Match Analysis: Benfica vs Tondela – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-23
- Time: 7:30 PM UTC
- Location: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Game Overview
This Primeira Liga fixture features home side Benfica facing Tondela. Benfica are historically dominant in this matchup and enter with strong away and home records, while Tondela have struggled significantly against Benfica across many meetings. Current odds heavily favor Benfica with a steep moneyline reflecting their advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- Benfica shows solid form with notable away success, having won 12 away Liga Portugal games in recent seasons. Tondela has a more inconsistent record and has managed only 4 home wins at their stadium in the league. Benfica averages 2.5 goals per game against Tondela historically, whereas Tondela averages 0.57 goals against Benfica.
- Across 14 meetings since 2015, Benfica leads with 12 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss against Tondela. Benfica has scored 35 goals compared to Tondela's 8 in these encounters. This longstanding dominance favors Benfica substantially.
- No recent injury updates specific to this match were found in the available data; presumed no critical absences for either team at this time.
- Scheduled at Benfica’s home ground, Estádio da Luz, providing a strong home advantage. No adverse weather or other external influences reported that could impact the match.
- Benfica, as perennial title contenders, will be motivated to continue a strong start to the season and maintain dominance over a struggling Tondela side. Tondela may be motivated to upset but face significant historical and form disadvantages.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Benfica: -725, Tondela: 1500, Draw: 700 | Benfica win | ★★★★☆ 85% |
| Spread | Benfica: -2 at -122, Tondela: +2 at 102 | Benfica -2 | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Over/under | Over 3: -118, Under 3: -102 | Over 3 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Benfica -11% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3 11% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 3 at 11% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 12.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A commanding home victory for Benfica is expected given their superior form, historic dominance, and current odds. The prediction is for Benfica to win comfortably, likely keeping Tondela to few scoring chances.
Predicted Score: Benfica 3 – 0 Tondela