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 Maritimo - Benfica   Prediction, Picks and Taips  



   
The 29th matchday in the Portuguese league is on the program and before the game Maritimo Funchal vs. Benfica Lisbon show the betting odds that the guests are favored. A look at the Primeira Liga table also underpins why this is the case.

The host from Funchal is fighting relegation, while the guests can still have justified hopes for the title. And that despite the fact that Benfica Lisbon recently suffered a bitter setback against Santa Clara. Nevertheless: The quality in the team is high, that does not change the role allocation before the game.

Goals seem to be pre-programmed in this game, because Benfica Lisbon has the best offensive in the league and has also recently defensively revealed some problems and shown weaknesses.

Maritimo Funchal has to risk something because the team is currently in a relegation zone. After all, some clubs are still within reach and there are still some games to be played. So the chances are good, you have it in your own hands.





 
 


Maritimo Funchal has been playing in Portugal's top division for 23 years. This series could come to an end this year. Because the team of coach José Gomes has big problems. Even after the restart, things are still not going well, four points in four games are an average. Especially the loss in the last game against the competitor Portimonense weighs heavily.

Now it is at home against Benfica Lisbon, a title candidate. And of course without the fans behind them, who otherwise give a team in the relegation battle a motivation boost. In short: It will be a difficult game.

Before the game Maritimo Funchal vs. Benfica Lisbon odds indicate that the host is the clear outsider.
 
But there is always a chance in such a game. And Benfica Lisbon is vulnerable if you only ask for it. Therefore, the motto for the hosts is that you have to play forward with momentum.

The formation of Maritimo Funchal has changed frequently in recent weeks. Against FC Porto, another top team, they resorted to a chain of five. The defensive was actually stable, but little went forward in the 0-1 defeat. Against Benfica Lisbon a 4-2-3-1 formation should be used to be able to set pinpricks.

At home, Maritimo Funchal is already playing a very appealing season with only four losses. There are too many draws, but overall you're much better at home than at home.

Defender Ruben and midfielder Franck Bambock are injured or suspended, otherwise José Gomes can draw on the full.


 
 
 

 
 
Benfica Lisbon is fighting for the title in Portugal and is playing a good but not outstanding season overall. But the gap to the leaders from Porto is only three points, there is enough air to the rear. So there is a duel for the crown in Portuguese football.

Benfica Lisbon recently suffered a setback. Against Santa Clara, ninth in the table, the team lost 3-4 on Tuesday. That was a shock, even before that you got a little slow from the break, played only draws against the relegation candidates Tondela and Portimonense and only beat Rio Ave 2-1.

Now a reaction has to be shown! Before the game Maritimo Funchal vs. Benfica Lisbon is our tip that the guests decide the game for themselves and set an example in the title fight! 
 
The 3-4 against Santa Clara revealed some weaknesses on the defensive of Benfica Lisbon. The opponent was formally invited to opportunities. Trainer Bruno Lage now had little time to address the elements that did not work. In essence, the coaches can currently exert little influence anyway, with this rhythm of play a lot is geared towards regeneration.

The defeat should therefore be a warning shot for the team. If Benfica plays Lisbon focused, then the team will make fewer mistakes. And the offensive is outstanding anyway, with 59 goals, the club from the capital is the best series of attacks in the league.

Particularly noteworthy here are Carlos Vinicius and Pizzi, who together scored 32 league goals. These two will also matter in the game at Maritimo Funchal.

However, Bruno Lage has to do without Gabriel, who got a yellow card in the last game. Andreas Samaris will take his place in the midfield center next to Julian Weigl. It should also help to give the team more balance. On the offensive, Carlos Vinicius will replace the last hapless Haris Seferovic, who worked a lot but had little chance of scoring.

 


Our recommendation tip for Maritimo - Benfica   :    Benfica  to win @ 1.52