Today at the Estadio da Luz, Benfica is set to clash with Boavista in the upcoming fixture of the 2023-24 Primeira Liga campaign.
Currently riding a wave of success, the home team is striving for consecutive league titles. Their recent remarkable performance saw them secure a 4-1 comeback victory against 10-man Rio Ave. In this match, four different players, including debutant Marcos Leonardo, contributed to the scoresheet, overturning an early deficit.
Presently occupying the second spot in the league standings with 42 points from 17 matches, Benfica is just one point behind the league leaders, Sporting. A triumph on Friday could propel them to the top of the table.
Boavista, after a lackluster conclusion to 2023, is eager to embark on a positive trajectory in the new year. They bounced back on Sunday with a convincing 4-1 win against struggling Vizela, featuring goals from four different players, including an impressive long-range strike by Uruguayan Rodrigo Abascal from inside his own half.
As visitors, Boavista currently holds the ninth position in the league, with 20 points from 17 matches. Their aim this weekend is to increase their points tally and build momentum for the remainder of the season.
Benfica vs Boavista Head To Head
The two Portuguese clubs, Benfica and Boavista, have a longstanding rivalry dating back to the early 1940s. Their head-to-head record is closely contested, with Benfica holding a slight edge in overall victories.
Here’s a breakdown of their head-to-head statistics:
- Total Matches Played: 37
- Benfica Wins: 19 (51.35%)
- Boavista Wins: 6 (16.22%)
- Draws: 12 (32.43%)
Recent Form:
- In their most recent encounter on August 14, 2023, Benfica defeated Boavista 3-2.
- Benfica has won four of their last five matches against Boavista, with one draw.
- Boavista has won two of their last five matches against Benfica, with two draws and one loss.
Interesting Facts:
- The highest-scoring game between the two teams was a 5-1 Benfica victory in January 2019.
- The most common scoreline in their matches is 1-0, which has occurred eight times.
- Benfica has kept a clean sheet in 12 of their 37 matches against Boavista.
Prediction
This match is going to look at a one sided affair with Benfica dominating. We are predicting a Benfica win at full time.
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