Famalicao vs Benfica Prediction: The Eagles Have Their Sights Set On The League Title This Season

Famalicao will welcome Benfica to the Estadio Municipal de Famalicao in the first round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Famalicao

Famalicao settled for an eight-place finish in last season's Primeira Liga campaign and were 21 points adrift of the European places. This marked their third straight season finishing in that position. However, this season, the bar is set high, and they'll be aiming to conclude the season near the European qualification spots.

Famalicenses had a solid run in the preseason games, avoiding defeat in their last six matches, recording four wins and two draws. They come into this match off the back of a 3-2 victory against Moreirense. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Cunha; Pinheiro, Mihaj, De Haas, Moura; Topc, Youssouf; Rochinha, Sa, Assuncao; Aranda

Benfica

Benfica had a disappointing campaign last season as they failed to defend their league title, losing the dispute to Sporting CP. Despite finishing in second place with 80 points, the Eagles concluded the season without adding a single trophy to their cabinet. 

In preparation for the current season, the Eagles performed decently, losing just one of their last six matches (W3, D2). To bolster their squad, they have signed Sanches Renato (a loan) from PSG and strengthened their attack by adding Pavlidis Vangelis, who was the team's top goal scorer for AZ Alkmaar. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Otamendi, Morato, Carreras; Barreiro, Luis; Aursnes, Mario, Di Maria; Pavlidis

Match Facts

• Famalicao has scored in each of their last nine matches across all competitions.
• Benfica have lost one of their last six away matches against Famalicao.
• Famalicao averages 1.8 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 2.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 13 meetings, Famalicao have won 1 time, Benfica have won 9 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 28-8 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

Famalicao are underdogs in this fixture, which comes as no surprise for a side that has only managed one win from their last 13 encounters against Benfica. Last season, their performance at home left much to be desired, and there's reason that they'll likely struggle once again this season. Benfica is also a side that struggled for results last season away from home, and they too could likely struggle, but they should have enough to edge their way to a hard-fought victory.

Famalicao have demonstrated their strength in the attacking third, as highlighted in their preseason games. Despite being underdogs, they should not be ruled out of finding the back of the net. Therefore, support both sides to get on the scoreboard in this one.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.76
• Anytime Goalscorer - Pavlidis Vangelis for 1.90
• W2 & TO 2.5 for 2