Maritimo vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
It is on Saturday afternoon that Marítimo and Benfica will play in Funchal the three points referring to the 13th day of Liga NOS. The match starts scheduled for 17:30 in Barreiros, in Funchal. The Madeira players have not won for eight consecutive days and neither the change of coach two days ago has allowed the team to achieve the three goals so high. In the last two rounds, already under Petit’s command, the islanders lost in their stronghold with Vitoria de Setúbal by 0-1 and drew in the stronghold of Feirense to a goal, having reached the tie in the last bid of the encounter, through a great kick from Ricardo Valente. At the moment, Madeira are in a modest 13th place, with 11 points, far from Benfica, who are fourth, with 26, to four of the leader, FC Porto. The incarnations won their last three games for the championship, having in the last round beat Setúbal in Bonfim by a ball to zero. This Wednesday, the Eagles beat the AEK of Athens 1-0, saying goodbye in this way of the Champions League, going now to the Europa League. In the last five visits to Funchal, Benfica have scored three points three times. And this Saturday how will it be?
Maritimo have lost four of their last five games.
Benfica have won four of their last five games.
Benfica can not lose more points if they want to stay in the title fight.
Benfica have won three of their last five clashes at Barreiros Stadium.
Madeira are going through the worst phase of the season and probably in recent years. In the last ten games they lost eight, showing lack of confidence and some defensive fragility. And they face a Benfica that seems to have removed the crisis climate installed between late October and early November, and is now in a good phase, with forward Jonas in evidence. We believe in a Benfica triumph.
Maritimo – Benfica FREE TIPS
Benfica – Win @ 1.35
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
