Benfica's Dominance at Home
SL Benfica, a powerhouse in Portuguese football, is set to face FC Alverca SAD in what promises to be an intriguing encounter. Benfica's recent form in the Liga Portugal has been impressive, with a winning streak of three matches, all at home. Their home record this season is formidable, boasting six wins and four draws, without a single loss. This fortress-like performance at home gives them a significant edge over FC Alverca SAD, who have struggled on the road, losing their last three away matches.
Alverca's Struggles on the Road
FC Alverca SAD, currently fifth in Liga Portugal 2, have shown resilience in their league but face a daunting task against Benfica. Their recent away form has been less than stellar, with three consecutive losses. Despite their balanced approach under coach Vasco Botelho, Alverca's inability to score in three of their nine away matches this season highlights their offensive struggles. This is compounded by their poor record against Benfica, having lost all three of their recent encounters.
Key Players and Tactical Insights
Benfica's attacking prowess is spearheaded by Vangelis Pavlidis, who has netted 19 goals this season. Alongside Angel Di Maria and Aktrkolu, Benfica's offensive unit is a force to be reckoned with, averaging 2.46 goals per match. Alverca's defense will have their hands full trying to contain this trio. On the other hand, Alverca's top scorer, Marko Milovanovic, has only five goals, indicating a significant gap in attacking firepower.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given Benfica's strong home form and Alverca's struggles away, the prediction leans heavily towards a home victory for Benfica. The historical head-to-head data further supports this, with Benfica winning the last three meetings. While Alverca may put up a fight, their recent form and scoring difficulties suggest they might not find the net. Therefore, the prediction is a home win for Benfica, with both teams not scoring.
Liga Portugal
SL Benficavs
FC Alverca SAD
Liga Portugal
FC Porto
Sporting CP
SL Benfica
Gil Vicente Barcelos
SC Braga
Estoril Praia
Moreirense FC
FC Famalicao
Vitoria SC Guimaraes
FC Alverca SAD
Estrela Amadora
Nacional da Madeira
Rio Ave FC
Santa Clara Azores
AVS Futebol SAD
LaLiga
Premier League
Serie A
Bundesliga
Liga Profesional
Brasileiro Serie A