Benfica vs Famalicao Prediction, Head to Head, Team News, Predicted Lineups

Match: Benfica vs Famalicao

League: Portuguese Primeira Liga

Venue: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

Date & Time: 30th December, 12:15 AM (IST)

Match Preview:

This week’s Portuguese Primeira Liga fixture promises a clash between two teams, Benfica and Famalicao. The stage is set at the Estadio da Luz, where both teams will battle it out in what is expected to be a high-octane encounter. Benfica is currently sitting at 2nd position while Famalicao is currently sitting at 8th position in Portuguese Primeira Liga table.

Recent Form:

Benfica won their previous match against AVS-Futebol SAD by 4-1 scoreline where Angel Di Maria, Joao Mario and Tiago Gouveia all scored 1-1 goal while Rafa Silva, Fredrik Aursnes and Orkun Kokcu all provided 1-1 assist in that match.

On the other hand, Famalica drawn their previous match against Estoril by 1-1 scoreline where Jhonder Cadiz scored 1 goal while Gustavo Sa provided 1 assist in that match.

Last Five Matches of Benfica:

D, D, W, W, W

Last Five Matches of Famalicao:

W, L, L, D, D

Head-to-Head Records in previous 5 matches:

Benfica 2-0 Famalicao
Benfica 2-0 Famalicao
Famalicao 0-1 Benfica
Benfica 0-0 Famalicao
Famalicao 1-4 Benfica

Team News: Benfica

David Neres Campos (Meniscus injury) is out while Nicolas Otamendi (Personal), Angel Di Maria (Personal) and Alexander Bah (Thigh injury) all are doubtful to play this match.

Team News: Famalicao

No players are currently injured or suspended.

Player Stats: Benfica

Angel Di Maria played 12 matches: 5 goals | 1 assist
Rafa Silva played 14 matches: 4 goals | 4 assists
Petar Musa played 11 matches: 3 goals | 1 assist
Fredrik Aursnes played 14 matches: 2 goals | 4 assists
David Neres played 9 matches: 1 goal | 3 assists

Player Stats: Famalicao

Jhonder Cadiz played 12 matches: 4 goals | 0 assist
Otavio played 12 matches: 2 goals | 0 assist
Moura played 14 matches: 1 goal | 3 assists
Jose Luis Rodriguez played 9 matches: 0 goal | 2 assists
Gustavo Sa played 9 matches: 1 goal | 2 assists

Probable 11 (4-4-2): Benfica

Anatolii Trubin (GK), Morato, Antonio Silva, Tomas Araujo, Fredrik Aursnes, Rafa Silva, Goncalo Guedes, Florentino Luis, Joao Neves, Joao Mario

Probable 11 (4-2-3-1): Famalicao

Luiz Junior (GK), Nathan Santos, Otavio, Justin De Haas, Francisco Moura, Mirko Topic, Zaydou Youssouf, Theo Fonseca, Gustavo Sa, Chiquinho, Jhonder Cadiz