Boavista vs Benfica Predictions

Boavista vs Benfica predictions for Monday’s match in the Primeira Liga. Benfica, after winning the Portuguese Super Cup against Porto, will start the title defence with a difficult trip against Boavista. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

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Boavista vs Benfica Predictions

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Benfica Begins Title Defence: A Showdown at Estadio do Bessa

Following their triumphant win in the Supertaça to initiate the new season, the reigning champions, Benfica, are now gearing up to safeguard their Liga Portugal title. This Monday will witness them take on Boavista at the Estadio do Bessa. Benfica, having recently celebrated a victory over Porto, are eager to keep the momentum going. Boavista, on the other hand, positioned ninth last season and have made an early exit from this year’s Taca da Liga.

A Recap of Benfica’s Reign

Benfica have emerged as the early frontrunners in Portugal after their 2-0 victory over long-standing adversaries, Porto, in the recent Super Cup at Estadio Municipal de Aveiro. The credit for both goals goes to Angel Di Maria and substitute Petar Musa, scored within a span of seven minutes. The game was as heated as one might expect, resulting in 12 yellow cards and one player being sent off.

Their entry into the Supertaca was secured due to their championship win. The club clinched its 38th league title last season, narrowly beating Porto. However, history has shown that retaining the title has been a challenge for any club in the past six seasons. Under the guidance of Austrian coach Roger Schmidt, Benfica experienced a surge of victories, notably during the undefeated first half of the 2022-23 season.

Transfers and Signings

The summer witnessed Di Maria returning from Juventus and the addition of Orkun Kokcu from Feyenoord. Their main striker, Goncalo Ramos, transferred to PSG, making the acquisition of Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina a vital move for the team. There have also been other notable additions, including Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin and Arthur Cabral.

Boavista’s Struggle and Hope

Boavista’s preparations for the 2023-24 season have been less than ideal. They faced losses against Braga and Arouca and were eliminated from the Taca da Liga. Petit, an ex-Benfica midfielder who managed to guide Boavista to a top-half finish last season, has the herculean task of maintaining that position. Following the departure of their top scorer, Yusupha Njie, to Qatar, the permanence of Robert Bozenik from Feyenoord offers some solace.

Anticipated Lineups and Key Players

Benfica’s starting lineup could possibly include Trubin, Bah, A. Silva, Otamendi, Ristic; Neves, Kokcu; Di Maria, R. Silva, and Mario, with Cabral leading the charge.

On the other side, Boavista might deploy Goncalves; Malheiro, Abascal, Sasso, Onyemaechi, Ferreira; Makouta, Perez, Lourenco; Reisinho, with Bozenik spearheading the attack.

BettingTips4You Expert Ratings

Benfica: 7.09 Boavista: 6.76

Predictions

1. Win-Draw-Win Prediction: Considering their superior form, the prediction leans towards a Benfica win. Their recent victories and the addition of key players give them an edge.
2. Correct Score Prediction: Given the statistics and recent forms, a 3-1 victory in favour of Benfica seems plausible.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Angel Di Maria, with his proven track record, is expected to score in the upcoming game. Additionally, the in-form Robert Bozenik for Boavista is worth keeping an eye on.

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