Benfica 8/13 to beat Belenenses to nil in Friday’s Primeira Liga matchup

Competition: Primeira Liga

Market: Benfica win to nil

Odds: 8/13 @ Bet 365

Simply looking to widen their buffer at the top of the Primeira Liga standings, Benfica will host a struggling Belenenses on Friday night.

Starting with the hosts, continuing on what has been a stellar run of form, Benfica already have one hand on the Primeira Liga title. In their 18 matches this season, they have recorded 17 wins against a sole defeat, scoring 44 and conceding just six in return. Along with holding the best attacking and defensive record in the division, the Reds also hold a 10-point buffer at the top of the table. As for their recent run of results, winning their last five matches across all competitions, Benfica are also in the midst of a 15-match unbeaten run. It should also be noted that Friday’s hosts have conceded just a single goal in their last five Primeira Liga matchups.

As for the visitors, while Belenenses may have brought an end to their losing run last time out, they are still firmly at the heart of a relegation scrap. In their 18 Primeira Liga matches this season, they have recorded just five wins, three draws, and 10 defeats, scoring 14 and conceding 32 in return. With a points tally of 18, they open Friday’s contest down in 15th and holding a four-point buffer from slipping into the drop zone. As for their recent run of results, losing four of their last five Primeira Liga matchups, Belenenses have also lost five of their last six appearances on the road. More worrying, Friday’s guests have failed to find the net in four of their last six away matches.

Bet: Benfica 8/13 to beat Belenenses to nil in Friday’s Primeira Liga matchup @ Bet 365