League leaders Benfica will entertain eighth-placed Boavista at the Estadio da Luz in the Primeira Liga on Monday (February 20). The hosts are on a four-game winning run in the league. Goals from Joao Mario and Alexander Bah helped Benfica beat Casa Pia 3-0 at home a fortnight ago. They continued their form in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 on Wednesday, winning 2-0 at Club Brugge.
Boavista, meanwhile, are winless in their last three league games and are coming off a goalless draw against Casa Pia in their previous outing. Benfica have a two-point lead over second-placed Porto and also have a game in hand, so they can afford to start a few key players from the bench.
Match Details:
- Match: Benfica vs Boavista
- Date: 21 February 2023
- Time: 2:45 am
- Venue: Estádio da Luz
Benfica vs Boavista Prediction
Benfica have enjoyed a great run against Boavista, scoring at least twice in their last nine home league games. They have been defensively solid this year, keeping clean sheets in seven of their nine games across competitions.
Meanwhile, Boavista are winless on their travels in the Primeira Liga since September and are also winless at Benfica since 1999. Considering the same, the league leaders should secure a comfortable win.
Prediction: Benfica 3-1 Boavista
Benfica vs Boavista Head-To-Head
- The two teams have locked horns 101 times across competitions, with their first meeting dating back to 1959. As expected, the hosts have dominated proceedings, leading 53-19.
- Benfica have won 18 of their last 21 Primeira Liga games.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last 18 home games against Boavista across competitions.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in eight of Benfica’s last ten league games, with the hosts scoring at least twice.
- Benfica have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 games against Boavista across competitions.
- The hosts are unbeaten at home across competitions this season, winning nine of their ten league games.
- Benfica have the best attacking and defensive record in the Primeira Liga this season, scoring 51 goals and conceding just 12 in 20 games.
Benfica vs Boavista Live Stream Time
This match will start from 2:45 am
Benfica vs Boavista Date
This match will take place on 21 February 2023
Benfica vs Boavista Team News
Benfica head into the game with a clean bill of health and no suspension concerns, giving Schmidt the luxury of a full-strength squad at his disposal.
Off the back of his side’s solid Champions League display, the German tactician could name an unchanged XI on Monday, meaning that we could see a back four of Alejandro Grimaldo, Nicolas Otamendi, Antonio Silva and Alexander Bah.
Mario, who has registered seven goal involvements in his last five matches, should handle business at the opposite end of the pitch, alongside Goncalo Ramos and Goncalo Guedes.
Boavista will be without the services of Perez, who will serve a one-match suspension after picking up a red card against Casa Pia last time out.
Uruguayan defender Rodrigo Abascal will also sit out Monday’s contest after crossing the yellow card threshold with his booking in the aforementioned game.
Benfica vs Boavista Lineups
Benfica:
Vlachodimos; Bah, Otamendi, Silva, Grimaldo; Luís, Chiquinho, Aursnes; Neres, Mario, Guedes
Boavista:
Bracali; Malheiro, Sasso, Abascal; Onyemaechi, Vukotic, Camara, Agra; Perez, Mangas, Njie
Benfica vs Boavista Odds
We say: Benfica 2-0 Boavista
While Boavista will be looking to find their feet this weekend, they face a rampant Benfica side who are currently firing on all cylinders. As Aguias have been imperious in the history of this fixture and we are tipping them to extend their dominance over the visitors.
Benfica vs Boavista Stats
- Benfica 80.83%
- Boavista 6.52%
- Draw 12.65%
Benfica vs Boavista Tips
Tip 1: Result – Benfica
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half – Yes
Tip 4: Joao Mario to score or assist any time – Yes
Benfica vs Boavista Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Benfica win with a probability of 80.83%. A draw has a probability of 12.6% and a win for Boavista has a probability of 6.52%.
The most likely scoreline for a Benfica win is 2-0 with a probability of 12.28%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 3-0 (11.31%) and 1-0 (8.89%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (5.99%), while for a Boavista win it is 0-1 (2.17%).
Benfica vs Boavista Where To Watch Live Portuguese Primeira Liga Today Match
You can watch this match on:
- bet365.
- fubo.tv.
- GOLTV Play.
- Onefootball.