LiontipsBenfica vs Club Brugge. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 UEFA Champions League (March 7, 2023).
Command Analysis
Benficaextended their unbeaten streak to 11 games in the Champions League after a surprisingly easy victory over today's opponent (2:0) in the first-leg game. That success helped Benfica's fans to forget the failure in the Portuguese Cup - the Eagles had been knocked out in the quarter-finals.
The Portuguese side suffered one defeat in 15 matches against Belgian teams. In the Primeira Liga, Roger Schmidt's team have 20 wins and two draws after 23 rounds, which corresponds to 62 points and first position in the standings. They have an impressive defensive record, having conceded only 13 goals this season. Currently, they have an eight-point lead over the second-placed Porto.
Ristic and Draxler are sidelined through injuries.
Club Bruggehave lost ground on the domestic front, and systematic problems have been revealed in the Champions League, too. The team qualified for the playoffs after a fantastic run of five clean sheets in the group stage, but in the first leg of their first playoff match, the Belgian side looked unimpressive.
There is still a small chance of advancing to the next round, but the overall form and poor morale of the team are unlikely to make it possible. Scott Parker's team recorded 12 wins and 10 draws in the domestic league, which corresponds to 46 points and fourth place in the table. On March 3, FCB lost to Oostende (0:3).
Skov and Hendrywill be on the bench due to injuries.
Trends
Ставка Correct score 1:1
Club Brugge have drawn 4 of their last 6 matches.
Ставка 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
In 3 out of 5 official games of the hosts, this bet won.
Ставка Club Brugge IT under 1.5 goals
Club Brugge have not scored more than 2 goals in their last 3 games.
Tip and bets
Our prediction is that the total number of goals scored in the match will be less than three. The home team will aim to secure the win without taking unnecessary risks. They are capable of winning by a single goal. We expect the away team to attack, but concede a decisive goal, similarly to what happened in the first leg.
Our prediction - total under 2.5 goals
The hosts will have an advantage, and the support of their fans will work as additional motivation. We believe that a draw is very likely, as it would suit Benfica perfectly. Club Brugge will strive to get a win, but we are not convinced by their form.
The second bet is a draw.
