Casa Pia v Benfica, 2026/27, TV channel, kick-off time and predicted line-up | OneFootball

Benfica visit Casa Pia at Estádio de Rio Maior on Monday, matchday two of Liga Portugal Betclic, seeking a first league win after a 2-2 opener against Académico de Viseu.

According to Glorioso 1904, Marco Silva's side drew 1-1 at Hearts on Thursday but advanced to the Europa League play-off after a 6-0 first-leg win at the Luz, which allowed rotation. Against Casa Pia, he is expected to go full strength.

The anticipated XI is Samuel Soares in goal, Alexander Bah, Clément Lenglet, Tomás Araújo and Samuel Dahl in defence, Enzo Barrenechea and Leandro Barreiro in midfield, with Rafa Silva, Georgiy Sudakov, Gianluca Prestianni and Vangelis Pavlidis ahead.

Fredrik Aursnes remains sidelined with a right foot problem, and Jaden Umeh is also out. Amar Dedic is unavailable as he is in England to sign for Newcastle, in a deal that could be worth 35 million.

With those absences, Silva is set to retain the core used in key Europa League games to target victory and avoid letting Porto open a gap, as Porto have won both fixtures so far.

Kick-off is Monday 17 August at 20:15 in Rio Maior. Live coverage is on Sport TV 1.

Match officials are João Pinheiro as referee, assistants Luciano Maia and Hugo Marques, fourth official Gonçalo Neves, VAR Rui Costa and AVAR Tiago Leandro.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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