Boavista vs Benfica tips and predictions

Boavista price could be too big for this clash

Many people are dismissing the home win but given the odds up for grabs they represent tremendous value.

Boavista can look at some of the defeats in Benfica's recent results. The visitors come into the match with 6 losses from their last 12 away campaigns. That doesn't look like the recent record of a side that is such a massive favourite.

They are not looking like a sure thing.

Boavista are going to have to produce a level of football most people don't think they have in them. If the hosts are to really fancy their chances it will have a lot to do with their growing goal count. These home players are playing some lovely football. They scored two or more goals in 1 of their recent 3 matches while their defenders have been clearing things up. They have only conceded an average of 0.7 goals over their last 7 games at home.

Away from home Benfica have conceded at least once in all of their last 8 matches. Their harsher critics might be more concerned about the form at the other end of the pitch though. Creating chances away from their own turf has proved to be a challenge for the visitors. They've scored one or less goals in 11 of their last 13 away matches.

The sportsbooks think that only one of these sides will present a threat on goal because of the overwhelming favouritism for Benfica. But with odds-against available on the BTTS Yes that would be the most interesting of those prices.

In conclusion, the hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in all parts of the game and they'll need to hope that they can produce an astonishing performance this time around.