Benfica Lisbon B

vs

Farense

Preview

Benfica Lisbon B (home)

• Benfica Lisbon B have won six, drawn three and lost four of their 13 home games in the Segunda this season.
• The Eagles B sit 11th in the Liga Segunda on 34 points after 26 games.
• Nelson Verissimo has overseen a flexible, possession-based approach at Benfica Lisbon B since July 2023.
• Benfica B’s last two home games have both been wins - the last one a 3-0 blowout of Feirense.

Farense (away)

• Farense have won four, drawn five and lost four of their 13 away games in the Segunda this campaign.
• Farense are 15th on 29 points from 26 fixtures.
• Jorge Silas is attempting to rebuild the Faro club into a disciplined, possession-based side with a three-at-the-back system.
• Silas’ men have scored 12 goals in 13 road games in the Segunda.

Head-to-Head

• Farense have not lost to Benfica Lisbon B in their last three meetings in the Segunda, winning all three.
• Benfica B are looking to end a three-game winless streak against Farense on Sunday.

Key Players

• Jelani Trevisan is top scorer for the Eagles B in the Segunda this term with five in 19.
• Claudio Falcao has hit four for the Leões de Faro in 22 games.
• Falcao tends to score when the team needs to nick games and we believe he can help Farense to earn a point at the Luz.

Betting Insights

• Benfica B have conceded 16 at home at an average of 1.23 per game.
• The market suggests both teams to score at 1.7 and a Benfica B home win at 2.38.
• Farense have drawn their last two without a win.
• Silas’ side are better away from home than the bookies give them credit for.

Prediction

• We expect Benfica Lisbon B to win thanks to home advantage and recent form, but both teams to score looks likely.
• Back a Benfica B win at odds of 2.38.