CD Tondela
Football Portugal - Primeira Liga Estadio Joao Cardoso Sun 1 Feb 15:30
SL Benfica
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Primeira Liga Betting Preview: Tondela vs Benfica

Second-from-bottom Tondela square off against third-placed Benfica at Estadio Joao Cardoso, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Sunday 1 February.

Go For Benfica to Achieve a Big Win

To land better value from the Benfica odds against Tondela, we suggest betting the Eagles at -115 on the Asian Handicap at -1.75. Our stake is split between -1.5 and -2.0, with a three goal winning margin the best possible outcome.

6 Benfica Wins in Previous 7 H2H Encounters

Tondela have lost their last three games. Away at Municipal 22 de Junho, they recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Famalicão. Cristiano Bacci's side recorded just 39% possession and didn’t have a single shot on target.

Benfica have won their previous three Primeira Liga games. The latest was a 4-0 home triumph at Estadio da Luz against Estrela Amadora. The Lisbon outfit boasted 66% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Vangelis Pavlidis netting two, while Sidny Lopes Cabral and Anisio Cabral were also on the scoresheet.

On Wednesday night, Benfica hosted Real Madrid in the Champions League and claimed a dramatic 4–2 win, sealing qualification with a late goal from their goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Benfica have five successive wins against Tondela. Their last clash took place at Estadio da Luz and Benfica claimed a 3-0 home victory. The previous 7 H2H games have featured six Benfica victories and one draw.

Primeira Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Benfica logo Benfica 29 20 9 0 61 18 43 61:18 69
17 Tondela logo Tondela 27 4 8 15 19 44 -25 19:44 20
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Tondela – Last 10 League Games

Tondela have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. The Gold and Green have averaged 40.3% possession, 307.7 passes and 3.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal, 11.3 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Pedro Henryque has found the net 2 times, with Jordan Pefok, Emmanuel Maviram, Yefrei Rodriguez and Ivan Cavaleiro getting 1 goals each. Emmanuel Maviram is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Bernardo Fontes keeping one clean sheet.

Benfica – Last 10 League Games

Benfica have won 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 16.9 attempts, 6.4 shots on goal and 2.4 goals. Jose Mourinho's team average 57.6% possession, 505.2 passes, 6.4 corners awarded and 2.3 corners against them, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 2.4 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts.

Vangelis Pavlidis has scored 11 goals, followed by Fredrik Aursnes and Georgiy Sudakov on 2. Georgiy Sudakov, Leandro Barreiro and Vangelis Pavlidis have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Anatoliy Trubin has 5 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Tondela confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernardo Fontes (GK), Bebeto, Christian Marques, Brayan Medina, Emmanuel Maviram, Sphephelo Sithole, Joe Hodge, Rodrigo Conceicao, Cicero, Makan Aiko, Jordan Pefok.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Daniel Banjaqui, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Fredrik Aursnes, Leandro Barreiro, Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Tondela vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Tondela vs Benfica from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

Wagering Benfica -1.75 means that we’re feeling pretty bullish about their prospects in this Primeira Liga game. We’re expecting a large win and the odds of -115 look really appealing.

Our team of experts monitor the current Primeira Liga injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Tondela vs Benfica league stats:

  • The -1.75 line has been covered by Benfica in 3 consecutive games.
  • The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Tondela in 2 consecutive games against Benfica.
Benfica -1.75 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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There’s the option to bet on Benfica to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Tondela Tondela logo 0 - 3 Benfica logo Benfica

Let’s take a chance on the +500 available that the Eagles secure a 3-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vangelis Pavlidis to Score -122 BetMGM logo

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has registered six goals in his past five Primeira Liga matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of -122.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -100 BetMGM logo

Each of the past three Tondela games have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with seven of the previous ten Benfica matches having the same result. There is juice when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is priced at -100.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Tondela Logo Tondela
Total
8.90 3.70 5.20
Home
8.11 3.00 5.11
Away
10.30 4.40 5.90
Benfica Logo Benfica
Total
8.70 6.40 2.30
Home
9.20 6.40 2.80
Away
8.70 5.30 3.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Benfica -1.75 -115
Total Goals Over 2.5 -159
Total Corners Under 9.5 -100

A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Benfica on the Asian Handicap at -1.75, more than two goals in total merged with Under 9.5 corners.

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Tondela vs Benfica Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Benfica Big Favourites to Win

With a proposed 79% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -385 odds about Benfica coming out on top in this Primeira Liga encounter. If you want to wager on the underdog, Tondela have been priced up at +950.

You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back Benfica at -141, go for Tondela at +750 or take the draw at +160.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -172 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Vangelis Pavlidis Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Vangelis Pavlidis at +170 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get -143 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)
First
-143
Anytime
+170
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Rafa Silva (Benfica)
First
+150
Anytime
+340
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Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)
First
+180
Anytime
+390
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Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)
First
+195
Anytime
+450
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Estadio Joao Cardoso
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Last Three H2H Estadio Joao Cardoso Games Feature Benfica Winning Against Tondela

Tondela have five losses, two draws and one victory in the last 8 home matches, recording an average of 0.75 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Benfica haven’t been beaten in ten straight games away from home. The Eagles have seven wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

The most recent Estadio Joao Cardoso meeting saw Benfica claim a 3-1 win over Tondela. In the previous 3 H2H meetings at Estadio Joao Cardoso, Benfica have won each and every time.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Tondela logo Tondela Home Stats 1-2-5 2.25 0.75 1.50 4 4 3 5
Benfica logo Benfica Away Stats 7-3-0 2.50 2.00 0.50 6 4 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Tondela logo Tondela League Stats
Benfica logo Benfica League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 9 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Tondela vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Tondela vs Benfica team news before placing your bets. Expect the predicted and confirmed Primeira Liga lineups along with timely injury updates.

