Benfica vs Vizela
2nd September 1900hrs
Football – Portugal – Primeira Liga
Pick Home Win -2
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 13/10 odds taken 1705 GMT, Thursday 1 September
Primeira Liga leaders Benfica welcome Vizela to the Estadio da Luz for a league match this Friday night. The home side have made a red-hot start to their 2022-23 season, winning eight league and cup matches on the spin. They should secure another three points on home soil in this one. Read on for the best betting odds and predictions.
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Benfica Preview – Schmidt’s men to keep up 100% record?
Benfica were miles behind Porto in the title race last term. The Dragons were beaten just once and racked up an incredible 91 points. Sporting Lisbon took second with 85 points, while Benfica had to settle for third, taking 74 points from 34 games.
The Eagles will be looking to be far more competitive at the top end of the Primeira Liga table this season, and they have made a strong start under Roger Schmidt. The Reds have taken 12 points from a possible 12 and are sitting pretty at the summit.
Including UEFA Champions League qualifiers, Benfica have won eight in a row at the start of this season. They are the heavy favourites to make it nine on the spin this Friday, with the bookies offering just 2/11 (William Hill) for a home win.
Vizela Preview – Can the away side cause a huge upset?
Vizela, who finished 14th last term, have had a mixed bag of results at the start of this season. The club from the Braga District of Portugal have won one, lost one and drawn two of their opening four Primeira Liga matches.
Alvaro Pacheco’s side kicked off the season with an excellent 1-0 victory at Rio Ave, with Nuno Moreira netting the only goal of the game. However, they have gone on to take just two points from the next nine on offer. After a 1-0 home reverse to the champions, Vizela have drawn with Chaves and Gil Vicente.
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Getting anything from this one will be a tall order for Vizela. They head to Lisbon as the big 14/1 underdogs.
Benfica vs Vizela Betting Advice
In the 2021-22 season, Benfica picked up four points from the two league meetings. They won 1-0 on the road but were held to a 1-1 draw on their own patch. The Eagles also beat Vizela in a cup game back in November 2019.
Key Facts – Benfica vs Vizela Betting Tip
- Benfica have won eight league and cup matches in a row at the start of this season
- The Eagles picked up four points from the two meetings last term
- Vizela are winless in three (one defeats, two draws)
Benfica are in stunning form going into this one, and Schmidt’s side should secure another comfortable win. You can get 13/10 with bet365 for the hosts to win -2.
Former West Ham United man Joao Mario has scored three in his last two games. Mario is available at 7/1 to net anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Benfica vs Vizela
Benfica to win: 2/11 at Bet365
Draw: 11/2 at Bet365
Vizela to win: 14/1 at Bet365
