Benfica vs Southampton is a friendly match as part of both teams' preparations for the 2023/24 season. The game will take place at St George's Park National Football Centre in Staffordshire, England.

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This is the first friendly match for both Benfica and Southampton in the summer of 2023. Previously, the two teams had ended the 2022/23 season in contrasting ways.

Benfica had a successful season, winning the Portuguese Primeira Liga title and reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League. On the other hand, Southampton was relegated to the Championship, becoming the first team to be relegated from the Premier League last season.

Ahead of the match against Southampton, Benfica successfully acquired Angel Di Maria (free transfer) and Orkun Kokcu (from Feyenoord). Southampton has not made any transfers so far. However, Theo Walcott and Mohamed Elyounoussi have left the club after the expiration of their contracts, while goalkeeper Willy Caballero has retired.

Head-to-head history between Benfica and Southampton

There is no available data, indicating that the two teams have not faced each other before.

Odds for Benfica vs Southampton

Asian Handicap

Anything can happen in a friendly match, where a supposedly weaker team can defeat a higher-rated team. Southampton may not be inferior to Benfica in terms of squad quality, but they may struggle to match the cohesion in Benfica's playing style. Therefore, it would be challenging for The Saints to achieve a positive result against The Eagles.

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Over/Under

As it is only a friendly match, both teams are not under any pressure regarding their performance or points. This relaxed atmosphere promises an entertaining encounter in terms of goals scored and on-field situations.

Team News for Benfica vs Southampton

Benfica: Andre Gomes is still recovering from an injury, while Angel Di Maria and Orkun Kokcu are likely to feature.

Southampton: Juan Larios is not yet ready to return to action.

Expected Lineups for Benfica vs Southampton

Benfica: Vlachodimos; Gilberto, Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Luis, Chiquinho; Mario, Silva, Aursnes; Goncado Ramos.

Southampton: McCarthy; Bree, Bednarek, Lyanco, Walker-Peters; Ward-Prowse, Lavia; Armstrong, Carlos Alcaraz, Aribo; Sulemana.

Score Prediction: Benfica 3-2 Southampton

Asian Handicap: Choose Benfica

Over/Under: Choose Over.

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