Benfica – Vitoria Guimaraes PREDICTION & TIPS
Reigning champion, Benfica faces the Vitoria Guimaraes, finalist of the cup. A trophy also won by Eagles a little too strong for the competition, which rely on world-class players (Salvio, Augusto, Pizzi, Jonas …). Not really convincing in their last five preparation games (4 defeats for 1 victory, 14 goals conceded), the Lisboans know that they will have to raise their level a notch to launch their season with a trophy. They were able last year against SC Braga (3-0), to add a sixth Super Cup of Portugal to their senseless palmares. Dominating on the national stage, will the Eagles once again stand at Aveiro?
The Lisbon side have conceded 14 goals in their last five friendly matches (4d-1v). The defense is clearly not yet in place.
Benfica won 2-1 against Guimaraes in the Portuguese Cup final.
The Lisbon players had clearly raised their level of play to win the Super Cup 2016, against Braga (3-0). The attack of the Eagles will be at the rendezvous.
The four friendly matches played by Vitoria Guimaraes have generated no fewer than 16 goals.
Benfica Vitoria Guimaraes – Our forecast
Not yet fully up defensively, Benfica is counting on his fire attack to bend the Vitoria Guimaraes. In a match that should see both teams score at least once, we can imagine at least three goals.
Benfica – Vitoria Guimaraes FREE TIPS
1/1 HT/FT @ 1.95
Over 2,5 goals @ 1.80
