Mafra vs Benfica B tips and predictions

Mafra mental strength makes them tough to beat

There's no dispute that Mafra should start as strong favourites but there's nothing to get carried away with in the price. However, they are picked to win.

From the first whistle Mafra will pressure Benfica B. Adversities have slowly been stacking up for this group of away players over their last 13 fixtures. They've been beaten 9 times in that period. They don't have the tools to manufacture many opportunities here.

The hosts have enjoyed some form on their own paddock. Mafra scored two or more goals in 3 of their recent 4 home matches and that approach has been consolidated at the back where they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 5 games. This clash is another chance for them to keep a clean sheet.

There have been performances where Benfica B have lost their shape and they haven't had the fundamentals at the back. They have conceded two or more goals in 10 of their last 13 matches. This is terrible preparation for the task ahead of them.

Mafra have won 3 of the last 5 fixtures between these sides before this one. Maybe the form book can go out the window, but the head-to-head stats could be an indication of what will unfold.

It's felt that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the favouritism for Mafra. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter.