Famalicao 2-0 Benfica - Liga Portugal 2024/2025 Statistical Preview

New signing Mario González isn't expected to start just yet, which gives Aranda the chance to lead the line on Sunday.
Either Sorriso or Gil Dias will start out wide.

Pavlidis scored in almost every game of the pre-season and will likely play as a sole striker here.
Di María and Otamendi had late returns from International Duty and aren't likely to feature here.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
3	Benfica	7	1	1	22
7	Famalicao	4	4	2	16

Prediction

FC Famalicão were able to keep crucial players like Francisco Moura and Youssouf and have also acquired some decent signings with the arrivals of Gil Dias, Rochinha and Mário Gonzalez that make their supporters dream with a top-six finish.
SL Benfica will be looking to make amends for a disappointing 2023/24 and will be going for the title, despite the departure of key man João Neves. The signings of Pavlidis, Renato Sanches and the emergence of Prestianni give them hope.
SL Benfica don't have fond memories of their recent trips to Famalicão, as last season they lost a crucial game at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho. They will hope to start making their way into redemption precisely where they lost the title last year.

Famalicao

Benfica

Ratings

Goals

Assists

Benfica will score as a result of a through ball

Benfica will stray offside often

Benfica will control the game in the opposition's half

There will be a low number of cards shown

* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.