Benfica vs Estrela Amadora Prediction: As Águias Out To Unleash Their Wrath

Benfica welcome Estrela Amadora to the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in the 2nd round of the Primeira Liga.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

Benfica's opening act wasn't the grand overture they had envisioned, stumbling to a 3-2 defeat against Boavista on foreign soil in the Primeira Liga's opening fixture.

Intent on reshaping their narrative, Benfica now readies itself to carve a redemption arc, primed for victory on their home canvas. Their fortress, Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, resonates with a saga of triumph: merely one falter in 17 encounters last season, as they orchestrated 15 victories and secured a single draw.

The echoes of their recent setback position them in the 11th position, a league landscape they are eager to reshape. Yet to pocket any points, they chase a three-point chasm separating them from the apex. As the curtain rises anew, Benfica's resurgence saga unfolds, seeking to paint their ambitions anew upon the canvas of the Primeira Liga.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Vlachodimos; Bah, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Jurasek; Joao Neves, Kokcu, Aursnes; Di Maria, Arthur Cabral, Rafa Silva

Estrela Amadora

On a divergent path, Estrela too encountered a less-than-ideal inauguration in the Primeira Liga, as their debut wove a narrative of a 1-0 loss against Vitoria SC on their home turf. The tale unfolded with early adversity, as Miguel Lopes was swiftly brandished a straight red card within the opening 20 minutes, leaving Estrela handicapped.

Nonetheless, Estrela's sojourn in unfamiliar territory presents a different script. A robust contender in the previous Segunda Liga season, they crafted an imposing demeanor, stumbling only once across 17 duels while amassing a trove of 8 wins and 8 draws. This legacy of resilience is poised to be a cornerstone against the league's apex participant in this forthcoming clash.

Following their inaugural setback, Estrela's name finds residence in the 15th position, their ledger unmarked by points. With a three-point juncture between them and the zenith, they embark on a quest to embellish their standings anew. As the stage resets, Estrela's narrative evolves as they endeavor to rewrite their trajectory in the unfolding tapestry of the Primeira Liga.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Bruno Brigido; Mansur, Otieno, Gaspar; Jean Felipe, Vito Emanuel, Aloisio de Souza, Joao Reis; N'Do, Tavares, Ronald

Match Facts

• Benfica have won two of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Estrela Amadora have failed to win any of their last seven matches across all competitions.
• Benfica averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Estrela Amadora averages 1.4 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

There have been 37 meetings between these two sides, with Benfica winning 30 and Estrela Amadora winning 2.

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica started their title defense on the wrong footing and will be seeking to rectify their mistake with a convincing win in this clash as they go up against a side they have maintained overt superiority over in previous years.

Estrela Amadora, despite losing their opening match against Vitoria SC, showed some fighting spirit to avoid losing by a big margin, but this time around fate has dealt them a bad hand as they are likely to find themselves on the receiving end of a catastrophic defeat, and nothing can be done to avert such a fate other than to give in in the early going.

As such, a commanding victory is to be expected from the reigning champions, who will be out to send out a clear message of intent and awaken the start of their unwavering dominance in the league.

• 1st Half Total - Over 1.5 for 1.96
• Corners - Over 11 for 2.37
• Anytime Goalscorer - Ángel Di María for 2.1