Benfica vs Rangers Prediction & Tips
Benfica and Rangers play at the Sport Lisboa e Benfica Stadium in a Europa League match (Round of 16). In the last 3 years there have only been 2 direct encounters between these two teams: one on 26-11-2020, which ended in a draw (2-2), and the most recent on 05-11-2020, which ended in a draw (3-3).
The home team arrive at this stage of the Europa League (Round of 16) after a (0-0) draw away and a (2-1) home win against Toulouse. The team comes into this game on the back of a 5-0 defeat away to Porto. Benfica have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 home games in all competitions. Their defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 8 of their last 10 games. In their home games there is a tendency for goals, as 25 of their last 29 games have ended with more than 1.5 goals. In 15 games, they’ve conceded the first goal 7 times but managed to turn the game around 3 times. In their last 20 home games in all competitions, there’s 1 period that stands out: they’ve conceded 6 of their 16 goals between the hour mark (46′-60′).
Benfica go into this match demotivated after a heavy 5-0 defeat at Porto in the Portuguese top flight. The eagles have reached this stage of the Europa League after eliminating Toulouse in the previous round. The home side usually play a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring a more organized style of play, mostly using the central corridor area. In this formation, the three players with a more attacking role are Rafa, Ángel Dí Maria and Arthur Cabral. It should be noted that the player who will lead the midfield players is midfielder João Mário. Juan Bernat is out of this game due to physical problems.
In their last Premier League match, they lost 1-2 at home to Motherwell. Their last away game was in the Premier League and ended in a (1-2) win against Kilmarnock. In their last 10 away games, Rangers have won 8 and lost 2. Their attack has scored regularly, scoring in 5 of their last 6 games in this competition. In 15 games, they’ve only managed 1 reverse in the 4 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Rangers go into this match on the back of a 1-2 defeat at Motherwell in a Scottish league match: the team’s only goal was scored by James Tavernier. The Scots have reached this stage of the Europa League after finishing in 1st place in Group C with 11 points. The visiting club usually play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring a more attacking style of play, attacking through the side corridors. In this design, the three men who will have a more attacking mission are Ross McCausland, Fábio Silva and Óscar Cortés. Kemar Roofe and Danilo are out of the game, both with physical problems.
Benfica – Rangers FREE TIPS
UNDER 3.5 GOALS @ 1.45
