Benfica vs Tondela Prediction
🔊 In the Primeira Liga clash, Benfica host Tondela at the Estádio da Luz. The title contenders face off against the newly promoted side, who triumphed in the Segunda Liga. On one hand, the balance of power seems clear, as suggested by the bookmakers' odds. However, on the other hand, the Eagles have a crucial second leg against Fenerbahçe in the final stage of the Champions League qualifiers this week. This factor gives the underdogs hope to snatch some points.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 February 2022 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Tondela):
- ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 9;
- fouls: 15 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Benfica Lisbon and Tondela:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 35 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.43, in the 2nd half - 1.64;
- average total goals in the match - 3.07.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Champions League tournament (home team - Fenerbahce Istanbul, away team - Benfica Lisbon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Benfica Lisbon vs Fenerbahce Istanbul):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 18 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Benfica sit sixth in the league, having played just one match. The "Eagles" secured a modest victory over Estrela, courtesy of a penalty goal from Vangelis Pavlidis. However, the key takeaway is that they claimed all three points, and Bruno Lage's squad followed up with a positive result in Istanbul. A draw is indeed a commendable outcome, especially since the "Red and Whites" finished the match with ten men after Florentino Luis was sent off.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Tondela Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Tondela, away - Famalicao). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Tondela vs Famalicao):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 17 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 5.
Tondela are going through a tough period, sitting at the bottom of the league table. Having just been promoted, it was perhaps naive to expect them to continue the successful pre-season run. Especially considering that Ivo Vieira's side faced opponents like Braga and Famalicão, who finished in the top seven of last season's Primeira Liga. It's worth noting that the "golden-greens" showed a commendable performance, so it's too early to write them off.
Match Results: Tondela
Latest news
Benfica Lisbon
🎙 Bruno Lage after the goalless draw with Fenerbahce: "If Fenerbahce are alive, then Benfica are more than alive. On Thursday, we'll be training here in Turkey to prepare for the match against Tondela, and we need to set a goal of winning our next two matches. In the short term, we aim to defeat Tondela and Fenerbahce at home, and I am already urging our fans to create a true Champions League atmosphere, just like tonight."
❌ Benfica's injury list remains unchanged from the previous round. Tomás Araújo is still not fully fit after his injury, while Alexander Bah and Manu are out with cruciate ligament tears, and Bruma is sidelined with an Achilles injury.
Tondela
📝 On August 19, Tondela unveiled their tenth signing of the current offseason. Ivan Cavaleiro, who previously played for Polish side Stal Mielec, joins the team. You might also recognize him from his stints with Wolverhampton, Fulham, and Monaco.
❌ Sfefelo Sithole hasn't featured since September last year due to a tibia fracture. Additionally, Cicero left the field with an injury in the last match, making his participation in the upcoming game doubtful.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Tondela
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Tondela won with a +2.5 handicap in last 5 away games against Benfica Lisbon (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2.5, the guests - 0.57;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.07;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 3.
- Benfica Lisbon have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 home games against Tondela (Primeira Liga).
- Benfica Lisbon have scored under 2.5 goals in 12 of last 13 games.
Prediction on corners
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.
Tondela: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.5, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 4.
- Tondela have taken over 2.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.42 (1.71 for home team and 1.71 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.14 (1.43 for home team and 1.71 for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home - 3.6.
Tondela: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 6 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Tondela
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Tondela away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Tondela away - 2 (40%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Tondela face a tough start to the season with their fixture list. Three matches, two of which are against giants. We believe the newcomers have little chance here, but we don't expect a rout either, as Benfica will likely have their minds on the return leg against Fenerbahçe. Advancing to the main stage of the Champions League is a top priority for the Eagles. Bruno Lage is expected to rotate his squad, so we suggest betting on Benfica scoring under 2.5 goals. Our predicted scoreline is 2-0.
Betting Tips: Benfica Lisbon - Tondela
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