In one of the biggest games of the 26th round of Liga NOS, the Benfica team travels to the Municipal Stadium of Portimão, in the Algarve, where they will face Portimonense, next Wednesday, in the late afternoon. The group led by coach Paulo Sérgio reaches this stage in the 17th position of the classification, the first one below the water line, with 19 points, provisionally three from Paços de Ferreira. Last Wednesday, Portimonense received and beat Gil Vicente (1-0), in the first game after the resumption of the Portuguese championship. It was the first triumph of the Algarve since November 30 of last year. On the other side, there will be a Benfica that cannot get out of the crisis of results that has been installed since before the League stoppage. Bruno Lage’s team failed to take advantage of the defeat of FC Porto and added just one point in the reception to Tondela (0-0), where he again revealed difficulties in playing good football.
In the last 5 home matches at Portimonense, the Algarve team has won 1, 3 draws and 1 loss.
In the last 6 matches of Liga NOS, Benfica has a record of 1 victory, 3 draws and 2 losses.
Last season, Benfica lost 2-0 against the visit to Portimonense, in a game that resulted in the dismissal of coach Rui Vitória.
The last few days have been difficult for Benfica players, who are under enormous pressure, after failing to regain the isolated leadership of the standings, on the return of the League. Facing a Portimonense who should act within the limits of commitment and competitive attitude, as he already did with Gil Vicente, the “eagles” should not have an easy game again, especially because, in exhibition terms, Benfica cannot overcome if no opponent, clearly, there are long matches.
Betting Tips: Portimonense: Asian handicap (+1.5)
Odds: 1.75
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