Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction & Tips
Benfica and Barcelona face off at the Estadio da Luz in what should be one of the most exciting matches on Wednesday’s Champions League schedule. The Eagles, who drew 0-0 at Dynamo Kiev in their cup debut, started strong in the Primeira Liga this season and coach Jorge Jesus’ team leads the title race and is back from a 3-1 win on the pitch of Vitoria Guimaraes. Benfica, as mentioned, started their Champions League season with a goalless draw, but they are certainly able to keep up with the Catalans who this season, the first without Messi, do not seem to live up to their glorious past. Summer signing Roman Yaremchuk is expected to retain his forward spot after scoring two in the win at Guimaraes, while Goncalves, Radonjic, Seferovic and Svilar are likely to miss the game with injuries. Barça’s debut was overwhelmed at Camp Nou by Bayern Munich 3-0 and, given the length of their injury list, could also find problems in Lisbon. Blaugrana winning at home against Levante 3-0 in the last round of La Liga. Ansu Fati has recovered from a long-term injury, but Pedri, Wague, Dembele, Braithwaite, Balde, Jordi Alba and Aguero remain in doubt. Positive news is the return of Frankie de Jong from a disqualification round.
Benfica always winning at home this season in all competitions.
Barcelona in a positive streak of three games (1 win and 2 draws) but winning only in the last championship match against Levante.
Barcelona have not conceded goals in the last 4 head-to-head with Benfica.
Benfica have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 7 Champions League matches.
The absentees are many and among them also important names such as Seferovic in Benfica and Alba and Aguero in Barcelona. Benfica very cautious at home against a Barça who left their mark in the season only at times. Under 2.5 to keep an eye on also for the offered odds.
Benfica – Barcelona FREE TIPS
Barcelona – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
