Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions and free betting tips

Today as part of the first semi-final match of the Portuguese Cup, Sporting will host Benfica on their home turf. Both clubs approach the Lisbon derby with extensive unbeaten streaks, so fans can expect a real clash! Predicted lineups Sporting: Israel; Diomande, Coates, Incio; Katamo, Hjulmand, Morita, Santos; Edwards, Gykeres, Gonalves. Benfica: Trubin; Ba, A. Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes; Kechku, Neves; Di Maria, Mario, Neres; R. Silva. Sporting Sporting approach the cup derby in fine form; the hosts shared points with Rio Ave (3:3) in the last round of the championship just a few days after a draw with Young Boys (1:1) in the second leg of the Europa League 1/16 finals. Fortunately for Sporting, they had solved the task of advancing seven days earlier in Switzerland (win 1:3). It should be noted that the green-and-white have been undefeated in all competitions since their fiasco in the national championship against Braga on 23rd January and there have been 16 matches in which Ruben Amorim's charges claimed 13 victories. Despite Sporting's historical superiority and other representatives of the "big three" of Portuguese football, the lions have not won the country's main domestic cup tournament since 2019, and they hope to end this mini-drought this season. Paulinho has distinguished himself three times in the current cup draw, but an Achilles' injury, which will keep him out until April, will prevent him from participating in the upcoming derby. Having left the field with an injury in the 40th minute of the last round's match, former Bara midfielder Trinco (6 goals, 3 assists) is also unlikely to make the green-and-whites' roster. However, Lisbon's personnel losses end there, as even Jeremiah Saint-Juste recently returned to the fold. We can expect to see Victor Gykeres (17 goals, 8 assists, best championship scorer), Pedro Gonalves (8 goals, 9 assists), Edwards, and Morita in action. Benfica The current leader of the Portuguese league, Benfica the reigning champions of the country, and the eagles hope that they will be able to repeat this success in the current campaign and win the National Cup for the 27th time. Like their upcoming rivals, the red-whites advanced to the Europa League's 1/8 finals, defeating Toulouse, despite a weak performance in the second leg in France (2:1 in the home clash). Last weekend, the visitors clinched their second successive championship victory, thrashing Portimonense 4:0. Roger Schmidt's charges overcame Luzitania, Famalico, Braga and Vizela in previous tournament rounds. It's important to note that Benfica has lost only one of their last 22 matches in all competitions a penalty shoot-out defeat against Estoril in the League Cup. With the upcoming 3rd March visit to Porto in mind, the German specialist is demanding maximum application from his players in the next few days to keep the chance of a two-pronged triumph alive. Benfica's line-up will be without Spanish left-back Bernat (on loan from PSG for this season), who is recovering in the hospital. As for the others, we'll definitely see Rafa Silva, who is enjoying a productive campaign (12 goals, 11 assists just in the championship), and Di Maria (8 goals, 6 assists) start. Arthur Cabral and Joo Mrio are key performers in the Eagles' attack line, both will also appear on the field from the start. Head-to-head In the first round of the current championship, Benfica won the derby with a 2:1 margin. Match prediction for the match Sporting Benfica The face-off between two leaders of the Portuguese championship promises to be riveting, and at home, the lions simply must seize victory if they want to keep their hope of reaching the finals alive. Sporting have maintained phenomenal form over the winter, and the two recent draws will merely infuriate the Lisbon giants' players. As for Benfica, they've only amassed five wins out of their last nine away games, prompting us to bank on a victory for the green-whites on Thursday evening.

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Portugal - Cup

Odds: 2.01Stake: 5/10

win

+5.1

29.02.2024

428

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Portugal - Primeira Liga

Odds: 2.09Stake: 5/10

Get ready for an enthralling match between Gil Vicente and Vizela on 13th February! This meeting in the context of Portugal's Primeira Liga promises to be a true test of strength for both teams. Current form of Gil Vicente Currently, Gil Vicente holds the 11th position in the league table after 20 matches played. The team has achieved 6 victories, suffered 10 defeats, and drawn 4 times. The total number of goals stands at 30:34, and the team has earned 22 points. In their last match, Gil Vicente clashed with Benfica and suffered a 0:3 defeat. Benfica tops the chart after 21 matches, securing 16 victories, enduring just 1 loss, and accumulating an impressive 52 points. Current form of Vizela On 4th February, Vizela played against Vitria Guimares and lost the game 0:1. In the ongoing 2023/2024 season, Vizela occupies the 18th position in the Primeira Liga table. They've appeared in 20 matches, winning just 2, losing 11, and drawing 7 times. Vizela has scored 18 goals, conceded 38, and has managed to secure only 13 points. Their current form from the last 5 matches includes 1 draw and 4 losses. Vitria Guimares is holding the 5th position in the league, having won 12 out of 21 matches and lost 5, accumulating 40 points. Match forecast for Gil Vicente - Vizela In analysing the teams' previous encounter history: out of 15 matches, Gil Vicente emerged victorious 5 times, Vizela - 2 times, and 8 games resulted in a draw. Given Vizela's dismal performance this season, I'm backing Gil Vicente to triumph.

