Benfica is ready to host SC Farense at Estadio da Luz in a bid to say 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 latest 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 lately, together with drawing towards Moreirense of their final league sport.
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 blended begin, confirmed promise with three consecutive victories earlier than the worldwide break. Nonetheless, they stumbled of their latest match towards Vitoria de Guimaraes, struggling a late defeat.
Jose Mota’s facet, 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
Group Information:
Benfica’s Schmidt would possibly contemplate making some adjustments to the squad after the draw towards Moreirense. Alexander Bah and David Neres are nonetheless sidelined as a consequence of accidents.
Petar Musa would possibly begin because the lone striker, supported by Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, and Angel Di Maria. Orkun Kocku might return to the midfield, whereas Juan Bernat might also characteristic if absolutely match.
SC Farense will miss Fabricio Isidoro as a consequence of suspension, and Mattheus Oliveira could possibly be absent as a consequence of harm. Tiago Silva would possibly fill the midfield void, and Bruno Duarte is predicted to steer the attacking line.
Attainable 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 seemingly dominate at Estadio da Luz, aiming to get better from their latest draw. Schmidt’s facet possesses the standard to safe a cushty victory towards SC Farense, who would possibly discover it difficult to face up to Benfica’s sturdy assault.
