Projected Lineups
Portimonense
G: Vinícius Silvestre
D: Filipe Relvas
D: Nuno Campos
D: Y. Kobayashi
D: Feliciano Mendes
M: Geovane
M: M. Diaby
M: Francisco Varela
M: Davis Silva
A: Chico Banza
A: Paulo Vitor
Benfica Ii
G: André Gomes
D: Gustavo Marques
D: Kiko
D: Diogo Spencer
D: J. Wynder
M: Hugo Félix
M: Diogo Prioste
M: Joao Pedro Seno Luis Rego
M: Rafael Luis
A: Gerson Sousa
A: Gustavo Varela
Get ready for an exciting matchup as Portimonense takes on Benfica II in the highly anticipated Portugal Segunda Liga league on Monday, October 14 at 17:00 (UTC). The game will take place at the beautiful Estádio Municipal De Portimão stadium in Portimão, where fans can expect sunny skies and a comfortable temperature of 70 degrees (F). In their last Segunda Liga encounter on March 15, 2017, Portimonense came out victorious with a thrilling 2-3 win. It's sure to be a thrilling match as these two teams battle it out on the field once again. Don't miss it!
Despite their recent struggles at home, Portimonense has shown promising signs in front of their home fans. At Estádio Municipal De Portimão, they have found the back of the net 5 times in their last 5 matches. While their record against similarly ranked opponents may not be impressive, it is worth noting that they have maintained an average of 2.0 goals scored and conceded against these teams. Currently sitting at 16th place in the standings, Portimonense has secured 5 points from 7 matches, with a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 4 losses. Despite their last match resulting in a 0-3 loss to Leixões in the Segunda Liga, the team is determined to bounce back and continue the impressive scoring form of their top striker, Paulo Vitor, who has already netted 4 goals this season.
Benfica II is currently dominating the league with their impressive record of winning 4 out of their last 5 games. In particular, their away form has been outstanding with a total of 10 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Sitting at 2nd place in the standings, the team has secured an impressive 16 points from 7 matches, winning 5, drawing 1 and losing only 1. Despite a slight hiccup against similarly ranked opponents, where they scored an average of 1.0 goal and conceded 2.0, Benfica II remains a formidable force. Adding to their strength is the return of their top scorer, José Melro, who has already scored 2 goals in 4 away games this season. With his return, the team aims to further elevate their performance and come out victorious in the upcoming match.
In the two previous encounters between these two formidable teams, Portimonense has emerged victorious on both occasions while Benfica II has yet to secure a win. With a 100% success rate, Portimonense has proven their dominance over their opponents. However, with a fresh mindset and determination, Benfica II will undoubtedly be aiming to break this pattern and secure their first victory against their skilled adversaries. Both teams are set to showcase their utmost abilities in this upcoming match, making it a highly anticipated and thrilling event.
At just 16 years old, Benfica II's rising stars have the opportunity to leapfrog Penafiel and claim the coveted top spot in the Segunda Liga table. This thrilling prospect is sure to ignite a fire within the talented team, driving them to strive for even greater success and propel them towards a flurry of goal-scoring prowess.
Prediction
Market: Handicap
Prediction: Home +0.0
Average Odds: 1.82