Maritimo vs Benfica
30 November 1900hrs
Football – Portugal – Primeira Liga
Pick Maritimo AH+1.75
Bookmaker Bet Victor
Odds: 1.70 odds taken 0719 GMT, Monday 30 November
Monday night also brings us action from the Portuguese top flight with the clash between Maritimo and Benfica as the betting tips continue at the Estádio dos Barreiros.
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Maritimo Preview – Can Maritimo hold their own?
Maritimo will head into this tough upcoming fixture against Benfica having lost three out of their last four matches overall in the Primeira Liga which has left Monday night’s hosts sitting third from bottom in the division and just out of the relegation zone thanks to a slightly better goal difference.
Recent defeats to Portimonense 2-1, Moreirense 2-1 and Famalicao 2-1 have done the damage and although they picked up a point in a 0-0 draw at home with Nacional, this has far outweighed the losses.
The thing in Maritimo’s favour though is the fact that Benfica have an upcoming fixture in the Europa League on Thursday night and one that they need to win order to qualify for the next phase, together with Maritimo avoiding defeat by 2 goals or more in their last 17 matches at their Estádio dos Barreiros, which included a 2-0 win against Benfica.
Benfica Preview – Can Benfica improve?
4th placed Benfica still have a possible top two finish in their sights as they’re still just three points adrift of 2nd placed Sporting Braga heading into this Monday night clash against Maritimo, but the visitors have managed to pick up just one win out of their last five matches overall.
That win came in the shape of a 1-0 win away from home at Paredes in the Portuguese cup but defeats against Boavista and Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga along with 2-2 and 3-3 draws with Scottish Premiership side, Rangers, in the Europa League has meant that they still require a win in Thursday’s clash with Lech Poznan to book a place in the knockout rounds.
In addition, Benfica have won by a 2-goal margin or greater in just three of their last 11 away matches in the Portuguese top flight which will encourage Maritimo in this fixture.
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Maritimo vs Benfica
Key Facts – Maritimo vs Benfica Tip
- Maritimo have avoided defeat by 2 goals or more in their last 17 matches at home
- Benfica have won by a 2-goal + margin in just 3 of their last 11 away matches
- Maritimo recorded a 2-0 home win over Benfica in last meeting at home
With Benfica’s involvement in the Europa League, Maritimo have a chance to hold their own here.
The best betting odds for Maritimo vs Benfica
Maritimo to win: 9.50 at Bet Victor
Draw: 5.00 at Bet Victor
Benfica to win: 1.30 at Bet Victor