Benfica and Boavista will face each other in a Liga Portugal game in Portugal on Friday, January 19th, 2024, at 20:15h (UTC), check the Benfica vs Boavista betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Benfica vs Boavista will occur
The game is set to be played in the well-known Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica stadium, in the city of Lisboa, with a capacity for 64642 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Benfica vs Boavista betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Liga Portugal, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.49 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.92 goals per match.
Benfica last match
In the last match played, Benfica met Rio Ave, in a match valid for the Liga Portugal. The match ended in a win by 4-1. The coach R. Schmidt’s on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.20.
A key player in the victory Benfica, Arthur Cabral was one of the few athletes who achieved any individual prominence in the contest. In a performance without much inspiration from the team, he helped a lot for a positive result.
Boavista last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga Portugal, Boavista, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Vizela team with a final score of 1-4.
The underdog’s win had odds of 4.20, which shows why we have witnessed an incredible surprise with this unexpected victory.
Benfica vs Boavista h2h
Boavista was in 11th place in the Liga Portugal while Benfica was in 9th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Boavista team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Benfica used in the match.
The two teams have not faced each other since 14-08-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Liga Portugal, and the match ended with a 3-2 win for Boavista.
The previous match between these teams was a cliffhanger.
The Benfica team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Boavista has been more irregular.
Benfica
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
The Benfica team with 42 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 13 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss.
The team, has a slight disadvantage of 1 point against Sporting CP team who occupies position 1 in the 18th round.
Benfica analysis
After 17 matches, Benfica shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 35 goals and conceded 11.
As we approach the Regular Season, Benfica is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 6.76 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Benfica will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
The Benfica team, knowing that teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents, usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 60.47%.
Benfica is a more offensive team than Boavista, having 2147 attacks vs. 1492 from Boavista, having scored 35 times. In comparison, Boavista converted into goal 26 times.
Best goalscorer from Benfica
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack, Ángel Di María has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Benfica with 6 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Boavista
Liga Portugal leaderboard now
Boavista arrives in this game with 20 points, and in 9th place in the Liga Portugal, having won 5 games in total and lost 7 times, making a total of 5 draws.
Boavista analysis
Boavista shows a negative ratio between goals made and conceded, with 26 made and 31 conceded after 17 rounds of the league.
Best goalscorer from Boavista
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Róbert Boženík. The Attacker has scored 7 times in the current season and has helped Boavista come out with a positive result on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Benfica is Ángel Di María, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Boavista is Róbert Boženík, he has scored in 7 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
The under 2.5 goals market can also be a good alternative since Boavista scores an average of 1.63 goals per match when playing away from home, and considering that often does not suffer when playing away, it will be a betting market to explore.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.88.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.36 corners per game.
Benfica is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.65 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Benfica in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Benfica has an average of 1.9 yellow cards per game over the 17 rounds, while Boavista has an average of 2.9. In other words, these teams together are averaging 5.12 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the ‘Over 4.5 cards’ option in this duel.
On the Boavista side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 5 time this season, very different from Benfica who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Benfica vs Boavista betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 19th, 2024, Friday.
The match will take place at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica stadium in Lisboa.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Liga Portugal match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 3-2 result for Boavista.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.