13.02.2024

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On Thursday the 8th of February, within the quarterfinals of the Portugal Cup, Vizela takes on Benfica on their home ground. The home team is situated at the very bottom of the national league table, having suffered 4 consecutive losses, while the "Eagles" are at the very top and are in great form. Vizela To say that Vizela is conducting a commendable campaign in the Portugal Cup is completely deserved considering the hosts' parallel performance in the championship. Stayed at the bottom of the League table and not knowing victory for 10 rounds in a row, they will host the strongest team in the country. Ruben de la Barrera was appointed head coach in December after the sacking of Pablo Villar, but the Spaniard has failed to breathe new life into his charges. Last weekend, "Vizela" suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, losing at home to "Vitoria Guimaraes" (0:1). Suffice it to say that the blue and whites are the absolute worst team in the Primeira Liga this season in terms of home performance: only 6 points collected in 11 meetings, having scored just 10 goals and conceded 22.In the previous cup round, the hosts eliminated Aroca in the 1/8 finals (1:0), before defeating Estrela (2:1) and Atletico (0:1). Benfica The reigning Portuguese champion and leader of the current national championship intends to compete for the title of Portugal Cup holder. Last weekend, the Eagles claimed their 7th victory in a row, not conceding even a single goal in a match against Gil Vicente (3:0) thanks to goals from Artur Cabral, Joao Neves and Rafa Silva. The Lisbon squad had no problem beating Estrela the game before (1:4). Roger Schmidt's side had an astonishing 26 times national cup victory in its 86-year run but last celebrated success in 2017 and didn't make the final since 2021 when they lost to Braga. Incidentally, in the previous rounds of the current tournament, the capital club had prevailed over Luzitania (4:1), Famalicao (2:0), and just Braga (3:2). Benfica has won all of their last 11 matches in all competitions, except for one: after a 1:1 draw in regular time, Estoril was victorious in penalties in the League Cup. Head-to-Head Meetings Vizela has never defeated Benfica in all competitions, having lost six times in the last seven encounters. The first-leg match of the current championship ended with the Eagles' victory with a score of 1:2. Match Forecast for Vizela Vs. Benfica The teams are diametrically opposite in the League standings, so it is not surprising that bookmakers give a clear preference to Benfica. The Eagles have the capability to compete for a victory in both national tournaments and have the strongest line-up in Portugal. I don't think the modest Vizela, which has suffered four consecutive losses, can defeat their country's grand team for the first time in their history. My prediction is a victory for the favourites with the Asian handicap -1.5. Over/Under Prediction Benfica is scoring 2 goals per game in the current campaign and is meeting a rival that is in deep crisis. I'm betting on the Eagle's individual total goals over 2. Corner Kick Prediction Benfica will have the initiative throughout the 90 minutes of the game and will win the corner kicks with the Asian handicap -2.5. Yellow Card Prediction Vizela will have to commit numerous fouls to keep up with the technical and lightning-fast attack of the opponent. I'm betting on Vizela winning the yellow cards. Correct Score Prediction I'm betting on a precise score of 1:3 in favour of Benfica.

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Portugal - Cup

Handicap2 (-1.5)

Odds: 1.97Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

07.02.2024

558

On Thursday, 8 February, as part of the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals, Vitoria Guimaraes will host Gil Vicente. The winner of this match will meet the strongest in the pair Santa Clara - Porto in the next round. Stadium The match will take place in Guimaraes at the Alfonso Henriques Stadium. Vitoria Vitoria has won the Portuguese Cup only once in its history (in 2013), and given the latest results of the black-and-whites, it is likely that they will try to raise this trophy again in the current campaign. Indeed, in their last 11 matches in all competitions, the hosts have only lost once, winning eight times and drawing twice. Incidentally, the defeat happened from... Gil Vicente a few days ago (1:0). Last weekend, after defeating Vizela (0:1) in the championship, the "conquerors" approached one point to Braga (4th place) and still hope to get into the European Cups. In previous rounds of the Cup, Vitoria beat Moncarapachense 3:1, then defeated Vilaverdense 4:1 and last month dealt with a 1:0 win over Penafiel.It is important to note that the black-and-whites can boast a great home reputation, having won six consecutive matches in all competitions on their field, and in the previous ten championship matches at home, they have only failed twice. Gil Vicente Gil Vicente struggled at the start of their domestic campaign, but is regaining former conditions week by week, although still not up to the level of their upcoming opponent. After a 3:0 loss to Benfica last weekend, the visitors occupy only 10th place in the Portuguese championship, 17 points behind Vitoria. The setback happened after three matches without defeat in the national championship, including two wins - over Portimonense (0:2) and Guimaraes (1:0). The best result for the red-and-blues was to reach the semi-finals of the country's cup in 2016, and in previous rounds of the current tournament, the visitors passed Belenenses with a score of 2:1, triumphed over Serpa (1:0) and Amarante (3:1) last month. However, Gil Vicente's away results this campaign are very poor: the team has only won one of their last 10 matches away from home. Head-to-head meetings The teams have already met twice this season and have each secured a victory in the championship (Vitoria 2:1 and Gil Vicente 1:0 less than two weeks ago). Match prediction for "Vitoria" "Gil Vicente" Currently 5th in the championship and just one point away from the European Cup zone, Vitoria is eager to make amends to their fans for their recent defeat to Gil Vicente in late January. Moreover, the black-and-whites have been almost impeccable at home and have a winning streak of six games in a row here. The visitors are significantly inferior to the opponent in terms of squad selection and have had poor away games - I expect the favourite to win. Total prediction In 10 home matches in the championship, the hosts have scored 23 goals (only leading Benfica scored more). I bet on the individual total of the favourite over 1.5 goals. Corners prediction Vitoria surpasses the rival in class and will play at their home field. The black-and-whites will surpass the opponent on all key indicators, including corners (handicap -1.5). Yellow card prediction Neither side is known for their rough play this campaign (an average of only 2 yellow cards per game). I bet on the total of warnings under 4.5. Score prediction I bet on a precise score of 2:0 in favour of Vitoria

