Benfica - FC Boavista: predictions and betting tips for the Liga Portugal match. February 22, 2025

Match preview

In the 23rd round of the Portuguese Championship, a match will take place between one of the league leaders, Benfica, and the underdog, FC Boavista. The home team will be the Lisbon side, and the game will be played at Estádio da Luz (Lisbon).

With 11 rounds remaining, Bruno Lage’s team continues to fight for the title, currently sitting in second place, just two points behind leaders Sporting. On the other hand, Lito Vidigal’s team has been struggling and is at the bottom of the table, battling for survival. Every match is crucial for Benfica, especially home games.

There are no signs of any positive expectations for Boavista, as every point is hard to come by for them. Securing points in an away match against one of Portugal’s top teams seems nearly impossible, considering Benfica’s dominance both in European competitions and the domestic league. 

Statistics and Head-to-Head

Benfica has gone unbeaten in their last five matches, with their last loss being a surprising 1-3 defeat against Casa Pia a month ago. Meanwhile, Boavista has not won in 12 matches, with their last victory recorded three months ago – a 2-1 away win against Gil Vicente.

In head-to-head encounters, Bruno Lage’s team holds a significant advantage. The teams have played 28 matches, with 5 draws, 19 wins for Benfica, and only 4 for Boavista. Their last meeting was six months ago, when Benfica secured a 3-0 away victory.

Predictions and Betting Tips for Benfica vs FC Boavista 

Benfica is the сlear favorite in this match. Experts from best-betting.net highlight some interesting bets: 

• Benfica to win with a -2.5 handicap – odds 2.11

• Total goals under 3.5 – odds 1.76 

• Total goals in the first half over 1.5 – odds 2.00