Midtjylland vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
Midtjylland and Benfica meet at Cepheus Park Randers, in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League (3rd Qualifying Round), after Benfica won the first leg at home (4-1).
Despite the 3-goal disadvantage from the first leg, the home team will try to take advantage of the fact that they scored 1 away goal in that match. In their last match played, for the Superliga, they drew with Lyngby away by (3-3). In their last 10 home games Midtjylland record 5 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss. Their defense has not been very solid, as they suffered at least one goal in each of the last 10 games, but their attack has scored consistently, as they scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 6 times and managed only 1 comeback.
Midtjylland comes into this match after a 3-3 draw away to Lyngby. The home team usually plays with a 5-2-3 tactical system, with Oliver Sorensen and Raphae Onyedika in midfield. In the defensive sector, Henrik Jensen’s team can count on Erik Sviatchenko, a Ukrainian center-back who is the head of the backline. Sory Kaba, Anders Dreyer and Gustav Isaksen should be the strikers. The home coach will be without midfielder Evander, as he is recovering from a muscle fiber rupture.
The away team comes into this second leg with a 3 goal advantage, but suffered 1 goal at home in the first leg. The team comes into this match after a home win with Arouca by (4-0). In the last 10 away games played for all competitions, Benfica won 7, drew 2 and lost 1. Their attack has been scoring consistently, as they scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games.
Benfica comes into this match motivated after a 4×0 home win against Arouca on the first day of the Portuguese league: Gilberto, Rafa Silva and Enzo scored the goals. The team usually plays with a 4-4-2 tactical system, with Rafa Silva and Gonçalo Ramos as the two players tasked with sowing panic in the opposing defense. David Neres, Enzo Fernandez, Florentino and João Mário are expected to play in midfield. Benfica is expected to adopt a somewhat offensive approach, but without losing its defensive composure. Coach Roger Schmidt will be without central defender Lucas Veríssimo, as he is recovering from a partial ligament tear.
Midtjylland – Benfica FREE TIPS
OVER 3,5 GOALS @ 2.25
