Chaves vs Benfica Prediction: A Reminder Of Credentials Undoubtedly On The Cards

Chaves will welcome Benfica to the Estádio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira in the tenth round of the Primeira Liga.

Benfica will be out to claim a statement win against a side they've maintained overt superiority over while also trying to set a reminder of credentials following their disappointing 1-1 draw against Casa Pia on the road.

Let's have a look at the latest Portuguese Primeira Liga predictions between Chaves vs. Benfica, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: odds are subject to change at any time!

Chaves

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After playing out a goalless draw against Canelas 2010 to lose 5-3 on penalties in the third round of the Taca de Portugal, Chaves went on a 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Vitoria de Guimaraes away from home in the eighth round of the Primeira Liga.

With their three-match unbeaten run in the league put to an end where a draw and two wins have been recorded, returning to winning ways will now be an uphill battle having won one of their last six matches at home against their opponents in this impending clash.

With 7 points collected from 9 matches played, Chaves occupy 14th place, one place above the relegation play-offs and three points behind 11th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Souza; Rodrigues, Vitoria, Langa; Carraca, Guimaraes, Ribeiro, Cruz; Lameiras, Hernandez, Correia

Benfica

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Upon his return after a muscle injury that kept him out in the stands for four consecutive matches, Angel di Maria opened the scoring for his side in the opening twenty-six minutes with a picture-perfect free kick, which inspired Arthur Cabral to get his name on the scoresheet in the 74th minute, securing all three points in a 2-0 away win against FC Arouca in the Taca da Liga group stage campaign.

This follows a disappointing 1-1 draw against Casa Pia at home, where they luckily managed to escape defeat by the skin of their teeth due to their opponents missing a penalty in the 54th minute. While this result halted a seven-match winning streak, they can boast of the fact that they have remained undefeated in eight league matches.

With 22 points collected from nine matches played, Benfica sits second in the Primeira Liga standings, level on points with third-placed FC Porto and three points behind first-placed Sporting CP.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

Trubin; Otamendi, Silva, Morato; Aursnes, Mario, Luis, Bernat; Silva, Di Maria, Cabral

Match Facts

• Chaves have only kept one clean sheet in their nine matches played in the Primeira Liga.
• Benfica are currently on a four-match winning streak when playing away in the Primeira Liga.
• Anytime Goalscorer - Angel Di Maria for Chaves averages 2.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Benfica averages 2.2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 8 meetings, Chaves have won 1 time, Benfica have won 6 times, and there have been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 20-4 in favor of Benfica.

Expert Betting Tips

Chaves confidence will be very low after their five-nil defeat against Vitoria de Guimaraes, making it detrimental to their chances of getting back on track, especially against a side that has held the upper hand in past meetings. However, a 1-0 triumph last season should add a bit of optimism.

Benfica are overwhelming favorable to pick up maximum points away from home after an unconvincing display against Casa Pia last week, and anything other than that will be a huge blow to their title race.

As such, we don't see Benfica losing this one, having won ten of their last twelve matches. A win for the visitors combined with both teams scoring should surface.

• Result/Both Teams To Score - Benfica/Yes for 2.62
• Total - Over 3 for 1.65
• Anytime Goalscorer - Angel Di Maria for 2.19