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Portugal - Cup

Odds: 1.72Stake: 5/10

win

+3.6

07.02.2024

459

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Portugal - Cup

Odds: 1.85Stake: 5/10

The Portuguese Second League's leader, football club "Santa Clara", will host "Porto", currently ranked third in the Primeira Liga and showing a risky play this season, in the national cup's quarterfinals. The match will unfold at the "San Miguel" stadium, located in Ponta Delgada, which will undoubtedly be packed to the rafters, as the local "Azorean" supporters have likely missed witnessing major confrontations in the Azores region. Santa Clara Under the leadership of Vasco Matos, the team is determined to return to the Primeira Liga, and the prospects for this are present. It's clear that the Second League suits "Santa Clara" just fine. In the long run, the club from Ponta Delgada might successfully retain their top spot in the league table and advance directly into Primeira. This season, "Santa Clara" had a rather disappointing start, losing to "Tondela" in the Portuguese league cup qualification, but thereafter, the team under Vasco Matos, who had joined last summer to attune the team's performance and secure a ticket into the Primeira, picked up the pace. Their three-defender tactics have been working effectively for the "Azoreans" under Matos, thanks to which "Santa Clara" has shown good form in the current Second League season and has been advancing in the national cup matches. Although the secondary tournament proved to be challenging since "Santa Clara" played all three rounds before the quarterfinals in the 120-minute format, and two of them ended up in a penalty shoot-out. Surely, Matos managed to utilise a one-and-a-half roster, with a limited number of reserves, yet I suspect they will bring their leading players on from the first minutes against "Porto". In terms of player selection, "Santa Clara" is facing no fundamental problems. They have the second goalkeeper, Marcos Dias, who defended impeccably in two penalty series in the Portuguese Cup. Nonetheless, Gabriel Batista, regarded as Matos' No.1 keeper, is expected to step in against "Porto". Regarding field players, there are questions about "Santa Clara's" attack, where players are being rotated frequently. For instance, Bruno Almeida leads the team's top scorer list, yet he does not always feature in the starting line-up. In his stead, Brazilian forward Alisson Safira, who was recently purchased from "Vitoria Guimaraes" for half a million euros, pops up. Let's see how Vinicius Lopez performs against "Porto", he definitely showed promising performance in the previous couple of games. Despite "Santa Clara" striving to play proactively in their championship, applying the 3-4-3 formation, it is not the most scoring team with a potent attack. If they manage to show competent defence against "Porto", they stand a chance of pushing the cup match into extra time again. From there on, they could attempt to overpower the outstanding opponent via a penalty shootout, especially given "Santa Clara" is no stranger to resorting to it. Porto Porto are participating in convenient competitions this season, as they strive to succeed in all tournaments. Sometimes, they display strengths, while at other moments, we witness the team's flaws under Sergio Conceicao. They were knocked out from the League Cup, losing the top spot in the group to "Estoril", however, they encountered no troubles in the Portuguese Cup. Porto is also a Champions League play-off participant, where "Arsenal" waits for them in the 1/8 final. Conceicao's players have been experiencing a highly nervous season in the national championship. Competitors seem to be preferable in the long-distance race for the top spot in the league table. Furthermore, Porto lost to both Lisbon teams in personal meetings and messed up in a few ordinary matches. Subsequently, this led the "blue and whites" to hold the third place, falling behind the leader by two-winning games. Porto has a roster of players who can contest for the Portuguese Cup trophy: however, following the draw with "Rio Ave" in the Primeira Liga, they need to tread carefully in the upcoming league matches to avoid similar declines. For the game against "Santa Clara", Sergio Conceicao will likely opt for minimal rotation. For instance, I expect to see the backup goalkeeper Claudio Ramos start the match, and Pepe might surely get a break. Despite everyone's confidence in his physical abilities, it is crucial to ensure his excellent form in the forthcoming championship matches and in 1/8 finals against "Arsenal". Conceicao's team, undoubtedly, will not aim to crush "Santa Clara" outright, yet they need a victory for a full-time outcome so that Porto's primary squad does not lose their edge before the upcoming games on the schedule. Match prediction: Santa Clara - Porto I will place my bet handicap 2 (-1,5). Santa Clara will certainly not try to play too boldly. On the contrary, the 3:4:3 formation may easily turn into 5:2:3 or even with a solitary striker up front. For Porto, the task is to achieve a victory in an economical mode and to prepare further for the Champions League.

