Benfica vs Casa Pia Prediction: The Eagles Looking To Make Amends

Benfica will welcome Casa Pia to the Estádio do Sport Lis♉boa e Benfica in the second round of the Primeira Liga 

Let's have a look at the latest Portuꦦguese Primeira Liga predictions between Benfica vs. Casa Pia, probable lineups, mat♌ch facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Benfica

It's true when they say old ghosts never stay buried; Benfica got to witness that firsthand as they commenced the current season with a shock 2-0 defeat away to Famalicao. This was a haunting reminder of their 3-2 away defeat to Boavista in the 2023–24 curtain-raiser.

Without any points on the board due to their early struggles, Benfica no𝔍w find themselves in 16th place within the relegation playoffs and, thanks to a slight edge in goal difference, have managed to avoid the relegation zone. They are three points behind leaders Santa Clara and will need to put their shoulders to the wheel if they are to catch up.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Trubin; Bah, Araujo, Morato, Carreras; Luis, Barreiro; Mario, Kokcu, Di M🔴aria; Pavlidis

Casa Pia

Lurking in the corner is a Casa Pia side that will be aiming to build on Benfica's misfortunes and turn the screw tighter. Pia had maintained a two-match unbeaten streak in their season (W1, D1). However, that record went down in flames as Miguel Reisinho's late penalty goal condemned them to a 1-0 home defeat against Boavista to start the current season on a disappointing note.

Without any points on the board, Casa Pia now🉐 find themselves in 14th place, hovering two spots above the relegation play-offs, and are also three points behind league leaders Santa Clara.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Batista; Goulart, Fonte, Zolotic; Geraldes, Segovia, Mukendi, Lel💯o; Fonzalez, Pablo, Moreira

Match Facts

• Benfica are winless in their last two matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Casa Pia have lost just two of their last six away matches in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica averages 2.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Casa Pia averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

 In 🃏the last 5 meetings, Benfica have won 4 times, Casa Pia have won 0 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 8-2 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

 Ben꧃fica stumbled out of the gate in their latest match against Famalicao a💞nd are eager to bounce back. In the previous season, the Eagles were unassailable at home, going 18 matches without defeat. It's also worth mentioning that they are currently on an 11-match winning streak and could turn out to be a tough opponent to overcome.

Therefore, support the home side to score an indiv✃idual total of 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in nine of their last eleven home matches.

• Total 1 - Over 2.5 for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.75
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.96