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Estoril - Benfica   Prediction, Picks and Tips  


 

Estoril and Benfica meet at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota, in a match for this phase of the Taça de Portugal (Semifinals). The record of direct confrontations at this stadium is favorable to the away team, which in the last 3 matches won 3. Indeed, the last time these two teams met at this stadium was on 04-21-2018, in a match for the Primeira Liga that ended with the victory of Benfica by (1‑2). R. Halliche (63 ') scored the goals of the match, for Estoril, and Rafa Silva (10') and E. Salvio (90 '), for Benfica.
 
 

 
 
     
Until reaching this stage of the Taça de Portugal (Semifinals), the home team eliminated: Marítimo, Rio Ave, Boavista, Lusitano GC Evora and Sertanense. In their last match, for the Honor League, they lost to Académica at home by (1‑2). In their last 10 home games, Estoril has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss.

For this competition, they did not lose any of the last 5 matches. His attack has scored regularly, as he has always scored at least one goal in the last 5 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he only managed 1 comeback in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 12 home matches for all competitions: they have conceded 7 of their 11 goals between minutes (76' ‑ 90 ').

Estoril comes to this game unmotivated, after a defeat at home by 1x2 in the reception to the Academic. It should be noted that the local club does not seem to be in its best form, having not won in five consecutive games. One of the worst characteristics of the local formation is the difficulty to finalize the scoring opportunities it has. The home team is supposed to play 4-3-3, with the three most advanced players being Bruno Lourenáo, Harramiz and André Clóvis. The man responsible for defining the Estoril attacks is the Portuguese Miguel Crespo.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Until reaching this stage of the Taça de Portugal (Semifinals), the visiting team eliminated: Belenenses, Estrela Amadora, Vilafranquense and Paredes. The team comes to this match after a home win against Famalicão by (2‑0). In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Benfica won 3, drew 4 and lost 3.

For this competition, record a sequence of 4 wins in the last matches. Their defense has been very solid, as they have suffered no goals in the last 4 matches, and their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 22 of the last 25 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 4 times and only managed 1 comeback.

Benfica comes to this performance motivated, after a 2x0 home win at the reception to Famalicão: Darwin Núñez and Otamendi scored the winning goals. The visiting team generally acts in a 4-4-2, in which the two players whose mission is to create panic among opposing defenders will be Darwin Núñez and Haris Seferovic. Franco Cervi, Julian Weigl, Adel Taarabt and Éverton are supposed to act in the most central area of the field. Benfica is expected to take a more offensive stance as they have a much higher quality squad. Coach Jorge Jesús will not be able to count on Luca Waldschmidt, Rafa Silva, André Almeida and Jardel, due to injury.
 


Our recommendation tip for   Estoril - Benfica   :   Benfica to win @ 1.38