Vizela vs Benfica – Betting Preview
Recently, Benfica has put up spectacular performances. They have accumulated a total of 15 points from their last five league contests, solidifying their position atop the standings.
Vizela, meanwhile, will be looking for a better outcome after their previous game ended in a 1-1 tie with Gil Vicente. Currently, the team is winless in three games.
Vizela Preview
Vizela enter this match with a 1-1 Primeira Liga tie against Gil Vicente under their belts.
Vizela had 38% of the possession in that game and made 13 attempts on goal, four of which were successful. Kiki Afonso scored for Vizela in the 87th minute. Six of Gil Vicente’s sixteen tries at goal were successful. Gil Vicente’s goal was scored by Vitor Carvalho (55′).
In their last six games, Vizela, captained by Tulipa da Silva Cruz, managed to score a total of eight goals. They’ve given up six goals in that period, which is the total.
Vizela has won all four of their home league games entering this matchup.
Benfica Preview
In their most recent game, Benfica defeated Boavista 3-1 in the Primeira Liga. They will enter this encounter with that momentum.
Benfica enjoyed a 71% possession advantage and 10 of their 18 shots on goal were on goal throughout that game. Gilberto, Gonçalo Ramos, and Petar Musa all scored goals for Benfica in the first half (55′, 82′, and 92′). Two of Boavista’s five goal attempts were successful. Boavista’s goal came from Yusupha Njie (58′).
Benfica has scored 16 goals in their last six encounters, which have taken place. On each of those occasions, Benfica has also not failed to score. Their defensemen have witnessed 1 goal go into their own net throughout that time.
1×2 Betting Odds
Let’s analyse the 1×2 betting market.
Vizela’s home form appears to be respectable enough. They have now gone four games without a loss. It would have counted against any other teams in the competition but they are pitted against none other than Benfica on Saturday!
So that is why they are massive underdogs in this one @ 9.10.
Moreover, Benfica has won three straight away games. Hence, on Saturday, we anticipate a victory for Benfica!
Benfica to win stands @ 1.39. They are the favourites.
The possibility of a stalemate and points shared between the two stands @ 5.30.
Total goals over/under
Let’s analyse the over/under market.
The odds that the total number of goals scored will be over 2.5, stands @ 1.68.
While the odds that the total number of goals will be under 2.5, stands @ 2.33.
Both Vizela and Benfica have been scoring goals consistently in the past several matches at respective patches. Both teams have an attacking side which is capable of recording a cumulative total of over 2.5 goals in 90 mins of play!
But also expect Benfica to come out on top at the end of it!
