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Mafra Benfica II betting prediction


Betting suggestion:

The most likely scenario for this challenge will be the occurrence of some goals. It is true that a relatively balanced match is expected, however, the two teams have the habit of playing in an open manner, with few concerns in the defensive chapter. Therefore, a very busy match is expected, with scoring opportunities coming from both sides.
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Preview
Mafra and Benfica II meet at Estádio Municipal de Mafra, in a match for the 14th round of the Segunda Liga. At this stadium, the head‑to‑head history favours the home team, since they have a record of 2 wins and 1 loss in the last 3 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 20‑01‑2024, in a match for the Segunda Liga, Benfica II won by (1‑2). The goals of the match were scored by Mário Balbúrdia (18' ), for Mafra, and by Nuno Félix (33' ) and Adrian Bajrami (61' ), for Benfica II. Although this is a match between 17th and 4th of the league table, it’s actually a match between the 13th best in home matches and the 5th best in away matches.

Analysis Mafra

The home team is currently in the 17th position of the league, with 11 points won, after 2 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Penafiel, by (1‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Marítimo, by (2‑3). Interestingly enough, this is a team that has had better results in away matches than at home, since they have won 6 points in away matches and only 5 at their stadium. In the last 7 home league matches Mafra has a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 5 points out of 21 possible. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. They have conceded the first goal in 7 of their 13 matches for this competition, and have never been able to turn the score around. there is 1 period that stands out in the last 8 home matches for all competitions: they have suffered 5 of their 14 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Mafra come for this match unmotivated after a 2-3 defeat against Marítimo: the team's goals were scored by Etim and Miguel Falé. The home team usually play in a 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking from the flanks. In this tactical formation, the three players who will occupy the most advanced area of ​​the pitch are Stanley Iheanacho, Etim and Miguel Falé. Bryan Passi is out of this game due to suspension.

Confirmed Lineup: Diogo André Simões Pedrosa Capitão Machado, Martin Fraisl, Beni Junior Dje Bi Dje, Rodrigo, Guilherme, Yacouba Mahamane Maïga, Chris Kouakou, Friday Ubi Etim, A. Hansen, Stanley Iheanacho, Miguel Maria Mariano Falé.
Coach: J. Rebelo Fernandes.

Analysis Benfica II

The away team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 24 points won, after 7 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Marítimo, by (1‑1). In the last match, they lost in a home match against União de Leiria, by (0‑5). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, with 9 goals scored and 11 goals conceded at home, against 11 goals scored and 6 conceded in away matches. In the last 6 away league matches Benfica II has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, so they have won 11 points out of 18 possible.

In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 5 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 11 of the last 13 matches for the Segunda Liga, they have reached half‑time in front in 7 of those 11 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 7 of them. In the last 7 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 4 of their 11 goals between minutes (76'‑90').

Benfica B come for this match unmotivated after a 0-5 defeat against União de Leiria. The visiting club usually play in 4-3-3, favoring lower blocking and quick counterattacks. In this tactical formation, the player responsible for defining and conducting his team's offensive attacks in the best way is midfielder Hugo Félix. Gerson Sousa, Luan and Gustavo Varelo should play on the front line, combining clearance with finishing. All athletes are available for this game.

Confirmed Lineup: Andre Gomes, Gustavo Marques Alves, Joshua Wynder, Francisco Miguel Teixeira Domingues, Diogo Filipe Spencer Marques, Rafael Filipe Gonçalves Soares Luís, Hugo Félix Sequeira, Diogo Ferreira Prioste, Luan Dias Farias, José Miguel Reis Melro, Gerson Sousa.
Coach: L. Ferreira de Castro.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Mafra vs Benfica II match, on 14 December 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Handicap, Over 2 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Mafra vs Benfica II on 14 December 2024 will be played at Mafra, Estádio Municipal de Mafra.

 

Segunda Liga - 2024/2025

  • 50% 153 / 306 Games

  • Home team wins 37.25%
  • Draws 31.37%
  • Away team wins 31.37%
  • Over 1.5 76.47%
  • Over 2.5 47.71%
  • Over 3.5 20.92%
  • Goals 385
  • Goals /match 2.52
  • Goals /match home 1.24
  • Goals /match away 1.28
  • Both teams score 55.56%
  • Goals after 80' 17.66%
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