Arsenal vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
After the 1-1 first leg, Arsenal and Benfica return to face each other for the return of the round of 32 of the Europa League. The result of the first confrontation leaves open any solution for two teams that do not arrive at the best in the match. The gunners are returning from home defeat with Guardiola’s super City, 1-0, the third in the last five outings in which they have only achieved one success, with Leeds 4-2. The Londoners are tenth in the Premier League and can no longer hope to return to the Europe zone. Complicated season also for Benfica, currently fourth at home fifteen points behind Sporting first in their class. Impossible to think of returning to the title race especially after the last two draws with Farense 0-0 and Moreirense 1-1. The Europa League challenge is therefore the last chance for both of them to save the year.
There are three Arsenal matches in the last four games played in which fewer than three goals have been scored.
Problems in attack for gunners who have scored more than one goal in a single game (against Leddes 4-2) in the last six
Benfica arrive at the game after having registered six Under 2.5 in their last seven games
Very little show in the last Portuguese games, the last three ended once 0-0 and twice 1-1.
Similar squads, not brilliant periods and the next round still in the balance make Arsenal-Benfica a match with an almost impossible outcome to predict. Playing on neutral ground won’t help the gunners, so we’re aiming for the Under 2.5 result that could come as the two coaches are often more careful not to suffer than to attack, as recent results show. Furthermore, a single goal stuck in the opponent’s goal could be enough for both teams to pass the round.
Arsenal – Benfica FREE TIPS
Benfica – Win @ 4.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
