F.C. Paços de Ferreira vs S.L. Benfica Prediction 26 January 2023

Pacos de Ferreira and Benfica, who are at different poles of the standings, will play each other in the twentieth round of the Primeira Liga.

For the entire first half of the league season, Pacos de Ferreira have earned only six points with a goal difference of 10-32 and have deservedly dropped to the very bottom of the standings. It should be noted that in the last five matches, the Green-Reds dealt with Rio Ave (1-0), drew 1-1 with Chaves, and also capitulated to Vizela (0-2), Sporting (0-3) and Braga (1-2).

At the same time, Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 3-1, Portimonense 1-0 and Santa Clara 3-0 in class, but the confrontations with Braga (0-3) and Sporting (2-2) were worse for them. Despite this, the Eagles continue to lead the peloton with 44 points, a 43-12 goal stat and a four-point lead over their nearest competitors.

The obvious favorites of this meeting are the guests, who in the current campaign have not yet lost points in duels with underdogs. We think that Benfica is quite capable of making a two-fold advantage in the score over the main contender for relegation.