Benfica vs Almeria prediction and betting tips - July 21, 2024
Jack Read
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Sunday, July 21, Benfica will play the third of their six warm-up games for the 2024–25 Primeira Liga campaign on Sunday afternoon when they face Almeria at the Stade Joseph Moynat Stadium in France. The match will kick off at 15:30 Central European Time. Analysts at DailySports have prepared a forecast and betting tips for this encounter.
Benfica
Benfica will be hoping to be in good form in preparation ahead of the 2024–25 season after failing to defend their 2022–23 Portuguese top-flight title last season, as they finished in second place, 10 points behind winners Sporting CP. The Eagles kicked off their pre-season friendlies with a 5-star performance against SC Farense last week in Portugal, where they defeated them by a 5-0 scoreline. In their second friendlies, they play a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo at the Estadio Municipal de Agueda. Benfica have now remained unbeaten in their last four matches, playing two draws and winning the other two.
Almeria
Almeria had a tough time in the La Liga 2023–24 season, which led to their relegation after finishing in the bottom three. Almeria's manager, Rubi, is hoping to prepare the team well as they anticipate their return to the top flight in the 2024–25 season. In their final La Liga match, Almeria delivered a fantastic performance, securing an impressive 6-1 victory against Cadiz. One notable issue for Almeria during the 2023–24 season was their defense, as they only managed to keep six clean sheets in their top-flight matches.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Benfica won their last meeting with Almeria by a 2-1 scoreline.
- This upcoming match will be their second match in history.
Benfica vs Almeria prediction
Both teams will aim to start their respective challenges in good form, so I expect both teams to score in this match.
