Our prediction for this Portugal Primeira Liga match:
Belenenses
Match Time & Date:
27/11/2021
21:30
Prediction: 0-3
Benfica
Benfica will be aiming to regain top position in the standings when they take on Belenenses when they take on Estadio Nacional do Jamor on Matchday 12. The Eagles did well to hold Barcelona to a goalless draw on Tuesday evening, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday’s clash. All Pinho, Dias, Radonjic, Goncalves, and Lucas Verissimo have been struggling with injuries of late, but key attackers Seferovic and Nunez are both fit for the match.
O Belem, on the other hand, did well to beat Caldas 5-3 in the Taca de Portugal at the weekend, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against Benfica. The Eagles impressed in a 6-1 crushing over Braga in their last league match, and seeing that Jorge Jesus can count on key attackers this time out, away win should be considered.
Highlighted Player (Goncalo Silva):
Born in Barreiro, Portugal, on June 4, 1991, Goncalo Silva is a defender who plays for Belenenses. After starting his youth career at Barreirense, Goncalo Silva moved to Lousada before the start of the 2010/2011 season.
After making 28 appearances in the league for the club, the Portuguese defender joined Atletico Club de Portugal in the 2011/2012 season. In 2012 Goncalo Silva signed a deal with Braga B, but after scoring two goals in 83 appearances for the club, he joined his current club Belenenses in 2015.
The Portuguese footballer made his Primeira Liga debut in on October 26, 2015, in a 1-0 win over Uniao Madeira. His primary position is a centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine displays as a right-back as well. Goncalo Silva has one cap for the Portugal U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His preferred foot is right.
Highlighted Team (Benfica):
Member of the ‘Big Three’ clubs in Portugal alongside FC Porto and CP Sporting, Sport Lisboa e Benfica are the football club that has never been relegated from the Primeira Liga. The club is nicknamed Aguias because of the Eagle symbol atop the club’s crest. Benfica play their home games at the Estadio da Luz which replaced the original one in 2003 and which boasts the capacity of more than 64,000. Arguably the most successful club in Portugal, Benfica have won a record of 35 Primeira Liga titles and also a record 25 Taca de Liga and 7 Taca da Liga trophies.
Two-time European Cup winners, Benfica are the club known for their diligent work with youth players, many of which went on to make great careers abroad. The most prominent players to wear a Benfica shirt are legendary Eusebio, Manuel Bento, Jorge Tavares and most recently Javier Saviola, Nuno Gomes, David Luiz and Angel Di Maria.
