THE GAME
The Coimbra Stadium of Mota will fill for a prestigious clash, hosting the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi final. And the fans of Estorilistas know that their support will be essential in receiving the National Champion, who by the way is the maximum winner of the race, although the trophy will run away from 2013/2014. Estoril Praia by its side never won the Cup, and very much wants to extend the group closed of the 12 Champions to 13.
However the Sport Lisbon and Benfica is an obvious obstacle, and is more accustomed to this type of pressure. And despite throwing away, it is even favorite to pass this final half to two laps. In this double commitment, no surprise is projected, with some incarnated return to a stupendous confidence, and with Jonas back in front of attack, in support of an unstoppable Mitroglou at this moment, that no defense seems to counteract.
STATISTICS AND IMPORTANT DATA
-Estoril comes from a home defeat against another Great, in Liga NOS. Sporting CP won by 0-2.
-Just over a month ago FC Porto also won in Coimbra da Mota, also with 2 goals in favor (2-1).
-Both emblems have already faced this season, in the 1st round of the Championship, already in Estoril. SL Benfica won by 0-1, only
-However, Estoril will often score at home against SL Benfica. In 6 receptions to the Eagles, it was the only time he did not score in his field. But the Incarnates always won.
-It was alias to the 7th consecutive incarnate victory and without any interruption. And on only two of those occasions there have been at least 3 goals in the game.
THE BETS OF OUR EXPERTS
Except perhaps in the home of the other Big, SL Benfica is favorite in any stadium in the country. In addition, having already won a failed League Cup this season, in which they have just been knocked out in the semi-finals, the Incarnates took lessons to avoid further disappointment, and to look to start the second leg of the tie. Estoril will seek to resist the attacks of the Eagle, but with players so inspired, SL Benfica should be able to make a difference. As for Rui Vitoria, the Portuguese Cup is the only trophy that is lacking in the curriculum as coach of the Eagles. Victory of SL Benfica!
-Bet on: Victory of SL Benfica, rated at 1.35 at betworld
-Risky: There will be 3 or more goals in the game, rated at 1.75 at betworld
-Crazy bet: Both teams score, rated at 2.05 at betworld