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Club football returns to the fold with another set of friendly matches this week as Fulham lock horns with an impressive Benfica side in an interesting clash at the Estadio Algarve on Friday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Benfica vs Fulham Preview
Fulham finished in 13th place in the Premier League standings last season and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Cottagers eased past Luton Town by a 4-2 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Benfica, on the other hand, finished in second place in the Portuguese Liga last season and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The hosts thrashed Feyenoord by a comprehensive 5-0 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Benfica vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Benfica have an excellent record against Fulham and have won the only match that has been played out between the two teams. Fulham have never defeated Benfica in a friendly encounter in their history.
- The only match between Benfica and Fulham took place in a pre-season friendly in July 2022 and ended in a comprehensive 5-1 victory for Benfica.
- Neither team has been able to keep a clean sheet in the only game played out between the two teams in preseason games.
- Benfica have remained unbeaten in their five matches in their preseason campaign so far and have scored a total of 13 goals in their three victories during this period.
- Fulham were on a winless run of four matches before they ended their Premier League campaign with a victory against Luton Town.
Benfica vs Fulham Prediction
Benfica have enjoyed a fairly impressive campaign over the past year but were beaten to the league title by an inspired Sporting Lisbon side. The Portuguese giants have excellent players in their ranks and will need to make the most of their preseason campaign.
Fulham have been plagued by inconsistency in recent months and will look to test themselves against a strong opponent. Benfica are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Benfica 4-2 Fulham
Benfica vs Fulham Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Benfica to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Raul Jimenez to score - Yes
