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TONDELA VS BENFICA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: TONDELA VS BENFICA
As Tondela prepare to host Benfica on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 21:30 under referee Godinho, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
TONDELA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Tondela, currently 16th in the standings with 18 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 41 points. They've earned 7 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
BENFICA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Benfica, sitting 3rd with 52 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 27 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR TONDELA VS BENFICA
Recent meetings between Tondela and Benfica have favored Benfica, ending in a 0-0 draw.
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Estrela Amadora, Tondela recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Benfica's last outing came against Santa Clara, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Silva, Araujo, Barreiro, Barrenechea, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Tondela are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Benfica are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR TONDELA VS BENFICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Tondela's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Benfica's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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