Benfica have won five matches in a row and scored 16 goals: Benfica vs Alverca prediction
On November 2, Benfica will host Alverca at the Da Luz Stadium in the 10th round of the Portuguese Championship. The Lisbon side sit second with 22 points, five behind leaders Porto. The visitors are eighth on 11 points. The hosts head into the clash on an impressive winning streak and will be looking to continue their pursuit of the leaders.
- Читайте также: Atalanta have gone four matches without a win, but Parma barely score: Atalanta vs Parma prediction
Benfica: five straight wins and the league’s best attack
Marco Silva’s side have hit a rich vein of form, winning their last five matches in all competitions. During that run, the Eagles have scored 16 goals and conceded just four. In the previous league round, Benfica defeated Santa Clara (2-1), before thrashing Gil Vicente (4-1) in the League Cup quarter-finals. After nine rounds, Benfica have scored 26 goals — the best tally in the Primeira Liga.
The team have also been highly impressive at home, recording three wins and one draw in four league matches. Their only home points dropped came in the opening round against Academico de Viseu. Ahead of the meeting with Alverca, Enzo Barrenechea and Leandro Barreiro are unavailable, while Daniel Banza’s involvement remains in doubt. Jakub Kaminski has recovered from injury, while Jhon Durán is expected to be available despite a pending disciplinary decision.
Alverca: two straight defeats after a successful run
Alverca sit eighth, but the team’s recent results under Sérgio Ferreira raise questions. After three consecutive league wins over Nacional (3-1), Rio Ave (1-0) and Famalicão (4-1), they suffered two defeats without scoring. First, the club were knocked out of the Portuguese Cup by Tondela (0-2), then they lost to Arouca (0-1) in the Primeira Liga.
Despite the dip in form, the visitors’ away record deserves attention. Alverca have won their last two away league matches and scored eight goals in four games on the road. However, defeats to Porto and Sporting highlight how difficult it is for the team to compete with the country’s top clubs. Their situation is further complicated by the suspensions of Steven Baseya and André Vidigal, as well as injuries to Sabit Abdoulaye, Noah Raveyre, Bastien Meupiyou and Julián Martínez.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Benfica have won their last five matches in all competitions with an aggregate goal difference of 16:4
- The Lisbon side have beaten Alverca in their last six head-to-head meetings, scoring at least twice each time
- Alverca have scored eight goals in four away matches in the current championship
Will the Eagles extend their winning streak? Benfica vs Alverca prediction
Benfica are in excellent form and boast the league’s most prolific attack. Their home record and head-to-head advantage make Marco Silva’s side clear favourites.
Alverca can create dangerous chances thanks to their solid away performances, but their personnel problems and two recent defeats reduce their chances. We expect the visitors to find the net, but Benfica’s attacking firepower should see the hosts claim a convincing victory.
