Warning, Benfica! Pavlidis' poor form could have consequences | OneFootball

The race for the league’s top scorer award has gained fresh momentum in recent weeks, largely due to the slowdown of Vangelis Pavlidis. The Benfica striker has 21 goals, but has not scored since matchday 27, against Vitória de Guimarães, and now sees the competition closing in at a decisive stage of the season.

The Greek international is going through his least productive spell since arriving at the Luz. In the last 12 matchdays, he has scored only twice and is now on a run of games without finding the back of the net, something that contrasts with the impact he had for much of the season.

Despite the recent dip, Pavlidis remains a key figure in Benfica’s attack and will still have opportunities to make up ground. Benfica - who have seen Lukebakio break his silence - head into the final matchdays with a trip to Famalicão, a home game against Braga, and a visit to Estoril, matches that could prove decisive in the outcome of this individual race.

Leading the way is Sporting’s Luis Suárez with 24 goals, also benefiting from the fact that he still has one more game to play. Even so, the Colombian is not in his best form either, having even missed a penalty in the derby against Benfica that could have strengthened his lead.

Besides the duo from the “big” clubs, there are other names to keep in mind. Yanis Begraoui, from Estoril, has 19 goals and could force his way into the battle, as could Nacional’s Jesús Ramírez, who is in good form. With only a few matchdays left, the margin for error is minimal, and Pavlidis knows he will have to quickly rediscover his scoring touch to return to the top.

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