07.02.2024

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In the district of Vila-Real, located in Northern Portugal, an interesting game involving the local "Chaves", which got stuck in the three outsiders of the Primeira Liga. Visiting them is "Farense", whose 8th place in the championship table is slightly surprising. "Chaves" "Chaves" play a peculiar style in the Primeira Liga this season. Despite not showing anything supernatural, they still attract considerable attention from Portuguese football experts. The constant tactical moves from the "flaviense" coach Moreno are rated by journalists, but for now, they don't bring the kind of results that could help getting out of the championship table's sludge."Chaves" often fall short in terms of class compared to their competitors, which is noticeable, even though it seems that Moreno's team is stylistically doing the right things. This year, the "flaviense" managed to get three draws and lost to "Sporting Lisbon" (0:3). Out of all the clashes last month, perhaps only against "Rio Ave" did "Chaves" have a chance to win, but the execution of scoring chances let them down.Defence is the main concern for "Chaves", but we've seen how Moreno's players can play on the opponent's half of the field, as in the case with "Rio Ave". Against "Farense", they must aim for the victory, and I think the key to proper play for the "flaviense" will be competent work from their defence. "Farense" A lot of praise has been directed at Jos Mota, who managed to raise the "Farense" club from the Second League to the Primeira Liga. Portuguese sports media do not make him a hero, nonetheless, he is deservedly called the team's architect. "Farense", naturally, often wins in the championship, making a special emphasis on those competitors who can be realistically defeated. At the beginning of this year, "Algarvio Lees" managed to beat "Gil Vicente" and "Casa Pia" and they could also not have conceded to "Portimonense" had it not been for a penalty in the middle of the second half. "Farense" is having a fairly strong season in the Primeira Liga, but the tightness in the table is such that a series of failures can easily lead to sliding down towards the relegation zone. Against "Chaves", they need to play carefully, not diverting too much in attack, because the opponent uses speed runs to their penalty area quite well and often through the flanks. I think "Farense" will aim not to impose initiative on "Chaves", but simply try to outplay the championship's outsider tactically. Head-to-head In the 1st round, "Chaves" played amicably away against "Farense" and lost 0:5, conceding most of the goals within a short period of time at the start of the first half. Match prediction: "Chaves" - "Farense" Chaves' players likely have worked on their errors after that thumping from "Algarvio Lees", so we won't see anything similar in the second round match. The teams will proceed road carefully, but effective defence is the most important aspect in such a match. I'm laying the under 2.5 total goals in this match. First Half Score Prediction: I'm going for a 0:0 at half-time. I don't believe the teams will amp up their offensive actions already in the first half of the match.

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Soccer

Portugal - Primeira Liga

Under (2.5)

Odds: 1.81Stake: 5/10

win

+4.1

04.02.2024

533

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Portugal - Primeira Liga

Odds: 2.08Stake: 5/10

The stadium "Vizela" sits at the centre of the Braga district, home to the club bearing the same name. In the 20th round of the Portuguese Championship, Ruben De La Barrera's team will face off with "Vitria Guimares". The 'conquerors' have an opportunity to swap places in the standings with "Braga", while "Vizela" sits in 18th position and is the main contender for relegation from the Primeira League this season. Vizela "Vizela" has faced defeat against several opponents, including "Shavisu". If we look at De La Barrera's side's last three games in the Primeira League, we'd be left wondering what's going on with the defence of the Spanish coach's players. I empathise, but even journalists can't get a straight answer from Barrera, especially given that "Vizela" has conceded as many as 14 goals while scoring only 3 in their last three games. For instance, despite an Xg indicator of 2.84 against "Boavista", Barrera's men only managed a lone goal, all the while conceding four.Despite the championship troubles, "Vizela" managed to reach the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, defeating "Arouca" thanks to an own goal. However, in the last round, the team from Aveiro took revenge on Barrera's charges for the cup defeat, winning a convincing 5:0 at home. Each match becomes a responsibility and there's no doubt that a couple of defeats in the Primeira League and an exit from the Portuguese Cup will result in Ruben De La Barrera's dismissal, who has been working with the league's bottom-dwellers for a mere month and a half. Vizela's squad is rather average, several Portuguese football enthusiasts note it's weaker than last year's, when the club from the Braga district finished 11th in the Primeira League, far from the relegation zone. These days, Samuel Essende, who transferred from "Cana", is praised for quickly becoming responsible for finishing chances in his new team. Anderson Jesus remains reliable in defence, but there are questions about other "Vizela" defence players; particularly the fullbacks who, due to their team's relentless attacks, don't always manage to get back in position timely. There are grievances against Ruben De La Barrera and he has to prove that "Vizela" can turn things around in the championship and show quality football in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals against "Benfica". If they fail against "Vitria Guimares" and the Lisbon club easily defeats "Vizela", then we can expect another managerial change in this team. Vitria Guimares The 'conquerors' season is proceeding as usual, with the aim of reaching the European cups. They also have reached the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, where they need to defeat "Gil Vicente". However, the secondary tournament is highly coveted by the stronger top-3 teams, so Alvaro Pacheki's players don't place winning the tournament as their primary goal, even though it would be great to claim such a trophy this season. "Vitria Guimares" kicked off the new calendar year strongly, and they didn't lose a single game in December 2023, even managing to beat Sporting Lisbon on their home turf. They lost 0:1 to "Gil Vicente" in the previous round, though I thought "Vitria Guimares" would have more successful match-days ahead. Alvaro Pacheki doesn't have a problem selecting players for the first team. Vitria Guimares has a consistent game structure and it nears no changes. Their attack is robust, and can pose challenges even to top-3 opponents. Andre Sins performs confidently, receiving assistance from Jota Silva and Joa Mendes, though the latter has not yet regained his optimal form after a minor injury sustained at the end of 2023. "Vitria Guimares" is a strong team for many bottom-dwellers, so "Vizela" will have quite the challenge accumulating points against them, even at home. Head-to-Head In the first round of this championship "Vitria Guimares" won 2:0 against "Vizela", where Andre Sins and Joa Mendes both contributed a goal apiece. Match prediction: Vizela - Vitria Guimares "Vizela" has two tough matches to look forward to in the coming days and a lot of expectations rest on the shoulders of Ruben De La Barrera, who could very well be sacked if his players fail to produce a decent performance at home. "Vitria Guimares" is well-prepared and has an easier adversary in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals, therefore I see no sense in overlooking a wager on their victory against "Vizela" in the championship match.

