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Nice vs Benfica Prediction – Champions League

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Check out the best predictions for Nice vs Benfica

Here you find the best prediction for Nice vs Benfica for the Champions League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from previous matches to provide the best prediction for this clash between Nice and Benfica.

Nice

2nd match scheduled for: 12 August 2025

06 August 2025 – 19::00
UEFA Champions League
2025/2026
Qualification Round 3 – Round 3 – 1st Game

Benfica

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Nice vs Benfica

The best prediction for Nice vs Benfica in the Champions League is that Benfica will avoid losing. While the home side will have the backing of their supporters, they are up against an opponent that comes into this match buoyed by their recent Super Cup victory over Sporting. Moreover, Benfica possesses a more robust arsenal for this encounter. Therefore, considering these factors, betting on “Benfica to win or draw” in this match presents itself as an appealing option.

The best prediction for Nice vs Benfica

Draw nullifies bet: Benfica

Match preview: Nice vs Benfica

Nice and Benfica face off at Allianz Riviera, in a match for the UEFA Champions League (Qualification Round 3). There has only been one direct confrontation in the last three years between these teams, on 15 July 2022, which ended in a 3-0 victory for Benfica. The home advantage could play a significant role here, as Benfica tends to demonstrate considerable discrepancies in their home and away results.

Team analysis: Nice

The home side is making their debut in this edition of the UEFA Champions League as they strive for a positive result, leveraging the home advantage. This team sees little influence from home games, with comparable performances both at home and away. In their last 30 matches, they have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses away, scoring 25 goals and conceding 21, compared to 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses at home, with 28 goals scored and 17 conceded. In their most recent friendly, they secured a win against Feyenoord (1-2). Over their last 10 home matches, Nice has achieved 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. However, defensive solidity has not been their strong suit, having conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, albeit their attack has been consistently potent, scoring in 9 of those games. There is a notable trend for goals in their home fixtures, as 20 of their last 21 encounters have seen more than 1.5 goals. The team often opens the scoring easily, having netted the first goal in 12 of their last 15 matches, with 9 of those leading at halftime and maintaining the advantage until the final whistle.

Nice arrives at this third Champions League round after finishing 4th in Ligue 1 for 2024/25. Managed by Franck, the team typically sets up in a 3-4-3 formation, favouring an organised play style with a solid presence on the flanks. Moffi, Sofiane Diop, and Mohamed-Ali Cho are set to be their main offensive threats. In midfield, Morgan Sanson stands out as the playmaker. Notably absent from this match are Tanguy Ndombélé, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Youssouf Ndayishey, all sidelined due to injuries.

Team analysis: Benfica

The visiting team comes into this Champions League match with aspirations of achieving a strong away result. Interestingly, they have been more formidable on the road than at home, with 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 30 away fixtures compared to 9 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss at home. Benfica arrives after a narrow win over Sporting CP (0-1). Their last 10 matches across all competitions have yielded 7 victories, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. While they have conceded goals in 7 of these games, their attack has shown consistency, scoring in each of their last 10 matches. In 15 contests, they have conceded the first goal on 4 occasions, failing to turn the tide in their favour on those occasions.

Benfica progresses to this third round of the Champions League after finishing 2nd in the Portuguese League for 2024/25. Looking ahead, the team enters this match motivated by their success in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup 2025/26, where they triumphed over Sporting by 1-0. Managed by Bruno Lage, Benfica typically employs a 4-3-3 system, with Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Fredrik Aursnes, and Vangelis Pavlidis forming the attacking trio. They often exploit the flanks during offensive surges, taking advantage of the speed of Amar Dedic and Samuel Dahl. Bruma, Alexander Bah, and Manu Silva are set to miss out on this fixture due to injuries.