Match Overview
The fourth round of the Liga Portugal will witness an interesting game between Benfica and Vitoria de Guimaraes at the Estadio da Luz on 2 September, Saturday. While thev visiting side are ranked at the top of the league table with 9 points to their name, Benfica have notched up 6 points to their name so far. The home team, however, are stronger of the two.
Key Highlights
Both these teams come into this game on the back of victories in their previous encounters. While Benfica won their last game against Gil Vicente, Vitoria Guimaraes won theirs against Vizela. This means that form is on the side of both the teams, and their defenders will be keyed up to ensure that not too many goals go past them.
Injury Report
While David Jurasek has been ruled out of this game for Benfica, Nuno Santos has been suspended and will not be available for selection for Vitoria Guimaraes.
Prediction
Benfica will be bothered by the fact that they have conceded the most number of penalties this season. On the other hand, David Neres is ranked 1 in big chances created in the competition (2). Vitoria Guimaraes, for their part, have kept the most number of clean sheets in the competition (2). They will also be boosted by the fact that they haven't lost in 5 matches. We still expect Benfica to either win or draw this game.
PORTUGAL. PRIMEIRA LIGA | W1 X W2 |
02/Sep 20:30 Benfica VS Vitoria Guimaraes | 4:0 (3:0,1:0) |