Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 12/08/2023
To build a prediction for the Benfica - SC Farense match, scheduled for 8 December 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 39 of them, drew 6 times and lost 5 matches. SC Farense, having played 46 matches, won 12 times, drew 11 matches and lost 23 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.2 goals scored per game and 0.6 conceded. SC Farense average 1.1 scored and 1.4 conceded. These sides last met on 9 July 2021 at Benfica's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Benfica are having problems this year, so I don't think their defense will hold out in this match. They should also score plenty of goals and ease off, giving the visitors time to score at least one goal and for the bet to win.
Benfica is in great shape and, if they win today, will move into 1st place, as long as Sporting have not played their match yet… But SC Farense are no pushover either; a lot is being offered on their goal. I consider it bait from the bookmakers when a team scores a lot and there is confidence that t... Show more
Farense plays attacking football, and this tactic leads to a large number of goals scored and conceded. If we look at the head-to-head meetings with Benfica, we can see that in the last four such encounters, the score was 3-2 in favor of Benfica twice.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving SC Farense, a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X3.8
Benfica does not concede in 30 out of 50 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.9
Benfica does not concedeat home in 6 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.9
SC Farense does not scoreaway in 11 out of 19 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.9
In 33 out of 50 last matches involving Benfica, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.838
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Benfica played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.838
In 13 out of 19 last matches where SC Farense played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.838
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 11 out of last 22 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.75
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 21 out of 40 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)1.533
Benfica wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 11 out of 19 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)1.533
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Давид Нерес, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Фабрисио Исидоро. Several more SC Farense players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Мигел Ногейра (Portugal). Over the last 34 matches, he has shown 170 yellow cards (averaging 5 per match) and 12 red cards (averaging 0.4 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 26% of matches (9 out of 34). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.