Estrela Amadora vs Benfica Prediction: The Eagles Are Too Strong For Estrela

Estrela Amadora will welcome Benfica to the Estadio Jose Gomes in the 19th round of the Primeira Liga.

Benfica enters this match boasting a two-match winning streak away from home, and not only that, but they have kept five consecutive clean sheets. They'll be brimming with confidence to bag their third consecutive win against a side that has only won one of their last ten matches across all competitions.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Estrela Amadora

Form: LDDLD

Estrela traveled to Estádio Dom Afonso Henriques to face Vitoria de Guimaraes and, as anticipated, endured a convincing 3-0 defeat. This comes after playing out a 1-1 draw against Gil Vicente on the road.

The Tricolors have struggled for consistency in the past few weeks, going winless in five league matches, recording three draws and two losses. At home, they are currently on a two-match winless run (L1 D1) and have only won three of their last eight matches in this venue, so little can be expected from them in this upcoming encounter.

With 18 points accumulated from 18 matches played, Estrela Amadora occupy the 14th spot in the Primeira Liga standings, two points ahead of the relegation play-offs and three points behind ninth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Brigido; Otieno, Mendes, Mansur; Felipe, Cordeiro, Sa, Reis; Jaba, N'Do; Luiz

Benfica

Form: WWWWW

Despite not commencing their title defense on a strong note, Benfica, the reigning champions, have consistently applied pressure on league leaders Sporting CP in the standings. In their last match, the Eagles were eliminated by Estoril Praia in the Taça da Liga semi-final, losing 5-4 on penalties after playing out a 1-1 draw. This follows a 2-0 league win over Boavista at home.

Their league form has been impressive in recent weeks, as they are currently riding a five-match winning streak, not to mention that they are unbeaten in seventeen matches. Away from home, they are unbeaten in eight matches (W7 D1), and their remarkable performance has been exclusively constructed on their rock-solid defense, resulting in five consecutive clean sheets. 

With 45 points accumulated in 18 matches, Benfica sits second in the Primeira Liga standings, four points ahead of third-placed FC Porto and one point behind first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Aursnes, A Silva, Otamendi, Morato; Luis, Kokcu; Mario, R Silva, Di Maria; Cabral

Match Facts

• Estrela Amadora has won one of their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Benfica are currently on a two-match winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Estrela Amadora averages 1.11 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 1.89 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Benfica has emerged victorious in all three previous encounters against Estrela Amadora, holding a goal difference in their favor of 9-2.

Expert Betting Tips

Benfica are favorites with bookmakers in this clash to secure maximum points, which will always be the case when they go up against minnows. Not only that, but they boast a three-match winning streak against their opponents in this impending encounter, which should see them confident in bagging a comfortable win.

Considering that the visitors have been the superior side, we anticipate them to claim a comfortable victory in this one by picking them up in the full-time market combined with the total under 4.5 goals, as this has been the case in six of their seven away matches where they ran victors.

• W2 & TU 4.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.75
• 1st Half - W2 for 1.67