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Liam Foster - August 12, 2023
Boavista vs Benfica Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in Liga Portugal on Monday, 14 August 2023.
Boavista are set to host Benfica at Estadio do Bessa to kick off their new Primeira Liga season. Boavista have had a subpar preseason. They will nevertheless strive to improve on their ninth-place finish from the previous season.
Their opponents, Benfica, won the league last season, and with a number of strong performances, including a 2-0 triumph over rivals Porto to win the Super Cup last time out, it would only strengthen their chances of repeating this season.
The last time these two clubs met was in February. Benfica managed to deliver a 3-1 win that day.
Benfica are on a six-game unbeaten streak against this opposition. They have also won this fixture on five of those occasions.
We are counting on Benfica to pull off a win here. They are the superior team, and they have been in great shape leading up to the season opener. Five of their past seven matches have ended in victories.
Boavista, on the other hand, are currently struggling for form. Their past three matches have all ended in defeats.
Moreover, Benfica also has a great h2h record in the recent history of this matchup.
We expect goals in this match. In two of Boavista’s last four matches, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. Also, each of Benfica’s past three away matches has ended with over 2.5 goals.
In addition, eight of the last ten h2h meetings between these two have had over 2.5 goals. By the looks of things, a high-scoring affair is expected this time out.
Benfica are one of the best teams in the league and have had a fine few weeks heading into the match. They have won five of their past seven matches. They also have a great recent record against Boavista. Furthermore, Boavista has had a poor form going into the match.
A -1.5 Asian handicap on Benfica at 1.91 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.
Also, considering the disparity in calibre and Benfica’s fine form, we can’t see them slipping at all. Therefore, you can back the visitors to have the lead at halftime and win the match at the end at odds of 1.90.
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