Based on last 50 matches in "Portugal. Liga Portugal", up to 01/19/2024
To build a prediction for the Benfica - Boavista match, scheduled for 19 January 2024, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 40 of them, drew 6 times and lost 4 matches. Boavista, having played 50 matches, won 16 times, drew 13 matches and lost 21 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.3 goals scored per game and 0.6 conceded. Boavista average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 13 August 2023 at Boavista's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Boavista are only 9th in the Portuguese championship and often lose to Benfica, but their matches are high-scoring, and in 4 of their last 5 games against each other, both teams scored. I think Benfica will win this match confidently, and both teams will score.
Benfica are strong at home. They have high-scoring games. They need a win to move into first place in the league table and overtake Sporting. Boavista can score, but they are not very good away from home. Although they even draw against strong teams 🧐
I rate the result at 70 percent. Benfica plays differently and usually, after scoring a goal, reduces the tempo and pressure somewhat. In this regard, an early goal may only do harm. At the same time, there will surely be goals in the first half, but I hope they come when a sufficient safety margin ... Show more
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 16 out of 20 last matches involving Boavista, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.92
In 14 out of 18 last matches where Boavista played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.92
In 6 out of 8 last matches involving Benfica and Boavista at Benfica's home, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)1.9
Benfica does not concede in 29 out of 50 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.848
Benfica does not concedeat home in 7 out of 11 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.848
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 12 out of last 24 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.575
Benfica scores over 2 goals against Boavista in 7 out of 13 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.575
Benfica scores over 2 goalsat home against Boavista in 7 out of 10 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.575
In 11 out of 14 last matches, Benfica won the first half against Boavista.
1st Half - W11.435
In 8 out of 10 last matches at home, Benfica won the first half against Boavista.
1st Half - W11.435
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Каспер Тенгстедт. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Салвадор Агра, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Густаву Коррея (Portugal). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 534 yellow cards (averaging 5.3 per match) and 51 red cards (averaging 0.5 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 40% of matches (40 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.