Portuguese League - Liga Portugal 2025/26

[Pumared]

I have no doubt that Benfica will struggle to win this game against Rio Ave. I understand Benfica's stature, but this is a situation that needs to be seen live. Pre-game betting is very difficult without knowing if Benfica will actually want to play or if there's officially some kind of crisis within the team.

Considering that the recent results haven't been positive, being 10 points behind the leader, and having several key players injured... Benfica is clearly in a minor crisis.

Now, they really have to react to this situation and try to turn things around and do everything they can to improve. We'll see if they're able to.

Last time, they drew 1-1 at home, will they be able to win?

They ended up beating Rio Ave 2-0, a convincing victory. They took the points and could rest without problems. But still, the crisis exists. They are in a situation where they can't afford to rest, to make mistakes, and that's a lot of pressure, it can affect them significantly against bigger teams.

[Slow death]

I have no doubt that Benfica will struggle to win this game against Rio Ave. I understand Benfica's stature, but this is a situation that needs to be seen live. Pre-game betting is very difficult without knowing if Benfica will actually want to play or if there's officially some kind of crisis within the team.

Considering that the recent results haven't been positive, being 10 points behind the leader, and having several key players injured... Benfica is clearly in a minor crisis.

Now, they really have to react to this situation and try to turn things around and do everything they can to improve. We'll see if they're able to.

Last time, they drew 1-1 at home, will they be able to win?

They ended up beating Rio Ave 2-0, a convincing victory. They took the points and could rest without problems. But still, the crisis exists. They are in a situation where they can't afford to rest, to make mistakes, and that's a lot of pressure, it can affect them significantly against bigger teams.

Speaking about Benfica and how they can't afford to lose. Today they're playing against Juventus in the Champions League, a game played at Benfica's home ground, an advantage for them as they've been doing well in home games. However, it will also be a game where the Benfica coach and his players will be under a lot of pressure.

Because in this game they can't afford to lose or draw; only a victory matters if they really want a chance to advance to the next stage of the Champions League. Knowing that clubs earn money in the Champions League, I believe the Benfica management will be very focused on this game.

[odunybiz]

In some Portuguese league games, it's quite difficult to bet on multiple selections. I'll cite the case of Braga and Guimarães, who went to the semi-finals with Sporting, Benfica, etc., competing for the title. So it's something very specific to bet on multiples.

Keep the bet in the league and within trusted teams because you never know the outcome of fluctuating teams like Braga and Gil Vicente.
Interestingly there will be a game today between Benfica and Porto in the cup. Both these teams didn't lose any match in the league so today, after 3 hours and a half, one of them have to lose the game. Most likely it will be Mourinho and his boys.

Mourinho was kicked from the cup as expected by Porto. No shame since Porto is better than them and they were defeated by only a goal. Their performance wasn't that bad after all.
Braga is the other defeated team. They lost with a goal difference against Fafe  a team sitting in the other half of the table. As I mentioned above Braga is fluctuating badly and unpredictable..

Braga have been unpredictable and fluctuating for years. I can't pick them among the top team in this league. Braga is just an average team in the Portuguese league. I could remember they were the only one that spoilt my multiple game sometimes last year (just for them to score). Porto , Sporting and Benfica are my main favorite for betting in this league.

Today they're playing against Juventus in the Champions League

The match is on Wednesday (which is tomorrow) and not today

a game played at Benfica's home ground, an advantage for them as they've been doing well in home games. However, it will also be a game where the Benfica coach and his players will be under a lot of pressure.

Moreover, the game will be played in Juventus home not Benfica's home. Nevertheless, looking at the history of the two teams matching, Benfica had won 4 times out of 5 matches recently played while the remaining 1 match end in draw. Looking at H2H and the fact that Benfica need this game than Juventus, Benfica will want to play to win.

[Accardo]

Speaking about Benfica and how they can't afford to lose. Today they're playing against Juventus in the Champions League, a game played at Benfica's home ground, an advantage for them as they've been doing well in home games. However, it will also be a game where the Benfica coach and his players will be under a lot of pressure.

Because in this game they can't afford to lose or draw; only a victory matters if they really want a chance to advance to the next stage of the Champions League. Knowing that clubs earn money in the Champions League, I believe the Benfica management will be very focused on this game.

The old ladies are in a much better form than Benfica, Mourinho would have a hard time winning Juv tomorrow. No good momentum on the Benfica side, Juv won their last two games, beating the Portuguese club would cement a three straight win, a thirst the old lady wants to quench.