Benfica Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Guimaraes
pair Anthony Sardinha
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Pronostic Liga Portugal
This coming Saturday, Lisbon’s iconic “Cathedral,” also known as the Estádio da Luz, will bear witness to a thrilling clash between two high-flying Liga Portugal sides – Benfica and Guimaraes.
With both teams enjoying strong starts to the season, this promises to be an electric encounter with plenty at stake. For Benfica, currently sitting in third place, victory would propel them closer to league leaders Sporting and Porto. With a game in hand, the “Águias” have a real opportunity to close the gap on their rivals.
Benfica’s form has been nothing short of exemplary. Undefeated since their opening-day loss to Famalicao back in August, they’ve rattled off nine wins and a draw, showcasing their attacking prowess while maintaining a solid defensive line.
Boasting the second-best defense in the league with only seven goals conceded, Benfica have been clinical in attack too, finding the net 30 times in just 11 matches, averaging an impressive 2.7 goals per game. Their confidence will be sky-high after last weekend’s 2-0 win against Arouca. With the home crowd behind them on Saturday, Benfica will be looking to extend their Unbeaten Streak
Guimaraes, positioned in sixth place with 21 points, also have their sights firmly set on climbing the table. A win on Saturday would see Rui Borges’ men pry open the door to the top five.
However, while Guimaraes have impressed domestically, their form on the road has been inconsistent.
They’ve secured two away wins along with two draws, but have also suffered two defeats. A worrying trend for Guimaraes is their recent away struggles, failing to win any of their last three games on the road: a 1-1 draw against Casa Pia, a 2-2 stalemate with Estrela, and a 1-0 loss to Santa Clara. This slump in form away from home poses a significant challenge as they prepare to face a formidable Benfica side.
The stage is set for a captivating encounter between two ambitious teams vying for European qualification. Benfica, brimming with confidence and enjoying an exceptional run of form, are clear favorites.
But Guimaraes, known for their resilience, will be determined to pull off an upset.
Will Benfica maintain their impressive form and consolidate their position in the league table? Or can Guimaraes overcome their recent away woes and spring a surprise? Only time will tell.
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What tactical approach might Guimaraes take to challenge Benfica in the midfield?
## Benfica Eager to Extend Winning Streak Against Guimaraes
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today is football journalist Alex Reed to discuss Saturday’s highly anticipated clash between Benfica and Guimaraes. Alex Reed, Benfica have been on a tear lately. Can you tell us more about their current form?
**Alex Reed:** Alex Reed: Absolutely! Benfica are flying high right now. Since their opening day loss to Famalicao, they’ve been absolutely unbeaten [1]. They’re currently sitting in third place, just behind Sporting and Porto, and a win on Saturday could really put them in a strong position to challenge for the title.
**Interviewer:** Guimaraes are no slouches either. What kind of challenge are they likely to pose to Benfica?
**Alex Reed:** Alex Reed: Guimaraes are definitely a tough opponent. They’ve had a strong start to the season themselves. Benfica will need to be at their best to secure a win.
**Interviewer:** Where do you see the key battles taking place on the pitch?
**Alex Reed:** Alex Reed: I think the midfield will be crucial. Benfica have some real quality in the middle of the park, and they’ll need to control the tempo of the game to dictate the flow. Guimaraes will be looking to disrupt that and hit Benfica on the counter-attack, so it’s sure to be a fascinating tactical battle.
**Interviewer:** what’s your prediction for Saturday’s game?
**Alex Reed:** Alex Reed: I think it will be a close game. Benfica are definitely the favorites, but Guimaraes are capable of causing an upset. I’m predicting a narrow win for Benfica.
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