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Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica: prediction for the UEFA Champions League game
On Wednesday, Maccabi Haifa will host Benfica at the Sammy Ofer Stadium in the final game of the Champions League group stage. What to expect from the teams? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Maccabi Haifa
IsraelMaccabi Haifa ended up in the same group as Benfica, PSG, and Juventus and were the clear outsiders from the very start of the competition. Despite their best efforts, the Greens couldn't earn points in the first three games, but we should acknowledge, that in each game, Maccabi put up a good fight.
Barak Bakhar's men created a sensation in the fourth match, when they beat Juventus (2:0) at home. After that, Maccabi got thrashed by PSG (2:7). The team has a chance to qualify for the Europa League playoffs, but they must get a better result than Juventus in their last match.
Benfica
PortugalBenfica weren't considered favourites in Group H, yet they have exceeded all expectations. The team is undefeated after five games, level on points with PSG. After a (2:0) victory over Maccabi, the Eagles beat Juventus (2:1).
Roger Schmidt's side got two draws against PSG (1:1) and secured their ticket to the playoffs by beating Juventus (4:3) last week. They even have a chance of finishing in first place if they can deliver a better result than the French team.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 7 games of Maccabi Haifa.
СтавкаMaccabi to score in 1st half
In 2 Champions League home games, Maccabi scored in the first half.
СтавкаBenfica to score in each half
In the last 2 games of Benfica, this bet won.
Tip and bets
Benfica are already qualified for the knockouts, but they have a chance to finish on top of Group H if they win tonight. We do not believe that Maccabi will create another sensation - the Eagles are on top form and have a serious class advantage.
Our prediction –Asian handicap (-1) to Benfica
We expect Benfica to put their best foot forward in Haifa - they will surely strive to secure the top-line finish. This should be a confident win for the Portuguese side.
Second bet - Benfica to win by 2 goals
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