04.02.2024

559

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Portugal - Primeira Liga

Odds: 2.05Stake: 5/10

Sporting Lisbon is trying to maintain a leading position in Portugal's Primeira Liga, but as always, their main adversaries Benfica and Porto are lurking close behind, waiting for a slip-up from the "green-whites". In the 20th round of the championship, the club from the Portuguese capital will visit Famalicao, who surprisingly find themselves high up in the table, well within the thick of things. Famalicao "Famalicao" hasn't suffered many losses, as sometimes Joao Pedro Souza's players have managed to fight to a draw in difficult battles, and sometimes they had to finish off an opponent who looked inferior. Overall, with such results, the club from Braga district can easily settle in the table's midsection, which is exactly where they aspire to be. In the previous round, Famalicao lost away to "Moreirense", having a lacklustre performance in a game that nearly lacked significant events, but the hosts still found their goal. In the new year, Joao Pedro Souza's squad only has one victory, which was gained away at Casa Pia. Famalicao has a well-assembled team with a classic forward in Jonder Kadis, who has scored a third of his team's goals. Francisco Moura, who will miss the match with "Sporting" due to a yellow card suspension, will leave a big void in Famalicao's left flank. Joao Pedro Souza's team is very pragmatic, making it quite a formidable opponent for Lisbon's players. Sporting Lisbon Sporting has been almost perfect this season. It's clear the club is aiming for the championship, especially when their competitors keep stumbling along the way in the Primeira Liga. There was some disappointment in Ruben Amorim's players after they lost the semifinal of the Portuguese Cup to Braga, even though Sporting Lisbon seemed much better, but failed to execute, making the 1:0 defeat and "green-whites'" rival's eventual victory over Estoril in the final. Following that, they scored an emphatic 8:0 victory over Casa Pia, where even the central defender Sebastian Coates notched a brace. Since the start of the new year, Sporting has won all their Primeira Liga matches. It's no surprise, therefore, to see the capital team in first place in the table; it's only logical. Ruben Amorim has a well-seasoned and fairly strong squad by Portuguese league standards. All leaders are fit, except for Usman Diomande who is playing for the Ivory Coast national team in the home African Cup of Nations. Swedish forward Victor Djokeresh is having a great season with his market value reaching nearly 50 million euros, which justified his purchase from English side Coventry City. Sporting are the favourites in the away match against "Famalicao", but I would surmise that the host's tenacity would prove difficult for the speedy Portuguese capital team. Head-to-Head In the first round, Sporting Lisbon won 1:0 against Famalicao at home, with the single goal coming from Paulinho. Match prediction: Famalicao - Sporting I'll be placing my bet on the total under 2.5 goals in this match. If "Famalicao" manage to keep the score goalless until the break, they could very likely hope for at least a draw - a wager that carries quite a neat odds with the bookmakers.

03.02.2024

510

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Soccer

Portugal - Primeira Liga

Odds: 2.27Stake: 5/10

The 20th round of the Portuguese Primeira Liga is kicking off. Lets start predicting with a match between two mid-table teams. Portimonense will take on Arouca at their municipal stadium "Portimo". Portimonense The teams are close to each other in the league, where one or two slip-ups can easily lead you from midway to the outsiders. Portimonense is exactly in such a situation where any match is crucial, especially against a direct competitor. There are those games when things go well for Paulo Srgio's footballers. For instance, in the last round against Boavista there were no problems at all, although it seemed that Portimonense would aim for a minimum task, namely not to lose. In the first half, Srgio's players scored three unanswered goals, although, according to Xg, their rate was 0.39 versus defence operated Portimonense before the break. A similar victory was achieved by the club from Portimo in the 17th round over Farense, when there were not so many episodes of attack by Srgio's footballers, but they made their goal and played 1.5 goals according to Xg. In the table, Portimonense's task is not to fall into the outsiders' trio, so they must try to score points in the matches where it is possible to do them. The composition played by Paulo Srgio. The match against Arouca will miss Eliu Varela due to an excess of yellow cards, and there is a question about the goalkeeper's position, it is interesting whether the head coach of Portimonense will put Kosuke Nakamura from the first minutes or will return to the main Vinicius Silvestre, who stopped satisfying Srgio as a starting goalkeeper. It is important for Portimonense not to lose to Arouca, because any failure is akin to a big collapse given the current state of affairs in the Primeira Liga table. Of course, the team from Portiman can defeat such an opponent, but they will also be quite satisfied with a draw, if suddenly it does not strategically turn out to approach the team from a town-type settlement correctly. Arouca The club from the Aveiro District started to win frequently in the championship. If you take a dozen matches in the Primeira Liga, then Arouca won half of them and there was a draw with Rio Ave. There were no loud sensations, but most importantly, they beat important rivals. For example, in the last round, Arouca scored 5 goals against Vizela, and before that they managed to beat Estoril, which is located in the lower part of the table. Arouca said goodbye to the Portuguese Cup, in fact Vizela, who took the 18th place in the relegation zone, beat them, and an own goal deprived Souza's footballers of a ticket to the quarterfinals. Arouca's team is good, with it you can definitely not fly into the Segunda Division. Francisco Montero will not play against Portimonense due to disqualification, Quaresma is still injured, but I think his fans will hardly see him this season. In my opinion, there is no one to reshuffle in midfield, and there is an order in the attack line. Mujica will traditionally be a central forward, and on the flanks other Spaniards Cristo and Jason should be useful. Morlaye Silla, who did not make it to the Guinea squad for the African Nations Cup, should take the playmaker's position where he sometimes does well. It won't be easy for Arouca with Portimonense, but the main thing is not to lose in this match, otherwise many will go overtaking Daniel Souza's team in the championship table. Head-to-head In the first round, Arouca drew with Portimonense at their home ground, having to play catch-up. Match prediction: Portimonense - Arouca Here, we should try betting on a draw in the first half. I believe that the main tasks by the teams will be carried out after the break.

