LiontipsBenfica vs PSV Eindhoven. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (August 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
Benfica have not lost a single game since May when they got beaten by Braga in the final of the Cup of Portugal (0:2). Jorge Jesus' team defeated Lille (1:0) and drew with Marseille (1:1) in the test matches, and knocked Spartak Moscow out of the Champions League qualification, winning both legs with an aggregate score of 4:0. In the Primeira Liga, the Eagles won the first two games over Moreirensi (2:1) and Aroka (2:0). Currently, Benfica are among the leaders of the standings.
PSV Eindhoven have not lost for 17 games in a row. The impressive winning streak started in March. They had a powerful start to the new season, having won the last six official matches. Roger Schmidt's charges knocked Galatasaray out of the Champions League qualification with an aggregate score of 7:2. After that, PSV defeated Midtjylland twice (3:0 and 1:0).
PSV also are doing great in the Eredivisie so far. They won the first away game against Heracles (2:0). In the Super Cup match, the club from Eindhoven completely crushed Ajax (4:0).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:2
This score was recorded in two of the last four head-to-head games.
СтавкаPSV to score in 2nd half
PSV have consistently scored after halftime in the last four away games.
СтавкаBenfica to score in 1st half
Benfica have scored four goals before halftime in their last five home games.
Tip and bets
Both teams haven't yet lost in the new season, and they both have gained good momentum. Benfica, just like PSV, can boast skilled performers and prefer open attacking football. We believe that the Portuguese club will try to get the best result at home because the away game will be difficult for them. The visitors will try to catch Benfica on counterattacks. We believe that both teams will create many attacking chances and score multiple goals.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals.
This fixture doesn't have a clear favourite, but we slightly prefer the Dutch club. PSV played more official games this season and they won in all of them. Eindhoven can play well on counterattacks, using the potential of their skilled wingers, who can keep crossing to the strikers. We think this will be a close battle, and the guests will at the very least not lose.
Second bet - Asian handicap (0) to PSV.
