FC Vizela v Benfica Lisbon Betting Tips [25 February 2023]

Mid-table Vizela face an uphill task when they play Liga Portugal leaders Benfica at the Estádio do Vizela on Saturday, searching for their first-ever win over the Portuguese giants. Vizela are 8th in the standings ahead of this round with 26 points from 21 matches while Benfica are top of the standings with 56 points from the same number of matches. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 draw against Gil Vicente in their last league match that extended a winless run to three matches in the league – two draws and a loss. With a comfortable 11 point gap over the bottom-three clubs, they can be relaxed about any relegation threat. Yet, they will look to spring a surprise having never won in seven previous matches against Benfica in all competitions. A home match is probably their best chance to break that drought as Vizela have won three of their last four home matches in the league, drawing the other.

Benfica are five points ahead of nearest competitors Porto and are guaranteed to stay top at the end of this round, irrespective of the result. They are unlikely to let their grip loose though as the confidence of five straight league wins is likely to boost their chances. It’s their attack that is leading the charge as no side has scored more goals than Benfica’s 54 in this league campaign. Even on the road, Benfica have won five of their last six matches in the league with the last three coming in a row and with a clean sheet.