Benfica is about to host SC Farense at Estadio da Luz in a bid to assert the highest spot within the Portuguese Primeira Liga desk on Friday.
The hosts are trailing the league leaders, Sporting Lisbon, by two factors after a current draw, whereas the guests sit in eighth place following a defeat of their final match.
Match Preview:
Benfica will look to rebound at Estadio da Luz after a disappointing draw of their newest fixture. Regardless of a robust begin to their Primeira Liga title protection, they’ve confronted some setbacks just lately, together with drawing in opposition to Moreirense of their final league recreation.
The Eagles, managed by Roger Schmidt, had began impressively with 9 victories of their opening 12 video games, however they goal to regain momentum and problem for his or her thirty ninth league title.
SC Farense, regardless of a combined begin, confirmed promise with three consecutive victories earlier than the worldwide break. Nonetheless, they stumbled of their current match in opposition to Vitoria de Guimaraes, struggling a late defeat.
Jose Mota’s aspect, promoted this season, had managed to climb up the league standings with improved performances however confronted a setback of their bid to safe constant outcomes.
Benfica Primeira Liga type: W W D W W D
Benfica type (all competitions): W L W W D D
SC Farense Primeira Liga type: L D W W W L
SC Farense type (all competitions): L W L W W L
Staff Information:
Benfica’s Schmidt may contemplate making some modifications to the squad after the draw in opposition to Moreirense. Alexander Bah and David Neres are nonetheless sidelined because of accidents.
Petar Musa may begin because the lone striker, supported by Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, and Angel Di Maria. Orkun Kocku may return to the midfield, whereas Juan Bernat may characteristic if absolutely match.
SC Farense will miss Fabricio Isidoro because of suspension, and Mattheus Oliveira may very well be absent because of damage. Tiago Silva may fill the midfield void, and Bruno Duarte is anticipated to steer the attacking line.
Potential Beginning Lineups:
Benfica: (4-2-3-1)
Trubin;
Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Morato;
Neves, Kocku;
Di Maria, Silva, Mario;
Musa
SC Farense: ( 4-3-3)
Velho;
Pastor, G Silva, Muscat, Talocha;
Goncalves, Falcao, T Silva;
Belloumi, Duarte, Costa
Prediction: Benfica 2-0 SC Farense
Benfica will probably dominate at Estadio da Luz, aiming to recuperate from their current draw. Schmidt’s aspect possesses the standard to safe a cushty victory in opposition to SC Farense, who may discover it difficult to resist Benfica’s robust assault.