Benfica – Tondela Prediction & Tips
It is against Tondela, in a light without an audience, that Benfica returns to action in the Liga NOS, Thursday, after the forced stop by the pandemic. The reds are in second place, one point behind FC Porto, and are therefore obliged to win this encounter with the Beira. The team led by Bruno Lage comes from two straight draws, against Vitória de Setúbal and Moreirense, and has only won three of their last ten commitments, in the total of the races. Tondela is 14th, with 25 points, nine more than Portimonense, the first team below the waterline. The team coached by the Spaniard Natxo González only won one of the previous ten meetings in the Liga NOS, but has an excellent record as a visitor: they are the seventh best team in this condition, with 17 points. In the first round, at João Cardoso Stadium, Benfica won, but by the minimum margin (0-1) and without convincing. Who will win this match in the Light?
In eight of Benfica’s last ten home games, there have been more than 2.5 goals.
In three of the last four games between the two teams in Luz there were more than 2.5 goals.
Tondela have conceded goals in seven of their last eight away matches.
Benfica have scored two or more goals in eight of their last ten commitments.
Benfica is bound to win and will have to assume responsibility. We expect a match with more than 2.5 goals.
Benfica – Tondela FREE TIPS
Benfica – Win @ 1.45
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
