LiontipsBenfica vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Champions League (September 29, 2021).
Command Analysis
Benfica started the season exceptionally well. Jorge Jesus' team has not suffered a single defeat yet. After knocking out Spartak and PSV in the Champions League qualifiers, the Eagles got into a tough group with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Dynamo Kyiv. In the first match of the group stage, Benfica recorded a goalless draw with Dynamo in Kyiv.
As for the Primeira Liga, Benfica currently top the standings with a four-point advantage over Porto and Sporting. In the last round, the Eagles beat Vitoria away from home with a score of 3:1, thus extending the unbeaten streak to 12 games across all tournaments.
Barcelona have a long list of injuries, which causes problems in both La Liga and in the Champions League. Ronald Koeman's team suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in their opening game of the Champions League (0:3). Barcelona can't afford to lose more points if they plan to get into the playoffs.
The Catalan giants have earned only 12 points in the first six matches of La Liga and sit 6h in the table. In the last round, Barcelona recorded their first victory in four games, defeating Levante with a score of 3:0. Ansu Fati returned to the lineup after a long absence and marked his return with a goal.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Benfica won 2 of their last 6 games with this score.
СтавкаBenfica to score in each half
In the last 2 games of Benfica, this bet played.
СтавкаBarcelona to score in 2nd Half
Barcelona scored in the second half in 2 of their last 3 games.
Tip and bets
Benfica gained momentum at the start of the season. They are unbeaten in 12 matches, and hope to keep this streak going. Lately, Barcelona haven't been able to deliver quality football and there are too many injuries in their squad. Moreover, Barcelona recorded just one victory over Benfica in their last three games at Estadio da Luz. We think that the visitors will not be able to win.
Prediction - Benfica to not lose.
Benfica won their last six home fixtures, scoring at least two goals in each of them. Barcelona are vulnerable in defense and can't build their attacking game. We think that Benfica will take advantage of the opponents' crisis.
Second prediction - Benfica to win by 1 goal.
