Famalicão vs Benfica Match Prediction

TABLE WITH ODDS OF POPULAR BOOKMAKERS

Bookmakers	1	X	2	Under 2.5	Over 2.5
	6.66	4.7	1.45	2.27	1.64	Bonus	400$
	6.65	4.7	1.45	2.264	1.635	Bonus	90€
	6.4	4.2	1.4	2.2	1.62	Bonus	100%
	6.65	4.7	1.45	2.264	1.635	Bonus	300€
	6.4	4.65	1.47	2.33	1.61	Bonus	+100%

In the first round of the new season of the Portuguese Primera, Famalicão will take on the formidable Benfica. This match promises to be a fascinating confrontation between two teams with completely different objectives and ambitions. If the hosts will try to simply consolidate in the middle of the table, the guests will be aimed solely at the championship.

Odds on the match Famalicão – Benfica

The visitors are considered the unqualified favourites for this clash, judging by the bookmakers’ odds. The victory of the Eagles is low odds in the range of 1.4-1.47, while the success of Famalicão is estimated by impressive quotes from 5.5 to 6.66. The probability of a draw is low – you can bet on it for 4.2-4.7.

Prediction for the match Famalicão – Benfica

Last season, Famalicão performed extremely unstable, alternating successful matches with failed ones. Benfica had a contradictory end to the championship. On the one hand, the Eagles won five brilliant victories, but on the other hand, they suffered two painful defeats that eventually cost them the championship. A serious blow for the Lisbon side was also the departure from the Europa League after the encounter with Marseille (2:1, 1:0, 2:0 on penalties).

The history of head-to-head meetings shows the overwhelming superiority of Benfica. In 25 matches, the Eagles have 19 wins against 2 for Famalicão, scoring 64 goals and conceding only 17. The Lisbon side beat their opponents twice last season (3-0 and 2-0), but unexpectedly lost 0-2 in May 2024.

Bookmakers are certain of Benfica’s victory, offering odds in the range of 1.4-1.47. The chances of “Famalicão” are estimated with quotes from 5.5 to 6.66.

Considering Benfica’s class, its attacking potential and desire to rehabilitate for past failures, the most likely outcome is a confident away win with a 2-3 goal difference. “Eagles” will try to join the championship race from the first rounds and demonstrate that the defeat to “Famalicão” last season was an unfortunate accident.

Recent official meetings

Famalicão

“Famalicão performed unstable in the last season of the Primera Division. The team from the city of the same name alternated successful matches with failures, which resulted in an eighth-place finish in the middle of the standings.

On the one hand, “Famalicão” won several bright victories over serious opponents. The team defeated Benfica 2-0 at home and defeated Gil Vicente (1:2) and Vizela (3:2) away.

On the other hand, Famalicão has made several unnecessary misfires. Defeats to Casa Pia (1-2), Estoril (1-0) and Sporting (0-1) are disappointing, given that two of the three matches were played on home soil.

Famalicão’s most colourful match at the end of the season was a 2–2 home draw with Porto.

Benfica

“Benfica Lisbon finished last year’s Portuguese championship in second place, missing out on perennial rivals Sporting. The end of the season turned out to be controversial for the Eagles.

Roger Schmidt’s side have won five games in the last rounds of the Primera Division. “Benfica” away defeated “Aroca” (5:0) and “Farense” (1-3), as well as left no stone unturned from the defence of “Moreirense” (3:0). These results once again confirmed the Lisbon club’s attacking potential.

At the same time, the Eagles suffered two painful defeats. First, Benfica lost to Sporting (2:1), and then sensationally lost to Famalicão (2:0). These failures eventually cost Roger Schmidt’s team the championship.

The main disappointment of the season for Benfica was their elimination from the Europa League. In the quarter-finals, the Eagles lost to Marseille (2-1, 1-0). And in a penalty shootout the Provençals were stronger – 2:0. The missed opportunity to win the European trophy must have greatly upset the Lisbon club’s fans.

History of head-to-head confrontations

“Benfica vs Famalicão is a clash between a grander club and a team that has only recently established itself in the elite of Portuguese football. The history of their meetings totals 25 matches, and the statistics show the overwhelming superiority of the Eagles: 19 wins against only 2 for Famalicão. At the same time, Benfica have scored a total of 64 goals (2.56 per game on average), while their opponents have scored only 17 times (0.68 per match).

In recent times, the Lisbon club has continued to dominate in head-to-head encounters. In the 2023/2024 season, Benfica beat Famalicão twice, 3-0 in the league and 2-0 in the Portuguese Cup. However, in May 2024, Famalicão managed to break their losing streak against Benfica with a 2-0 victory.

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