantly, maximum points. Squaring off against one of the worst sides in the league, it is expected to be an easy ride for Benfica.

Match status: 2019-20 Primeira Liga - Matchweek 26
Kick-off: Wednesday 10 Jun 2020, 07:15pm CET
 Venue: Municipal de Portimão (Portimão)

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Playing catch-up with arch-rivals FC Porto for large parts of the season, Benfica have finally usurped the Dragons to the summit of the standings. FC Porto fell to defeat at the hands of Famalicao last weekend, ultimately relinquishing top-spot to Benfica.

Bruno Lage’s charges look determined to retain their league title as they continue to grind out impressive results in the league. Following their slip-up last time out against Tondela, the Eagles will be itching to return to winning ways with victory over this foe.

Relegation-threatened Portimonense are in danger of being victims of a Benfica-backlash this Wednesday when both sides look horns in Portimao. Expect a thrilling game between these two sides, with Benfica likely easing to a comfortable win to steer further clear off second-placed FC Porto.

Portimonense vs Benfica Team News

Rooted to 17^th spot on the standings, Portimonense seem a side destined for relegation. They have been so mediocre this season that they have struggled to produce positive results, leaving them deep-balls within relegation obscurity.

From 25 games, they have managed a measly 19 points and are six points shy of 16^th-placed Pacos de Ferreira. You get the feeling that it will take a miracle of sorts for this side to retain their top-flight status come the end of the season.

Playing host to difficult opposition Gil Vicente on the last match-day, Portimonense turned in a performance of the highest quality, much to the delight of head coach Paulo Sergio. They matched the opposing number on all fronts, condemning them to a 1-0 defeat.

That win must have done their confidence levels a world of good as they look to revive their faltering campaign. Props to Sergio’s men for their resilience in the fixture, managing to clinch maximum points against mid-table outfit Vila Nova.

Benfica, on the other hand, were held to a goalless draw by a spirited Tondela side last weekend in a frantic encounter at the Estadio da Luz. Despite the absence of goals, the game presented a great watch for football fans all over the world.

Now at the top of the standings, the Eagles will be looking to make that spot theirs permanently. For that, they will be required to secure maximum points against Portimonense to ward off the threat of second-placed FC Porto.

Bruno Lage’s charges are sporting the best goalscoring numbers in the league having plunged home 52 goals while conceding just 14 goals in the process – fewest numbers within the cluster. These stats cement their status as the best team in the Primeira Liga as at now.

In sharp contrast, Portimonense have registered the least number of goals in the league, with only 18 to their name all season. The reverse fixture between these sides saw Benfica hammer their troubled opposition, firing four unanswered goals past them.

Injured or Suspended Players

Portimonense: Mohanad Ali.

Benfica: No injuries or suspensions.

Pre-Match Odds

Portimonense: 7.4
Draw: 4.5
Benfica: 1.45

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.
All odds are for Portimonense vs Benfica Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Portimonense vs Benfica Predictions

When it comes to h2h encounters, Benfica hold a 100% winning record over Portimonense over their previous seven meetings. Everything points toward a comfortable Benfica win this Wednesday. They should not even have to break a sweat to see off this Portimonense side. Expect the visitors to register no less than two goals, keeping a clean sheet in the process.