Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction
Check out the best predictions for
Benfica vs Barcelona
Check out the best predictions for
Benfica vs Barcelona
, along with a detailed match analysis, preview, and free betting tips.
Read under our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their latest home and away matches, to provide the best prediction for this match between
Benfica vs Barcelona
.
![]() Benfica | ![]() Barcelona |
Best bet prediction:
Comparing the two teams, Benfica will be able to explore the fact of playing at home, where it usually displays more fearless football. However, Barcelona’s individual technical capacity and its possession control headquarters can determine factors. An intense match is expected, where the control of the middle -will be vital to dictate the pace of the match. The persistence of Barcelona’s attack may force Benfica to adopt a more retracted posture, seeking quick and against -attack transitions. Our prediction is that, in this match, 2 or more goals can occur.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (riskiest bet prediction)
Both teams to score? Yes
Match prediction
Benfica and Barcelona measure their strength at Sport Lisboa and Benfica Stadium, at a meeting for the UEFA Champions League (16 round). The history of recent direct clashes between these two teams indicates the total balance, as there have been 1 draw and 1 victory for each team in the last 3 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams on 21-01-2025 ended FC Barcelona’s victory by (4-5). In this correspondence, the domestic factor can play an important role, as Barcelona plays significant differences in the results of homes and visitors.
Benfica Analysis
The home team reaches this phase of the UEFA Champions League (16 round) after eliminating Monaco, after a draw at (3-3) at home and one (0.1) victory for the previous eliminatory. This is a team little affected by the domestic factor, that is, it has similar results at home and outside, as in the last 30 records 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 24 goals scored and 13 admitted, against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses at home, with 45 goals scored and 13 admitted. In the last match he played at the Portuguese Cup, he won Sporting Braga at home by (1-0). In the last 5 home games for the UEFA Champions League Benfica Records 1 win 1. 2 draws and 2 losses.
In this competition, they did not win in their stadium for 4 matches. His attack has regularly scored, as he was able to perform in 8 of the last 10 games in this competition. In their home matches, there is a trend for goals, as 28 in 35 end with over 2.5 goals in the top scorer.
Benfica comes into this confrontation with a good recent story in the local season, in a position disputed at the top of the NOS League table. With a solid cast, the Portuguese team combines youth and experience, with players like the. Di María, who brings creativity and experience to attack. The defense has been consistent, although not impenetrable, and Benfica’s match is usually controlled in the middle. His home performance in the Champions League was marked by the ability to press, always seeking to maximize the domestic factor, which was decisive in previous clashes. However, against a Barcelona strain opponent, tactics and discipline will be crucial, especially since the team will need to balance the defense and attack so as not to suffer in quick transitions.
Analysis of Barcelona
This is a team that curiously has more positive results outside than at home, as in the last 30 games you record 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss as a visitor, with a total of 49 goals scored and 18 admitted. Already in closed environments, has won 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with a total of 46 goals scored and 16 conceded. In the last match he played for La Liga, he won Real Sociedad at home by (4-0). His last match as a visitor went to La Liga and ended with a (0-2) win against Las Palmas. In the last 4 games as a visitor to UEFA Champions League Barcelona Records 3 Wins and 1 loss. The team has allowed goals for the opponent in 6 of the last 8 games, so that they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored with great regularity, as it has always scored at least one goal in the last 8 games in this competition. In their games, there is a tendency to have goals, because in 28 of the last 30 games, there have been over 1.5 goals and 24 of the last 30 there have been over 2.5 goals. This is a team that usually has no difficulty opening the score: scored the first goal in 6 of the last 8 games of the UEFA Champions League, of these 6 reached the break in 4 and managed to keep the advantage by the end of 90 ‘in 5.
Barcelona comes to this duel with an impressive story at La Liga, leading the competition with a substantive advantage in the goal balance. With talented players scattered throughout the team, the highlight is the attack, which has been lethal. The presence of players like ANSU FATI, who have unique sparkles of creativity and agility, add up to a difficult offensive line to contain. However, the defense showed vulnerabilities in recent games, and European competition brought challenges that required significant tactical adjustments. According to current management, Barcelona seeks not only to master the possession, but also pressures the high characteristics that should remain in this confrontation in search of a positive outcome away from home.
Best predictions for this match
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (riskiest bet prediction)
Both teams to score? Yes
‘,’ ‘,’ DODD BET HOUSES ‘, SETTINGS); });