The Portuguese Cup continues as Vizela hosts Benfica for the Quarter finals stage. Date: 08/02/2024, Kick-off: 21:45 WAT, Venue: Estadio do Vizela (Caldas de Vizela).
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Benfica winning 2-1 against Vizela is something that is now gradually becoming the new normal after the fixture produced same outcome 3 out of their last 6 meetings. We expect Benfica to beat Vizela but as well expect the home team to put up a tough fight in as much as it won’t be enough to power down the visitors.
Prediction: Benfica Win 1-2
For a second prediction for this game, we will be looking at Under 3.5 total goals. Vizela vs Benfica has only once produced an over 3.5 total goals outcome and that was on their first encounter in 2017, since this match has always ended with Under 3.5 total goals. We expect the record to continue tonight when they both lock horns for the quarter finals of the Taca de Portugal.
Betting Tip: Under 3.5 Total Goals.
Vizela
Vizela are sitting on a 4-games losing streak and could make it 5 when they meet Benfica tonight. The side managed to scale through Arouca with a 1-0 victory that was due to an own goal from Nino Galovic in the 76th minute. The two previous rounds of the tournament, they also managed to scale through with a 1 goal lead each.
Benfica
Aside the penalty loss against Estoril in the Cup final back in January, Benfica remain without a loss since they last lost to Real Socieded on November last year. The side are currently sitting on a 10-game win streak if we are to take away the final against Estoril. They stand a good chance of victory tonight when they meet Vizela.
Vizela: Buntic, Costa, Jota, Escoval, Lebede, Bruno, Nascimento, Samu, Lokilo, Petrovic, Quina.
Benfica: Trubin, Bah, Antonio, Otamendi, Morato, Florentino, Rafa Silva, Neves, Di Maria, Cabral, Aursnes.