Mayra Madrigal
Portuguese soccer resumed at the end of December and since then teams have been giving their best to achieve positive results that will allow them to position themselves in a better place in the overall standings, but not all have been equally fortunate.
This Thursday, Pacos Ferreira vs Benfica will advance their match scheduled for Matchday 20. To place them both in the standings, we will have to take a look at both ends of the table. There is a 38-point difference between these teams, and the one most in need of a win here is Pacos Ferreira, who are in the relegation zone.
Check out the PacosFerreira vs Benfica preview information at JefeBet, where you can also find the available odds and prediction.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Paços Ferreira vs Benfica Primeira Liga Matchday 20 Game on January 26, 2023
- Where: Estadio da Mata Real Stadium, Paços de Ferreira, Portugal
- When: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 3:15 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Paços de Ferreira (+1150) / Tie (+525) / Benfica (-450)
- DraftKingsAsian Handicap: Paços de Ferreira (AH +1.75, -105) / Benfica (AH -1.75, -145)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-210), Under (+140)
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-155)
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Paços Ferreira Preview
Pacos Ferreira has won only 1 of the 17 matches it has played so far in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, completing the record with 3 draws and 13 defeats, which represent the highest number of matches lost in this campaign.
That has them in last place overall and therefore immersed in the relegation problem; and, although they urgently need to get points, a win in this game would not be an immediate solution, since they only have six units. It is the worst defense in the tournament with 32 goals against. At the same time, it also has the worst offense, having scored only 10 goals.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Marafona; Juan Delgado, Nuno Lima, Jorge Silva, Luis Bastos; Luiz Carlos, Jordan Holsgrove, Rui Pires; Nicolás Gaitán, Alexandre Guedes, Uilton Silva.
Benfica Preview
Benfica is the leader of the Primeira Liga after playing 17 games, having won 14, drawn 2 and lost only 1. That single defeat is part of the last five matches played, but it did not affect them emotionally, as El Glorioso continues to score and now has three matches unbeaten with two wins and a draw in that period.
They recently defeated Santa Clara by a score of 0-3 to reach 44 points. The team has done a great job so far and has a powerful offense that currently leads the competition with 43 goals scored, averaging 2.5 goals scored per game.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos; Alejandro Grimaldo, Felipe Morato, António Silva, Alexander Bah; Enzo Fernández, Florentino Luís; Fredrik Aursnes, Julian Draxler, Joᾶo Mário; Gonçalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
Just by reviewing the numbers of each team, we know that Benfica is the favorite to win this match. In addition, it is worth noting that Benfica has not lost to this opponent in any competition since January 2015, eight years ago.There is no risk of jeopardizing its positive streak.
Prediction: Benfica win by a score of 4-0.
