Benfica vs Estoril betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Liga Portugal match on December 23rd, 2024

Benfica and Estoril will be playing against each other on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at 18:45h (UTC), in a Liga Portugal football game in Portugal, check the Benfica vs Estoril betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Benfica vs Estoril will occur

The game takes place in the well-known Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica stadium, in the city of Lisbon, with a capacity for 64642 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

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Introduction to the Benfica vs Estoril betting tip 2024/2025

The Liga Portugal has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.87 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.52 goals per match played.

Benfica last match

In the last match played, Benfica met Nacional, in a match valid for the Liga Portugal. The match ended in a win by 0-2. The coach B. Nascimento's on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

The team's favoritism prior to the match was confirmed thanks to the positive result, a victory that had odds of 1.25.

Despite the victory, the team did not have a great performance in general. One of the few athletes who achieved some prominence in the match was Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who appeared well in the most decisive moments of the game and was a crucial player in the victory of Benfica.

Estoril last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga Portugal, Estoril, who used a 3-4-2-1 formation, faced the Casa Pia team with a final score of 0-2.

A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.70.

Benfica vs Estoril h2h

Estoril occupied 16th place when they went against Benfica, who was in 2nd place, in their last match at Liga Portugal. Estoril first went in with a 3-4-3 formation, which was engaged by Benfica with a 4-2-3-1 deployment.

It was on 10-03-2024 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 3-1 win for Benfica, was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Liga Portugal.

The Benfica team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Estoril team, which won only 1 game.

Benfica

Liga Portugal leaderboard now

The Benfica team with 35 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 11 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

In the 15th round, the team holds an advantage of 1 point over the Porto team, which is in position 3 just below, and with 1 point less than that of the Sporting CP team that occupies the 1st place.

Benfica analysis

At the end of round 14 Benfica has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 34 goals to its credit against 8 conceded.

Benfica has been in impressive form lately, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, and drawing 1. They have been showing great resilience and determination, and it seems that they are on track to achieve their goals this season.

The Benfica team, knowing that teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents, usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 60.14%.

While having won 4 games playing away from home, this team knows how to take advantage of their home court with 7 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws.

In comparison to Estoril 1124 attacks and 12 goals, Benfica has had 1661 attacks and 34 goals.

Best goalscorer from Benfica

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Ángel Di María. He has scored 6 times in the current season and has helped Benfica come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Estoril

Liga Portugal leaderboard now

Estoril arrives in this game with 14 points, and in 12th place in the Liga Portugal, having won 3 games in total and lost 6 times, making a total of 5 draws.

Estoril analysis

The goal difference is on the negative side for Estoril, which after 14 rounds has conceded 21 but has only scored 12.

Recent performances have highlighted that Estoril is having trouble generating goals, with a low number of goals for and a high number of failed to score matches. This suggests that the team is struggling to create quality chances and convert them into goals, indicating the need for improvement in their attacking play.

With an average of 0.86 goals per game, the team struggles on the offensive end, and considering that it will also be playing away from home, the odds are all against it.

Best goalscorer from Estoril

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Alejandro Marqués. The Attacker has scored 5 times in the current season and has helped Estoril come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

For punters some entries may be interesting for this match, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Benfica is Ángel Di María, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Estoril is Alejandro Marqués, he has scored in 5 opportunities.

Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.

Handicap Betting Tip

With all the favoritism on their side, Benfica comes into this confrontation with great chances to get a comfortable victory. The home advantage, for example, is an indication of that. Therefore, an interesting bet is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 for the visited team.

Corners Top Betting Tips

Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.86 corners per game.

Benfica is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 7.43 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Benfica in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

These teams together have a combined average of 5.29 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

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