Barcelona vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
Despite the many troubles that have affected Barcelona this season, from the summer farewell of Messi to the substitution on the bench between Ronald Koeman and Xavi, the Blaugrana are today in second place in Group E of the Champions League and with a victory at the Camp Nou against Benfica on the fifth day they would guarantee the qualification for the round of 16. Fundamental were the two consecutive 1-0 obtained against Dynamo Kiev in the last few days. Fresh from another 1-0, the one in the derby against Espanyol, Barcelona will have to deal with a very long list of unavailable due to injuries such as Sergio Aguero, Martin Braithwaite, Ousmane Dembélé, Pedri, Ansu Fati and Sergino Dest, and for reasons of Uefa lists will not be able to field the latest arrival Dani Alves. Benfica instead have the chance to reopen the games by winning in Catalonia after having collected two knockouts and 9 goals in total against Bayern Munich. Everything was easy for Jorge Jesus’ eagles in the last season in which they overwhelmed Paços de Ferreira at home 4-1. Absent due to injury Lucas Verissimo and Rodrigo Pinho.
Barcelona unbeaten in 4 consecutive games between league and cups with 2 wins and 2 draws.
Barcelona have won 4 of their last 6 home games across all competitions.
Barcelona have won 2 of their 3 previous home games against Benfica.
Although with difficulty, Barcelona have won the last two Champions League matches remaining alive in the race to qualify and knowing that the last match will be against the fearsome Bayern, the Catalans will have to try to win at home with Benfica to close the qualifying speech. That’s why we choose the 1.
Barcelona – Benfica FREE TIPS
Barcelona – Win @ 1.65
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
