Salzburg vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
Red Bull Salzburg must protect 3rd place in this final match. A win or a draw would send the Austrian club into the 1/16th final of the Europa League. Bundesliga leaders Red Bull Salzburg have been unbeaten for a month now, having recorded 2 straight wins over Wolfsberger (1-0) and Rapid Vienna (0-1) on Saturday since their European draw in Spain against Real Sociedad (0-0). Benfica, meanwhile, are 3rd in Liga Sagres and bottom of their Champions League group. The Lisbon club have been stagnating since the end of November, drawing 3 of their last 3 matches – against Inter Milan (3-3) at the Stade de la Luz, at Moreirense (0-0) and at Farense (1-1) at the weekend. The Portuguese have lost their 2 European trips in this C1 to Inter Milan (1-0) and Real Sociedad (3-1)… A 3rd defeat to come at Salzburg’s Red Bull Arena?
Benfica lost the first leg 0-2.
The Portuguese club is currently on a run of 3 draws in a row, Champions League and Liga Sagres combined.
Red Bull Salzburg are unbeaten in 5 matches (3 wins and 2 draws) in all competitions.
Salzburg are on a 2-match home winning streak ahead of Hartberg and Wolfsberger.
Benfica have not won away from home for 2 matches (Real Sociedad and Moreirense).
Salzburg – Benfica FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
