Farense vs Benfica Prediction: Expecting Another A+ Performance From The Eagles

Farense will welcome Benfica to the Estádio de São Luís in the tenth round of the Primeira Liga. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Farense

Form: LWDLL

As Farense go in search of their second consecutive win in the Primeira Liga, it has to be said they have been under the weather this season as they are currently enduring an underwhelming campaign. Anchored at the bottom of the table with four points to their name, they are just two points adrift of safety.

After recording their first win of the season, beating Estoril Praia 1-0, thanks to Raul Michel Melo da Silva's strike in the dying embers of the game, the Lions of Faro were brought back down to earth over the weekend against Braga, losing 2-0 on the road. Now, they are faced with the possibility of making it two defeats in a row as they go up against a side that served them a 3-1 home defeat in the previous season. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Velho; Pastor, Jorge, Africo, Poloni; Silva, Falcao, Neto; Menino, Millan, Bermejo

Benfica

Form: WWWWD

Meanwhile, opponents Benfica come into this fixture sitting in third place in the league standings and are five points behind second-placed FC Porto, while they have maintained a one-point cushion over third-placed Santa Clara. 

The Eagles are riding high at the moment following a 3-0 win over Santa Clara in the Taça de Portugal quarterfinal, their second consecutive win across all competitions, as well as their second straight shutout. Prior to this, they thrashed Rio Ave 5-0 at home in the league, which was consolation for their disheartening 3-1 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Kokcu; Di Maria, Akturkoglu, Beste; Pavlidis

Match Facts

• Farense haven’t won their last 10 matches in a row against Benfica.
• Benfica have won just one of their last five away games in the Primeira Liga.
• Farense averages 0.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 6 meetings, Farense have won 0 times, Benfica have won 4 times, and there have been 2 draws, with the goal difference being 15-6 in favour of Benfica. 

Expert Betting Tips

Farense will undeniably have their work cut out for them in their bid to return to winning ways as they go up against a side they have failed to defeat in their last six encounters. 

Benfica, on the other hand, comes into this clash riding high and are overwhelming favourites with bookmakers to pick up all three points. Therefore, we recommend supporting them in the full-time market combined with a total of over 3.5 goals.

• Result/Total Goals - Benfica/Over 3.5 for 2.25
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.82
• Benfica To Win Both Halves - Yes for 2.23