In this 23rd week match, on Fri Mar 3rd, Benfica will host Famalicão in a clash of these two extremely mismatched Primeira Liga teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 9 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 1st placed Benfica is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Vizela. João Mário struck first for Benfica in the 38th minute on a feed from David Neres, then João Mário added another in the 38th minute In the end, Vizela couldn’t muster any offence and Benfica ran away with the shutout win. Benfica is on a hot streak lately, with only 1 loss in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 10th placed Famalicão, recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Portimonense. L. Baldé Sanca struck first for Famalicão in the 85th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring At the end of 90 a dissapointed Portimonense couldn’t manage to score, and Famalicão took the shutout win. Famalicão is looking for direction having 5 win and 4 losses in their last 10 matches.
Famalicão and Benfica last played eachother at the Estádio Municipal 22 De Junho on Sep 10th. Benfica was victorious by a score of 1 to 0. Rafa Silva struck first for Benfica in the 63rd minute on a feed from Álex Grimaldo, and with that single goal the scoring was complete. Neither team could manage anything else In the end, Famalicão was frustrated by Benfica’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Benfica ended the match with the shutout victory.
L. Baldé Sanca has been the most prolific scorer on Famalicão in the last five matches with 2 goals. Benfica is glad to have João Mário in top form. In the last 5 matches the midfielder has scored eight goals.