The Primeira Liga match between Benfica vs Estoril Praia will take place at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on Monday at 2:00 am IST.
On Sunday, Benfica, who are near the top of the Primeira Liga, will play against Estoril Praia, who are near the bottom. Both teams need to win for different reasons: Benfica to stay in contention for the title and Estoril to avoid relegation.
Benfica is just one point behind Sporting Lisbon in the league table and has a chance to take the top spot if they win this weekend. They’re hoping Sporting Lisbon slips up, but they need to keep pushing as the season nears its end. Benfica drew against Rangers recently, thanks to an own goal. They haven’t won in their last three games after losses to Sporting Lisbon and Porto. Coach Roger Schmidt wants this winless streak to end. Benfica also wants to avenge their loss to Estoril in the Taca da Liga semi-final the last time they played, where Estoril won in a penalty shootout.
Estoril will take confidence from their past win against Benfica, as they’ve only won six games this season. They’re just above the relegation zone based on goal difference, so they need points urgently. Estoril hasn’t performed well away from home, winning only one game, and they haven’t won in their last four matches. However, coach Vasco Seabra believes they can avoid relegation, especially considering how tight the league table is. A win could see them move up to 12th place. Despite their recent defeat against Vitoria SC, Estoril knows they must play better to improve their position.
Benfica probable starting lineup: Trubin, Aursnes, A. Silva, Otamendi, Morato, Neves, Luis, Di Maria, R. Silva, Mario, Cabral
Estoril Praia probable starting lineup: Figueira, Basso, Volnei, Mangala, Tavares, Fernandes, Zanocelo, Araujo, Guitane, A Marques, J Marques
Benfica
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Rangers | 2-2 (D) |
| FC Porto | 0-5 (L) |
| Sporting CP | 1-2 (L) |
| Portimonense | 4-0 (W) |
| Toulouse | 0-0 (D) |
Estoril
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Vitoria Guimaraes | 1-3 (L) |
| Vizela | 3-3 (D) |
| Gil Vicente | 1-3 (L) |
| Boavista | 1-2 (L) |
| Estrela | 1-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- Result | Score |
|---|---|
| Estoril beat Benfica | 2-1 |
| Benfica beat Estoril | 1-0 |
| Benfica beat Estoril | 1-0 |
| Benfica beat Estoril | 1-0 |
| Benfica beat Estoril | 5-1 |
The Primeira Liga match between Benfica vs Estoril Praia will take place at Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica on Monday at 2:00 am IST.
| Benfica vs Estoril Praia | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | March 11 |
| Venue | Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| Kickoff time in Portugal | 9:30 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 2:00 am (Monday) |
Football fans internationally can watch the match live via Triller TV+, GOLTV Play while those in Portugal can catch the live action via Benfica TV.
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