03.02.2024

631

The upcoming match in the scope of the Portuguese 2nd League between Mafra and OS Belenenses is scheduled for Friday, 2nd of February. Mafra's Current Form In their previous match, Mafra clinched a victory against Pasu de Ferreira on January 28th with a scoreline of 1:0. Mafra currently holds the 6th spot on the leaderboard after a run of 19 matches, amassing 28 points, with 8 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws under their belt. They have netted 23 times, conceding 20. The team's performance suggests 2 wins and a draw in their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Pasu de Ferreira is seated at the 10th spot on the leaderboard with 25 points after 19 matches, recording 7 victories and 8 defeats. Belenenses' Current Form Belenenses is positioned 18th on the leaderboard in the ongoing 2023/2024 season. Out of 19 matches, Belenenses has acquired 3 victories, suffered 12 defeats, and drawn 4 times. The total goal count stands at 12 for and 33 against. The club has gained 13 points and currently carries a streak of 4 consecutive defeats. Their last match was against Porto II, ending in a 3:0 victory in favour of Porto II. Prediction for Mafra vs Belenenses Match With a streak of 4 losing matches and a run of 6 games without a win, the guests are in a poor form. My wager goes to Mafra.

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Portugal - Liga 2

Odds: 1.68Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

01.02.2024

514

On Friday, 2nd February, a match between the teams Vilaverdense and Santa Clara will take place as part of Portugal's second league tournament. Current Form of Vilaverdense Vilaverdense managed to secure a victory against Oliveirense on 28th January, coming out with a 1:0 score. Currently, Vilaverdense holds the 17th position in the Segunda Liga championship table after 19 matches. The team claimed victory 5 times, suffered 13 defeats, and one game resulted in a draw. They've managed to score a total of 14 goals and conceded 35, with the current score of 16 points, Vilaverdense presses on in the league. In comparison, Oliveirense sits in 14th place in the table. They've secured 5 victories from the 19 games they've played, endured 8 losses, and scored 21 points. Vilaverdense has had 2 victories and 3 defeats in their past 5 matches. Current Form of Santa Clara Santa Clara continues to deliver impressive results in the current season of the Segunda Liga. In their latest match held on 28th January, Santa Clara claimed victory against Leixes with a score of 2:0. Santa Clara holds the top position in the Segunda Liga championship table. They've played a total of 19 matches, won 12, was defeated 1 and drew 6 times. In total, Santa Clara has scored 27 goals, conceded 10, and accumulated 42 points. In the past 5 matches, Santa Clara has had 4 victories and 1 defeat. Prediction for the Vilaverdense - Santa Clara Match In the history of personal encounters, Santa Clara has claimed a sole victory with a score of 2:0. Considering the guest's four-consecutive victories, I'm betting on Santa Clara for the win.

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Portugal - Liga 2

Odds: 1.6Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

01.02.2024

441

On Wednesday, 31 January, there will be a match between the Rio Ave and Estoril teams within the framework of the Primeira Liga tournament in Portugal. Current form of Rio Ave Rio Ave is ranked 16th in the Portugal championship table. The team has played 18 matches in total, out of which they have won 3, lost 8, and drawn 7 times. The team has a total of 16 points, and the difference between their goals scored and conceded is 19:28. The last match against the team Xavi ended in a 0:0 draw. The team has had 1 win and 2 draws in their last 5 games. Current form of Estoril Estoril lost to Arouca with a score of 1:2 in the last match on 20 January. Currently, the Estoril team is ranked 15th in the Primeira Liga table. They have played 18 matches, out of which they have won 5, lost 11 and drawn 2 matches. They managed to score 32 goals, conceding 34. This season, the team has collected 17 points. Their latest results include: 1 win and 4 losses in 5 matches. Arouca is in 9th place in the tournament table. They have played 19 matches, out of which they have won 6 and lost 9. This season, Arouca has collected 22 points. Prediction for the Rio Ave - Estoril match In head-to-head meetings, the advantage is on the side of the Rio Ave team, who have won 14 out of 23 matches. However, now the opponents are in bad form, so I'll place my stakes on TU.