Tondela Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Tondela Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

31 Bernardo Fontes
2 Bebeto 4 Christian Marques 20 Brayan Medina 60 Emmanuel Maviram
15 Sphephelo Sithole 10 Joe Hodge
27 Rodrigo Conceicao 97 Cicero 90 Makan Aiko
29 Jordan Pefok
1 Anatoliy Trubin
58 Daniel Banjaqui 4 Antonio Silva 30 Nicolas Otamendi 26 Samuel Dahl
8 Fredrik Aursnes 18 Leandro Barreiro
25 Gianluca Prestianni 10 Georgiy Sudakov 21 Andreas Schjelderup
14 Vangelis Pavlidis

Benfica Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Tondela Substitutes

  • 5Joao Afonso
  • 7Pedro Henryque
  • 8Helder Tavares
  • 14Xabi Huarte
  • 26Arjen van der Heide
  • 30Lucas Canizares
  • 32Juan Rodriguez
  • 48Tiago Manso
  • 79Hugo Felix

Benfica Substitutes

  • 5Enzo Barrenechea
  • 7Bruma
  • 9Franjo Ivanovic
  • 15Sidny Lopes Cabral
  • 16Manu Silva
  • 27Rafa Silva
  • 44Tomas Araujo
  • 50Diogo Ferreira
  • 72Anisio Cabral

Previous Tondela Lineups

25 Jan Primeira Liga
Famalicão 3-0 Tondela
18 Jan Primeira Liga
Tondela 0-1 Braga
11 Jan Primeira Liga
Moreirense 1-0 Tondela
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Tondela 3-1 Arouca
21 Dec Primeira Liga
Tondela 1-2 Casa Pia
15 Dec Primeira Liga
Nacional 3-1 Tondela

Previous Benfica Lineups

28 Jan Champions League
Benfica 4-2 Real Madrid
25 Jan Primeira Liga
Benfica 4-0 Estrela
21 Jan Champions League
Juventus 2-0 Benfica
17 Jan Primeira Liga
Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica
03 Jan Primeira Liga
Benfica 3-1 Estoril
28 Dec Primeira Liga
Braga 2-2 Benfica

Injuries & Suspensions

Tondela Injury Table
Type Name Info
Helder Tavares Other
Cicero Other
Benfica Injury Table
Type Name Info
Tomas Araujo Muscle
Joao Veloso Other
Team Squads

Tondela Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Cristiano Bacci

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Bernardo Fontes 31 G 19 1710 19 0 0 0 1 0
Christian Marques 4 D 17 1485 17 2 0 0 2 0
Pedro Henryque 7 M 19 1418 17 2 3 0 4 0
Emmanuel Maviram 60 D 17 1335 15 3 1 2 3 0
Brayan Medina 20 D 15 1316 15 2 0 0 6 2

Benfica Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Mourinho

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Otamendi 30 D 18 1620 18 0 2 0 5 0
Fredrik Aursnes 8 D 19 1610 18 1 3 2 1 0
Samuel Dahl 26 D 19 1600 18 1 1 0 2 0
Vangelis Pavlidis 14 F 19 1586 18 1 19 4 2 0
Anatoliy Trubin 1 G 17 1530 17 2 0 0 0 0
Portugal FlagPrimeira Liga Table
Liga Portugal Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 28 23 4 1 56:13 73
2 Sporting 28 22 5 1 73:17 71
3 Benfica 29 20 9 0 61:18 69
4 Braga 28 15 7 6 55:27 52
5 Famalicão 29 13 8 8 36:25 47
6 Gil Vicente 28 12 9 7 42:28 45
7 Estoril 28 10 7 11 50:47 37
8 Moreirense 29 10 6 13 32:41 36
9 Vitória 29 10 6 13 35:43 36
10 Alverca 29 9 8 12 32:47 35
11 Rio Ave 29 8 9 12 31:48 33
12 Arouca 29 9 5 15 37:58 32
13 Estrela 29 6 10 13 33:48 28
14 Santa Clara 29 7 7 15 26:37 28
15 Nacional 29 6 7 16 31:41 25
16 Casa Pia 28 5 10 13 28:52 25
17 Tondela 27 4 8 15 19:44 20
18 AVS 29 1 9 19 19:62 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Porto 14 11 3 0 29:6 36
2 Benfica 15 10 5 0 35:10 35
3 Sporting 13 11 1 1 40:6 34
4 Braga 14 8 3 3 29:13 27
5 Famalicão 15 8 3 4 24:10 27
6 Gil Vicente 14 8 3 3 25:12 27
7 Vitória 15 7 4 4 24:18 25
8 Estoril 14 6 5 3 27:19 23
9 Alverca 15 6 4 5 15:21 22
10 Moreirense 14 6 2 6 16:19 20
11 Arouca 14 5 3 6 21:27 18
12 Estrela 15 4 5 6 20:22 17
13 Santa Clara 15 5 2 8 13:16 17
14 Nacional 14 4 2 8 19:21 14
15 Casa Pia 13 2 7 4 17:23 13
16 Rio Ave 14 3 4 7 14:23 13
17 Tondela 14 1 6 7 9:17 9
18 AVS 15 1 5 9 11:25 8