The hosts are widely expected as the favorite to win this confrontation and to win their share is very small, only 1.20. Therefore I had to refocus and for the match between Benfica and Chaves have chosen a tip based on the soundness of Eagles defense. See below my forecast but argued details and statistics about the two teams.
Benfica
Are leaders gathered standings and 54 points in 22 rounds.
17 times and only won Porto approaching that number of wins, 16 of whom have had.
Have 3 draws, two at home and one away.
They suffered only 2 defeats, both away at Setubal and Maritimo.
They have the best attack of the first Portuguese league and managed to score 48 times.
Defense is 2 after that of Porto and have collected just 12 goals.
Chaves
Ranks 7th with 32 points after 22 stages covered.
The bulk of the points came from 7 wins, most at home, meaning five of them.
The rest have acquired after 11 draws and they are the band with the most draws.
Surprisingly were only 4 defeats, three of them away.
The offensive did not impress, the 9th is the first Portuguese league and has 23 achievements.
Defense is but 4 and that because they have earned only 19 goals.
Latest results between Benfica and Chaves
Only 11 times longer gave chest and as expected Benfica advantage.
They have 10 wins and one Chaves and never ended in a draw.
The only game where guests have won this match was in 1997, at home, 3-1.
Prediction: over 2,5 goals
Odds: 2.20
