AVS Futebol SAD vs Benfica Prediction: A Seamless Victory For The Eagles Undoubtedly On The Cards

AVS Futebol SAD will have their backs against the wall in a bid to return to winning ways as they welcome strong title contenders Benfica to the Estadio do CD das Avesa in the 14th round of the Primeira Liga. 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between AVS Futebol SAD vs. Benfica, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

AVS Futebol SAD

Form: DLDLL

AVS Futebol SAD comes into this crucial clash two points ahead of the relegation zone after 13 games played. CD Nacional, who occupy the relegation play-off spot in 16th place, have a game in hand, and this doesn't bode well for the home team because defeat here could probably see them drop down from 15th place.

AVS has failed to win their last eight matches in the Primeira Liga, recording four losses and four draws. A 1-1 draw against Casa Pia last time out marked their fifth draw of the season. While they'll be seeking to return to winning ways, their last match against this opponent ended in a 4-1 domestic cup defeat in December 2023.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Simao; Rodriguez, Castro, Roux; Fonseca, Mendonca, Silva, Afonso; Mercado, Luis, Piazon

Benfica

Form: WWWWW

Benfica, on the other hand, has been impressive this season after a shaky start that saw them lose their opening game to Famalicao. So far, the team has gone to avoid defeat in their last 11 matches, recording ten wins and a solitary draw. This has established them as strong title contenders with only two points separating them from first-placed Sporting CP.

A return to winning ways is what the Eagles will be aiming for heading into this clash after failing to secure maximum points in a goalless draw against Bologna in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. However, their last league match saw them defeat Vitoria Guimaraes 1-0 at home to extend their winning streak to eight matches. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-4

Trubin; Bah, Otamendi, Araujo, Aursnes; Luis, Kokcu; Di Maria, Cabral, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu

Match Facts

• AVS Futebol SAD have conceded the first goal in four of their last six matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica are currently on a three-match winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• AVS Futebol SAD averages 0.71 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the Primeira Liga.

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica are the only team in the Primeira Liga to record an eight match winning streak, and this is why they come into this match as overwhelming favorites to secure maximum points. 

Away from home, they have won their last three matches while conceding once, which is why I recommend supporting them to secure a comfortable win in the full-time market without conceding a goal.

• Win to Nil - Benfica for 1.72
• W2 & TO 2.5 for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Angel Di Maria for 2.80