- Maritimo have won four, drawn two and lost two of their eight home games in Segunda Liga this season.
- Benfica Lisbon B have won one, drawn three and lost two of their six away games in Segunda Liga, averaging 1.67 goals per game both scored and conceded on the road.
- Maritimo have conceded just eight goals in eight home fixtures in the second division.
Maritimo on a roll
CS Maritimo Funchal are the clear favorites for Tuesday’s Segunda Liga game against Benfica Lisbon B, but the 1.95 about the home side is too short for us to back with any great enthusiasm, even though they are flying high in second place with 29 points from 14 games. The CS Maritimo Funchal vs Benfica Lisbon B prediction points towards a likely home win, given Maritimo's strong form.
Vasco Matos’ pragmatic and disciplined approach has the team in the promotion race and even though Benfica B are a good team, they are at the opposite end of the table in 15th with 14 points from 13 games according to the latest CS Maritimo Funchal vs Benfica Lisbon B preview.
Benfica B are winless in their last two trips to Funchal
Maritimo have won their last three home games in Segunda Liga
Benfica B have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five, so we are inclined to support the hosts for this clash based on the current CS Maritimo Funchal vs Benfica Lisbon B prediction. Matos has his side set up to be a deep block, a double pivot system that ensures the defence is always protected and his forwards are efficient finishers on the counter.
Carlos Daniel leads the attack with six goals in 14 Liga Segunda games and five of the team's last ten goals. Benfica Lisbon B’s pressing game could make this a lively game, but the hosts have an outstanding record of conceding just eight in eight at home and we’ll take them to keep it up according to our CS Maritimo Funchal vs Benfica Lisbon B betting tips.
Benfica B have more than just development to play for
Nelson Verissimo’s side plays a high-tempo, high-pressing game that is designed to develop the young talent at his disposal and they have scored an average of 1.67 goals per away game, albeit conceding the same amount. Jelani Trevisan is the most prolific player with four in just eight Segunda Liga appearances, three of the last 10 his team have registered, so he is clinical.
There’s a clear contrast between these two teams with Maritimo gunning for promotion and Benfica more concerned with player development. But the visitors have played well recently, having drawn 2-2 at Uniao de Leiria and beaten Oliveirense 2-0 at home. They are winless in their last two away trips to Funchal, however, and winless in their three previous Segunda Liga head-to-heads with Maritimo, who have won twice and drawn once.
This CS Maritimo Funchal vs Benfica Lisbon B prediction highlights Maritimo’s five-game winning streak in Segunda Liga, having beaten Torreense 2-0 at home and Portimonense by the same score away. They are in superb form and can extend their streak with another home win, but Benfica B can cause some problems and ‘Both Teams To Score’ at 1.98 looks an intriguing play.
