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Benfica look to recover from the back-to-back losses suffered at the hands of Porto when they go up against Pacos Ferreira at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
Benfica vs Pacos Ferreira – Predictions, Odds, & Free Betting Tips
Benfica lost back-to-back away matches against Porto and ended up conceding three goals in both these games. The first was a 3-0 loss in the league and it was followed by a 3-1 defeat in the Taca de Portugal encounter. Pacos Ferreira are experiencing a polar opposite in the form numbers after getting back to back league victories. The latest was a 2-1 success over Santa Clara.
- Anytime goalscorer – Darwin Nunez @ 7/10 (1.70)
- Total Goals – Over 3.5 @ 13/10 (2.30)
- Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 5/4 (2.25)
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Darwin Nunez to score anytime
Darwin Nunez is the top scorer for Benfica with 13 goals from as many league matches this season. He has scored over a goal per game in three out of his last four appearances. Even though Nunez was not among the scorers in the 4-1 win over Pacos Ferreira earlier in the campaign, the striker did score a late goal in the 5-0 victory last season.
Total goals over 3.5
Benfica have been able to get over 2.5 goals in three out of the last five games against Pacos Ferreira. Before the two games against Porto, the team came into the match with over 2.5 goals scored in three consecutive games.
Both teams to score – yes
Pacos Ferreira come into the game with goals in three out of the last four away matches. The team is also on a confident run after managing back-to-back wins. Benfica were completely exposed by Porto’s offence but Pacos Ferreira may not be able to offer the same threat. Still, Benfica have not been completely convincing at the back in recent games.
Benfica vs Pacos Ferreira: Match Preview and Team News
Benfica
The title hopes are effectively over for Benfica after falling seven points behind Porto and Sporting Lisbon in the league table. Even though Benfica have a better goal difference than Sporting CP, it would take a huge slice of luck to catch and overtake both clubs. Benfica will be without Rodrigo Pinho, Nemanja Radonjic, Lucas Veríssimo, Pizzi, Roman Yaremchuk, Soualiho Meité, andAndré Almeida due to injuries.
Pacos Ferreira
Pacos Ferreira have made a sizable improvement in their league standings and their overall confidence levels with the back-to-back wins. This is the first time Pacos Ferreira are winning back-to-back games since August. The club continued to remain without players like Luis Carlos due to suspension, while Jorge Silva is doubtful. João Vigário and Jordi are out injured for the match.
Analysing the Stats for Benfica vs Pacos Ferreira
Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.
Pacos FerreiraBenfica vs Pacos Ferreira | |||
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19/11/21 PC | Benfica  Benfica | 4 - 1 |  Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira |
10/04/21 PPL | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira | 0 - 5 | Benfica Benfica |
06/12/20 PPL | Benfica Benfica | 2 - 1 | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira |
26/01/20 PPL | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira | 0 - 2 | Benfica Benfica |
10/08/19 PPL | Benfica Benfica | 5 - 0 | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira |
Benfica | |||
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Last 5 | |||
30/12/21 PPL | FC Porto  FC Porto | 3 - 1 | Benfica Benfica |
23/12/21 PC | FC Porto FC Porto | 3 - 0 | Benfica Benfica |
19/12/21 PPL | Benfica Benfica | 7 - 1 |  Maritimo Maritimo |
15/12/21 PLC | Benfica Benfica | 3 - 0 |  Sporting Covilha Sporting Covilha |
12/12/21 PPL | Famalicao  Famalicao | 1 - 4 | Benfica Benfica |
Pacos Ferreira | |||
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Last 5 | |||
30/12/21 PPL | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira | 2 - 1 |  Santa Clara Santa Clara |
18/12/21 PPL |  Tondela Tondela | 0 - 1 | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira |
10/12/21 PPL | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira | 0 - 1 |  Gil Vicente Gil Vicente |
04/12/21 PPL | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira | 1 - 2 |  Guimaraes Guimaraes |
28/11/21 PPL | Maritimo Maritimo | 2 - 0 | Pacos Ferreira Pacos Ferreira |
FAQs on Benfica vs Pacos Ferreira game
Where is the match going to take place? Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
When will this match start? January 9, 2022 at 18:00 GMT
Who is the favourite team to win the game? Benfica
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