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Soccer

Portugal - Primeira Liga

Under (3)

Odds: 1.5Stake: 5/10

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+2.5

30.01.2024

471

This coming Tuesday, 30th January, an exciting match is scheduled to take place in Portugal. Teams Academica Viseu and Tondela will meet each other in the round of the 2nd league. Current form of Academica Viseu Academica Viseu emerged victorious over Vilaverdense with a score of 2:0 in the most recent match that took place on 19th January. At present, Academica occupies the 8th position in the Segunda Liga championship's leaderboard with a record of 18 games played, 6 victories, 4 losses and 8 draws. In total, the team has scored 20 goals and conceded 18. The number of points amassed is 26. The team's current form stands at 3 wins and 2 draws. On the other hand, Vilaverdense occupies the 17th position on the table, with a performance score of 19 games played, 5 won, 13 lost, and a total of 16 points accrued. Current form of Tondela The last match involving Tondela took place on 21st January against Porto II. The result of this match ended in a draw at a scoreline of 0:0. In the Segunda Liga tournament (season 2023/2024), Tondela is placed at the 5th position recording 7 victories after 18 games with a goal difference of 29:26 and 28 points amassed. Form in the last 5 games include 2 wins and 2 draws. Porto II, on the other hand, finds themselves in 11th place in the tournament, having secured 25 points after 19 matches. Match forecast Academica Viseu - Tondela Based on the most recent matches, my bet leans towards a victory for the hosts who have managed to remain unbeaten since 25th November.

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Portugal - Liga 2

Odds: 2.36Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

29.01.2024

493

Today, Penal and Feirense will play as part of the second league tournament in Portugal. Current form of Penafiel Penafiel occupies the 14th place in the tournament table of the second league of Portugal. In 18 games played, Penafiel has won 6 times, lost 9 times, and drawn 3 times. The total goal balance is 14 goals scored and 21 conceded. In the last match against the team of Leixoes, they won by a score of 1:0. The only goal was scored at the 90th minute by H. Suker. Leixoes ranks 16th in the championship. At present, the team has played 18 matches, won 4 times, lost 9 times, and earned 17 points. Current form of Feirense In the last match against the team of Oliveirense, Feirense played a draw with a score of 0:0. Feirense holds the 13th spot, listing 21 points off 18 games, including 6 wins, 9 losses, and 3 draws. The goals scored and conceded by the team are 17:23. They last tasted victory in the previous match, preceding that they had won 1 out of the last 5 games. Oliveirense is positioned at 12th in the table and also has 21 points after 18 games. The team had 5 victories and 7 defeats. Match forecast Penafiel - Feirense The hosts have managed only 4 goals in the last 5 matches, I would place a bet that they won't score more than 1 goal against Feirense. The guests have conceded 2 or more goals just once in the last 7 matches.

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Portugal - Liga 2

Team 2 Under (0.5)

Odds: 2.42Stake: 5/10

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+7.1

29.01.2024

423

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Portugal - Liga 2

Odds: 2.32Stake: 5/10

Today a match from the second league will see Benfica II go head to head with Leiria. Current form of Benfica II Benfica II and Mafra squared off on the 20th of January, with Benfica's secondary team pulling off a 2:1 victory. Currently in the Segunda Liga, Benfica II holds the 8th position in the tournament table after having taken part in 18 matches. They boast 7 wins, 6 losses and 5 draws. The team has netted 26 goals whilst conceding 23, garnering them 26 points. Benfica II hasn't faced defeat in their last 5 games in the championship, bagging 3 wins and 2 draws, whilst Mafra is lingering in the 9th slot after playing 18 matches and securing 7 wins and 7 losses, totaling 25 points. Current form of Leiria In their latest face-off, Leiria suffered a defeat at the hands of Santa Clara on January 14th, losing 0:1 in the 85th minute from a penalty kick. With regard to the overall rating in the Segunda Liga, Leiria is occupying 15th place after participating in 18 matches. They accumulated 5 victories, 8 defeats and 5 draws, netting 23 goals and conceding 22, which equates to a score of 20 points. The team's current form is: 1 win and 2 draws. Meanwhile, Santa Clara maintains a top position in the league. They display terrific performances with 11 victories, 1 loss and amass 39 points after 18 clashes. Prediction for the Benfica II - Leiria Match The Benfica secondary team has maintained an unbeaten stretch in the second league since December 2nd and is expected to seize Victory against one of the underdogs at home. Benfica has managed to claim 4 victories and established 2 draws in this sequence.

29.01.2024

426

Today, Gil Vicente will face off against Vitoria Guimaraes as part of the Portuguese Primeira Liga. Current Form of Gil Vicente On the 21st of January, Gil Vicente defeated Portimonense with a score of 2:0. In the Primeira Liga tournament for the 2023/2024 season, Gil Vicente holds the 11th position with 5 victories from 18 matches and a goal difference of 29:31. The team has accrued 19 points. Their form over the last 5 matches amounts to 3 victories and 1 draw. Portimonense, on the other hand, currently hold the 14th place in the tournament with 18 points and 5 victories. Current Form of Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes continues their successful run in the current season of the Primeira Liga. In their last match, which took place on the 21st of January, the team secured a stunning 3:0 victory over Estrela. Vitoria Guimaraes holds the 5th place in the Primeira Liga standings with 36 points from 18 matches played. The team has already bagged 11 wins, suffered 4 losses, and encountered 3 draws. Their goal difference stands at 31:19. As for Estrela, they hold the 13th position in the league with 18 points earned after 18 matches played. The team has secured 4 victories and stomach 8 defeats. Match ForecastGil Vicente - Vitoria Guimaraes The visitors have flaunted an impressive form with 10 matches in the league and the Portuguese Cup without any defeats, and boasting 8 victories I'm placing my bet on the continuation of this winning streak.

