This Monday, Benfica moves to the Maritimo for the 29th day of the Portuguese championship. The Maritimo struggles not to descend. Benfica battles for the title.
In danger this season, the Maritimo is ranked 16th in Liga NOS with 4 units ahead of the relegation zone. Defeat in its last 3 games played before the interruption of the championship, the Funchal-based team has won 1 time since the restart, for 2 losses and 1 draw. After taking over at home on Gil Vicente (2-1), the Maritimo fell in relegation Portimonense last Monday (3-2).
Benfica is currently 2nd in the championship and concedes 3 disbursement units on the top of the classification occupied by Porto. Not imperial since the resumption of the season, the Lisbon first conceded 2 draws against Tondela (0-0) and on the lawns of Portimonense (2-2) before winning in the lair of Rio Ave (1-2). Last Tuesday, they carried out a very bad operation in the title race by being surprised, at home, by Santa Clara (3-4).
For the Maritimo, we can mention the defections of the defender manager Ruben Ferreira (injured) and the middle holder Bambock (suspended). Brazilian striker Pinho is the club’s top scorer in the league with 8 goals.
On the Benfica side, the unavoidable Spanish left side Grimaldo, and the middle middle Taarabt fill the ranks of the infirmary. If veteran Jardel and replacement Tavares are now available, executives Ruben Dias and Gabriel are suspended for this match The team has the best attack in Liga Nos. Author of a double on the last day, Vinicius (ex Monaco) is now at the top of the ranking of scorers with 17 achievements. He is ahead of his teammate Pizzi (15 goals and 11 assists).
During the first leg, the Maritimo was heavily beaten on the lawn of Benfica (4-0).
Coaches can make 5 replacements during the game.
This meeting will take place behind closed doors.
Revenge after his setback on the last day, Benfica should revive this Monday in the lair of the Maritimo. Benfica victory!
Betting Tips: Benfica
Odds: 1.46
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