Benfica vs Estoril prediction 23.12.2024 | Liga Portugal
Benfica
Kick off:
Date:
Estoril
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1.10
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10.20
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19.50
Contents
- Competition: Liga Portugal
- Date: 23rd December 2024
- Kick-off: 20:30 UTC / 21:30 CET
- Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Benfica continue their Portuguese top flight title chase on Monday night when they welcome Estoril Praia to Estádio do Sport Lisboa.
Hosts Benfica couldn't defend their 2022-23 title despite reaching the 90-point mark last season. Sporting were simply too good and have made a similar start to the new campaign. Thanks to Amorin's departure, which has led to a dip in form for Sporting, the Eagles are just one point off the pace after 14 games.
Meanwhile, Estoril Priai are one of those Liga Portugal sides that make avoiding relegation a priority every season. The Canaries have done just that in each of their last three Primeira Ligaseasons and appear to be on the right track at the moment. However, Ian Cathro's men have not travelled well this term. They failed to win all their six away games so far whilst scoring just four goals in the process.
Benfica vs Estoril Betting Tips: Benfica to win & over 2.5 goals
Only leaders Sporting CP have a better home record in the Primeira Liga this season than Benfica. The Eagles boast a 100% record on home soil this season, recording seven wins from 7 games and score average three goals per home game.
Benfica also have a very good record against Estoril, having won the last five meetings between the two sides by an aggregate score of 12:3. Three of those encounters produced at least three goals and recent between the two sides at this ground also produced plenty of goals.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Benfica vs Estoril prediction: 3-1
Benfica vs Estoril Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Benfica
3 : 1
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
4 : 5
Estoril
League Cup
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Estoril
0 : 1
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
1 : 0
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
0 : 1
Benfica
Taça De Portugal
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Estoril
1 : 5
Benfica
Liga Portugal
Benfica team news
Tiago Gouveia is once again ruled out for Monday’s clash with Estoril Praia due to a shoulder injury that has kept him out since August.
The Reds’ injury list also includes Gianluca Prestianni and Renato Sanches who are dealing with ankle and muscle injuries, respectively.
Last matches of Benfica
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CD Nacional
0 : 2
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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AVS
1 : 1
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
0 : 0
Bologna
Champions League
-
Benfica
1 : 0
Vitoria Guimaraes
Liga Portugal
-
Arouca
0 : 2
Benfica
Liga Portugal
Benfica lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Anatoliy Trubin
Defenders
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37
Jan-Niklas Beste
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4
António Silva
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44
Tomás Araújo
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6
Alexander Bah
Midfielders
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10
Orkun Kökçü
-
7
Zeki Amdouni
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18
Leandro Barreiro
Forwards
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17
Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu
-
9
Arthur Cabral
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11
Ángel Di María
Estoril team news
As far as Estoril Praia are concerned, Xeka is set to miss the trip to Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica due to a muscle injury.
Pedro Amaral is also ruled out for the visitors’ for Monday’s game with a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action since November.
Last matches of Estoril
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Estoril
0 : 2
Casa Pia
Liga Portugal
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Braga
2 : 2
Estoril
Liga Portugal
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Estoril
2 : 1
Famalicao
Liga Portugal
-
Estoril
0 : 0
AVS
Liga Portugal
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Porto
4 : 0
Estoril
Liga Portugal
Estoril lineup
Goalkeeper
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27
Joel Robles
Defenders
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44
Kévin Boma
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23
Pedro Álvaro
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25
Felix Bacher
Midfielders
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20
Wagner Pina
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6
Jandro Orellana
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10
Jordan Holsgrove
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17
Fabrício Garcia
Forwards
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11
Hélder Costa
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9
Alejandro Marqués
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12
João Carvalho
Three reasons we expect at least three goals in this game
- Six of the last seven meetings between Benfica and Estoril at this ground ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Three of the last four league away games of Estoril produced exactly four goals.
- Over 4.5 goals were seen in four of the last five home games of Benfica.
Main prediction Benfica - Estoril
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
bet365
1.33
Additional predictions
Benfica & Estoril current standing in Liga Portugal
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sporting CP | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 43 - 10 | +33 | 36 |
| 2 | Benfica | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 34 - 8 | +26 | 35 |
| 3 | Porto | 14 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 33 - 9 | +24 | 34 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 16 - 13 | +3 | 27 |
| 5 | Sporting Braga | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 25 - 16 | +9 | 25 |
| 6 | Vitória SC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 - 14 | +4 | 22 |
| 7 | Moreirense | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 19 - 19 | 0 | 20 |
| 8 | Casa Pia | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 - 18 | -2 | 20 |
| 9 | Famalicão | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 17 - 15 | +2 | 19 |
| 10 | Gil Vicente | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17 - 24 | -7 | 16 |
| 11 | Rio Ave | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 - 25 | -10 | 16 |
| 12 | Estoril | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 - 21 | -9 | 14 |
| 13 | AVS | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 11 - 22 | -11 | 12 |
| 14 | Nacional | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 - 19 | -11 | 12 |
| 15 | Estrela Amadora | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 12 - 24 | -12 | 12 |
| 16 | Boavista | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 - 19 | -9 | 11 |
| 17 | Arouca | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 - 26 | -17 | 11 |
| 18 | Farense | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 7 - 20 | -13 | 9 |