Benfica vs Tirsense Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Taca de Portugal

Benfica vs Tirsense Preview

• Tournament: Taca de Portugal
• Venue: Estadio Do Sport Lisoba E Benfica
• Date: 23rd April

• Kick-off Time: 07:15 PM GMT

  Benfica vs Tirsense is set to take on each other in the second leg of the semi-finals in the Taça de Portugal on 23rd April at Estadio Do Sport Lisoba E Benfica. Currently, Benfica is in great form and is one of the best teams in Liga Portugal. They are on par with first-place Sporting on points, but are second placed on goal difference. The hosts are in incredible form, winning their last five league games and are unbeaten in their last 13 games in domestic competitions, namely the Liga Portugal and the Taça de Portugal.

  Tirsense, on the other hand, managed to get a mid-table finish in Group A of the Campeonato De Portugal, with 7th place after finishing with 35 points in 26 games. Their form in the last five Campeonato De Portugal games has been decent since they have won three matches, lost one, and drawn one. Tirsense were doing great in the Taça de Portugal, scoring three goals, one in the Round of 16 and two in the quarter-final round. They did not concede a single goal during these games, and have a solid defense. They have conceded just one goal throughout the Taça de Portugal this year.

Benfica vs Tirsense Team News

Benfica Team News

Benfica has quite some injuries piled up as they enter a crucial stage of the season, contesting closely with Sporting CP to win the title. The confirmed long-term absentees are Alexander Bah and Manu Silva, both of whom are recovering from a cruciate ligament tear. Renato Sanches is also recovering from a muscle injury that he picked up in late March and is expected to return in a few weeks. However, Benfica are expected to rest a few crucial players since they have a 5-0 lead on aggregate, having scored five goals in the first leg.

Tirsense Team News

As for Tirsense, there are no injury concerns as such, and an attacking line-up is expected since they are already 5-0 down and have nothing to lose. The team is expected to line up with two forwards up front, and should stick with the center-back pairing of Borges and Pedro.

Benfica vs Tirsense Predicted Lineups

Benfica Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Soares

Defenders: Santos, Silva, Bajrami, Dahl

Midfielders: Luis, Barreiro, Schjeldrup

Forwards: Amdouni, Rego, Pavlidis

Tirsense Predicted Lineup (5-3-2)

Goalkeeper: Goncalves

Defenders: Torres, Borges, Pedro, Silva, Pereira

Midfielders: Carvalho, Franco, Rodrigues

Forwards: Reis, Mesquita

Benfica vs Tirsense H2H Record

Benfica and Tirsense have faced each other eight times in their history with Benfica winning six times and Tirsense winning twice.

Key Players To Watch For In Benfica vs Tirsense

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

The Greek international is a new arrival at Benfica and has had one of the best, if not the best, seasons in his career already. Pavlidis has scored 25 goals and has 10 assists to his name in 47 appearances for Benfica across all competitions this season. This includes a stunning UEFA Champions League campaign as well, in which he scored seven goals and had three assists in 12 appearances. Pavlidis has scored against big teams this season, namely a hat-trick against FC Barcelona in the UCL League stage, a goal against Juventus in the UCL league stage, and another hat-trick against Porto two weeks ago. Although Pavlidis can be rested, there is a good chance the manager might play him since this is a good chance for him to increase his goal tally this season.

Bernardo Dias Mesquita (Tirsense)

The Portuguese midfielder is a key player for Tirsense, often playing as a winger and centre-forward, which has showcased his versatility. Mesquita has scored two goals and has one assist in the five Taca de Portugal matches this season.

Benfica vs Tirsense Prediction

It is quite obvious what the result is going to be. Tirsense are already on the verge of a knockout, and Benfica are not a team that is going to hold back just because they are five goals up. It is likely that Benfica will score more goals and further strengthen their lead on aggregate.

Prediction: Benfica 2-0 Tirsense

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