Benfica vs Arouca prediction, odds, and free betting tips (05/08/2022)

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Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica will work the location for the upcoming Portuguese Primeira Liga game between Benfica and Arouca. This will be a preview of this fixture.

Benfica vs Arouca – Predictions, Best Betting Tips, & Odds

Benfica were able to get a sizeable advantage in the third round of the Champions League qualification after they beat Midtjylland 4-1 at home. Arouca are playing in their first competitive game of the campaign after having only been involved in a string of friendlies.

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Benfica to win both halves

Benfica come on the back of an impressive victory over Midtjylland in the Champions League qualifiers. Now, the games against Arouca have largely gone in favour of Benfica, who have picked up six consecutive victories. There have also been victories at both halves in five out of the recent six games between the two clubs.

Total goals over 2.5

Benfica came up with a strong offensive performance against Midtjylland to send a big message to the Primeira Liga. Last season, Benfica were pretty inconsistent but this is likely to go away in the upcoming match. Arouca know that Benfica have come up with a minimum of two goals in the recent eight home matches against this opponent.

Both Teams to Score – yes

The potential for the goals is tremendous in this game with Benfica just coming on the back of scoring four against Midtjylland. However, one obvious element that was missing in the European game was the lack of a clean sheet.

Benfica vs Arouca: Primeira Liga Preview and Team News

Benfica

After missing out on the title last season, Benfica are hopeful of overcoming Porto and Sporting Lisbon to the first league title. Benfica’s third-place finish last season is starting to affect the position in the European competitions with the team having to deal with qualifying rounds before making it to the group stages. Benfica manager Roger Schmidt only has Lucas Verissimo unavailable because of injury.

Arouca

Arouca were barely able to survive in the division last season, as a victory in the final five matches helped them stay clear of the bottom three. It is unlikely that Arouca will be able to make substantial improvements and they are once again expected to compete for staying up. Armando Evangelista comes into the game without José Manuel Velázquez and Yaw Moses because of injuries.

Recent Form and H2H Stats for Benfica vs Arouca

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Portugal Primeira Liga

Benfica

VS

Arouca

August 5, 2022

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Benfica vs Arouca
Head to Head
21/01/22 PPL	Arouca Arouca	0 - 2	Benfica Benfica
14/08/21 PPL	Benfica Benfica	2 - 0	Arouca Arouca
22/11/18 PC	Benfica Benfica	2 - 1	Arouca Arouca
10/02/17 PPL	Benfica Benfica	3 - 0	Arouca Arouca
09/09/16 PPL	Arouca Arouca	1 - 2	Benfica Benfica

Benfica
Last 5
02/08/22 UCLQ	Benfica Benfica	4 - 1	Midtjylland Midtjylland
26/07/22 ECF	Benfica Benfica	3 - 2	Newcastle Newcastle
09/07/22 EF	Reading Reading	0 - 2	Benfica Benfica
13/05/22 PPL	Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira	0 - 2	Benfica Benfica
07/05/22 PPL	Benfica Benfica	0 - 1	FC Porto FC Porto

Arouca
Last 5
12/07/22 EF	Braga Braga	3 - 2	Arouca Arouca
14/05/22 PPL	Arouca Arouca	0 - 0	Belenenses Belenenses
08/05/22 PPL	Braga Braga	1 - 0	Arouca Arouca
30/04/22 PPL	Arouca Arouca	1 - 0	Portimonense Portimonense
22/04/22 PPL	Vizela Vizela	2 - 1	Arouca Arouca

FAQs on Benfica vs Arouca game

Where is the match going to take place? Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

When will this match start? August 05, 2022 at 20:15 GMT

Who is the favourite team to win the game? Benfica