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For soccer fans, few things are as exciting as predicting the result of a match. With that in mind, we bring you picks and predictions for the upcoming Primeira Liga match between Marítimo vs Benfica, scheduled for March 12, 2023.
Both teams have had a solid season so far, and their clash promises to be very exciting. Can Marítimo break their losing streak, or will Benfica continue extending its positive streak and take home a win?
Based on our analysis and picks, we invite you to find out what team we think will be the winner of this epic clash. Here, at JefeBet, we bring you the best Marítimo vs Benfica preview, where you will find our predictions, the available betting odds and the most relevant information of the match.
We encourage you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Maritimo vs Benfica Primeira Liga Matchday 24 Game on March 12, 2023
- Where: Estádio do Marítimo, Funchal, Portugal
- When: Sunday, March 12, 2023, 1 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Marítimo (+950) / Tie (+475) / Benfica (-375)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Marítimo (AH +1.5, +100) / Benfica (AH -1.5, -122)
- Over/Under (2.5) fromBetMGM: Over (-160) / Under (+110)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes ( +120) / No (-175)
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Betting on Marítimo
To begin with, Marítimo occupies the 16th place in the Primeira Liga standings, which currently sees them going to the relegation playoffs. The local team has had a dismal performance throughout this season with 4 games won, 4 tied and 15 lost. Therefore, Maritimo has only 16 points and Santa Clara is breathing down its neck with 15. The local team has scored 17 goals, but have conceded a staggering 42 goals against, that leaves them with a -25 goal difference.
I wish their most recent games had a brighter outlook, however, that is not the case. They have lost the last 4 matches with scores of 2-1 vs Chaves; 1-2 vs Braga; 2-1 vs Portimonense and 2-1 vs Gil Vicente, and won only one game, 3-1 vs. Santa Clara. Despite this, they managed to score 6 goals in 5 matchdays and the scorers were Cláudio Winck, Brayan Riascos, Bruno Xadas and Percy Liza.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Marcelo Carné; Zainadine Júnior, Cláudio Winck, Renê Santos, Vitor Costa; João Afonso, Bruno Xadas, Val, Brayan Riascos; André Vidigal, Pablo Moreno.
Betting on Benfica
On the other hand, we have an absolutely dominant team in every sense of the word. Not only have they managed to overcome all the teams in the Primeira Liga, but they also lead the table with a 5-point difference.
To recap, in 23 rounds they have scored 58 goals and conceded just 13 to make a 45-goal difference and have won 20 games, drawn 2 and lost 1, thus accumulating 62 points, 7 less than the maximum amount they could have scored so far.
It is also worth mentioning that their last five games have also been of astonishing mastery. They have won all five in a row and are on a 7 game winning streak and 9 game unbeaten streak. The victories in these five matchdays were against Arouca (0-3); Casa Pia (3-0); Boavista (3-1); Vizela (0-2) and Famalicão (2-0).
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Alexander Bah, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Alejandro Grimaldo; Florentino Luís, Chiquinho, João Mário; Rafa Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, Gonçalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
The match Marítimo vs Benfica of the Primeira Liga is already decided. Benfica’s only defeat this season has been against Braga, who are in third place in the standings and far superior to Marítimo. Thus, the home side will not even have a chance to do any damage and Benfica will score their usual 3 goals in these matches.
Prediction: Benfica wins 3-0.
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