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Farense will entertain Benfica at Estádio de São Luís in the Taca de Portugal round of 16 on Tuesday. The hosts were eliminated from the third round while the capital club lost in the semifinals to local rivals Sporting last season.
Leões de Faro have been in good touch recently, suffering one loss in their last eight games in all competitions. They played Santa Clara in their first Primeira Liga match of the year and were held to a goalless draw away from home. Marco Moreno picked up two yellow cards in the first half.
The visitors played Sporting in the Taca da Liga final last week and defeated them 7-6 in the penalty shootout after the score ended 1-1 in regulation time. Andreas Schjelderup scored his first goal for the club in the first half, with Ángel Di María providing the assist.
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Farense vs Benfica Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 51 times in all competitions. As expected, the capital club have been the dominant side in these meetings with 34 wins. The hosts have six wins to their name and 11 games have ended in draws.
- The visitors are unbeaten in their 10 meetings in the 21st century against Leões de Faro, recording seven wins.
- They last met in the Primeira Liga in November and the visitors recorded a comeback 2-1 win.
- Farense have lost four of their last 14 games in all competitions, with three of these losses coming at home.
- Benfica have scored at least two goals in four of their last five away games in this fixture.
- The two teams will meet for the first time in the Taca de Portugal.
- The hosts have scored six goals in two games in the Taca de Portugal this season. The capital club have scored nine goals while keeping clean sheets.
Farense vs Benfica Prediction
Leões de Faro are unbeaten in their last three games, with two ending in draws. They have recorded two wins in their eight home games across all competitions this season while suffering five losses. They have won just one of their last 17 games in this fixture while suffering 12 losses, which is a cause for concern.
Marco Moreno was red-carded in the league match against Santa Clara and will serve a suspension here. Artur Jorge is nursing an injury and will play no part in this match.
As Águias won the Taca da Liga last week and will look to continue that form here. They have scored at least two goals in their last 10 meetings against the hosts and are strong favorites. They will play for the fourth time in 11 days, so fatigue will be a factor.
Renato Sanches has been injured again and faces another lengthy spell on the sidelines. Tiago Gouveia remains a long-term absentee while Gianluca Prestianni and Jan-Niklas Beste will also sit this one out.
The visitors have been the dominant side in this fixture and, considering their better goalscoring form this season, they are expected to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Farense 1-3 Benfica
Farense vs Benfica Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