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Soccer

Portugal - Primeira Liga

Handicap2 (0)

Odds: 1.58Stake: 5/10

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-5.0

28.01.2024

568

Today heralds the thrilling match between Sporting Braga II and Fafe. This exciting event comes under the Portuguese Third League. Current form of Braga II In their last match, Braga II played a draw against the team Felgueiras on 12th January, with a score of 3:3. Braga II currently sits in 3rd place, with 23 points after 16 matches and 7 victories, and a goal difference of 24:22. The team is already trailing by 15 points behind the championship leader, Felgueiras. Current form of Fafe In their last game, Fafe scored a win with a score of 1:0 against the team Trofense. However, the team has the lowest goal score in the tournament - 13 goals in 16 matches and sits in 4th place with 22 points. Fafe has 3 victories and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. Prediction for the match Braga II - Fafe Bookmakers strongly believe in the hosts, however, Fafe has been undefeated with 4 consecutive victories away, putting my bet on their positive handicap. Despite a weak attack, the Fafe team has been allowing fewer goals in recent matches.

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Portugal - Liga 3

Handicap2 (+1)

Odds: 1.61Stake: 5/10

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+3.1

19.01.2024

448

Today, within the framework of the Primeira Liga of Portugal, Benfica will take on Boavista. Benfica's current form In a recent match against Rio Ave, Benfica, one of Portugal's leading football teams, demonstrated exceptional competencies by clinching victory with a scoreline of 4:1 on 14 January. Rio Ave managed to score the first goal in the 9th minute via Guga. But in the 29th minute, Angel Di Maria found a breakthrough for Benfica. Benfica continued their offensive onslaught in the second half while remaining in total control of the momentum on the field. Antonio Silva notched a goal in the 61st minute, followed by Marcos Leonardo boosting Benfica's lead on the 80th minute. Joao Mario rooted Benfica's victory by scoring the fourth goal towards the match's end at the 90th minute. Currently, Benfica ranks second in the Primeira Liga table. The 2023/2024 season saw them partaking in 17 matches, where they came out victorious 13 times, suffered a defeat once and drew thrice. The team managed to score 35 goals and conceded 11, accumulating 42 points and running a streak of 4 wins in the championship. On the other hand, Rio Ave ranks 16th on the table. They have finished 17 games so far in the 2023/2024 season, with a total of 3 wins, 8 losses, and 15 points. Predicted lineup for Benfica Anatolii Trubin, Antonio Silva, Felipe Morato, Nicolas Otamendi, Fredrik Aursnes, Orkun Kk, Joao Neves, Angel Di Maria, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, and Arthur Cabral. Boavista's current form Boavista claimed a convincing victory over Vizela in their last match on 14 January with a scoreline of 4:1. Presently, Boavista holds the 9th position in Primeira Liga standings after completing 17 matches. The team has seen 5 victories, 7 defeats, and 5 draws, with a total of scoring 26 goals and 31 concessions. Currently, Boavista stands with 20 points. In their last five matches, they've managed to secure 1 win, 1 draw, and have suffered 3 defeats. Prediction for the match Benfica - Boavista Benfica appears to have an upper hand from their previous encounters with the Boavista team. Out of 47 face-off matches, Benfica won 22 times, Boavista won on 9 occasions, and 16 matches ended in a draw. From 2023 onwards, Benfica has 7 victories in all tournaments, with a total of 21 goals scored. I predict that Benfica will gain the upper hand against Boavista right from the first half and secure a victory.

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Portugal - Primeira Liga

1st half Handicap 1 (-1)

Odds: 1.89Stake: 5/10

lose

-5.0

19.01.2024

514

Today, an exciting match is set to take place between the teams Vizela and Sporting, as part of the Primeira Liga. Current form of Vizela Vizela had their last match against Boavista on 14th January, where they suffered a 4:1 loss. Vizela is currently seated at the 17th position in the Primeira Liga table for the 2023/2024 season. The team has participated in 17 matches, out of which they've achieved 2 victories, faced 8 losses, and ended up in a draw in 7 games. They have scored 16 goals, while having conceded 27. At this point, the team has accrued 13 points. Vizela's form in the last 5 matches consists of 3 draws and 2 losses. Boavista, on the other hand, stands at the 9th spot on the league table, with 20 points. They have played 17 matches, from which 5 were won and 7 resulted in losses, scoring 18 goals in the process. Current form of Sporting Sporting delivered an excellent performance in their last match against Chaves, securing a victory with a 3:0 score. At the 44th minute of the first half of the match, player Paulinho made the first goal against Chaves, allowing Sporting Lisbon to lead the game at 1:0. At the 52nd minute, Trinco doubled the advantage, scoring the second goal for Sporting Lisbon. Later, at the 56th minute, Pedro Gonalves struck the third goal for his team, finalising the score at 3:0 in favour of Sporting Lisbon. Sporting currently holds the first position in the Primeira Liga table. So far this season, out of 17 matches played, the team has won 14 times, experienced 2 losses, and finished one game in a draw. They have scored a total of 40 goals and conceded 17, earning themselves 43 points. The team has shown good results in the last five matches, achieving 4 victories and suffering 1 loss. Match forecast for Vizela - Sporting History of personal team encounters over the past years indicates Sporting Lisbon having the upperhand, as they won all 7 matches, scored 17 goals and conceded only 7. I predict a confident victory for the visitors and the leaders of the Primeira with a minimum of 2 goals advantage.

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Portugal - Primeira Liga

Handicap2 (-1.5)

Odds: 1.95Stake: 5/10

win

+4.8

18.01.2024

544