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Benfica vs Bologna: Prediction and Betting Tips with Odds 3.15
Benfica will host Bologna on December 11 in the sixth round of the Champions League. Will the Eagles be able to justify their status as favourites and secure a home win, or will the Rossoblu end their four-game losing streak and be able to join the fight for a playoff spot? In our forecast, we have looked in detail at the teams' strengths and weaknesses and selected the most reliable bets. Which choice should you make?
Command Analysis
Benfica
PortugalCurrent form
Benfica approached the start of the Champions League as a clear contender for a playoff spot, but at the same time could hardly count on a place in the top eight; the selection of players does not allow them to set such ambitious goals. The Eagles started very strongly, having won two victories in a row - in the first round they left no chance for Crvena Zvezda (2:1), in the second match they were stronger than Atletico (4:0).
However, after two successful matches, https://www.slbenfica.pt/>Benfica slowed down and suffered their first defeat in the third round, losing quite unexpectedly 1:3 at home to Feyenoord. The first failure was followed by a second – the Eagles lost 0:1 away to Bayern. In the last round, the Lisbon team proved stronger than Monaco in a high-scoring match (3:2) – three points allowed them to rise to 14th place in the table.
In the Portuguese championship, Benfica looks quite decent and is fighting for the championship title. Recently, Sporting has played several disastrous matches and Benfica managed to get within two points of the Lions, while still having a match in hand. Having beaten Vitoria 1:0 in the last round, the Eagles won their eighth victory in a row in the championship and the 10th this season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Sanches and Goveia are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Benfica have won their last five matches
- Benfica have scored in all 11 home games this season
- Benfica have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four matches
Estimated line-up: Trubin – Ba, Otamendi, Araujo, Carreras – Kekcu, Florentino, Eursnes – Di Maria, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu.
Bologna
ItalyCurrent form
Bologna debuted in the Champions League and could hardly set ambitious goals for itself - in the summer, the "rososblue" seriously restructured the squad and lost the coach under whose leadership they broke through to the European Cups. In the first round, Vincenzo Italiano team clearly counted on all three points, but failed to beat Shakhtar Donetsk at home, drawing a goalless draw.
https://www.bolognafc.it/>Bologna clearly lacks the experience and class to fight for a playoff spot – in the next two matches, the Rossoblu suffered two defeats from representatives of the English Premier League, losing with the same score 0:2 to Liverpool and Aston Villa. However, they failed to take points against less prestigious opponents either – having lost 0:1 to Monaco and 1:2 to Lille, Bologna ended up in 33rd place in the table.
In Serie A, Bologna had a bad start, but gradually improved and got out of the crisis. At the moment, the Rossoblu have already reached the eighth line in the table and have 22 points to their credit – there is a modest gap of five points from the Eurocup zone, but at the same time there is also a match in reserve. The situation could have been more promising, but in the last round, Bologna could not hold on to a two-goal advantage over Juventus (2:2) and had to settle for a draw.
Disqualifications and injuries
El-Azzouzi, Abicher, Orsolini, Cambiaghi are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Bologna have not lost in their last three matches – two wins and a draw
- Bologna have scored in their last four matches
- Bologna have conceded in their last four Champions League matches
Probable line-up: Skorupski - Posch, Bekema, Lukumi, Miranda - Pobega, Freuler - Ndoye, Ferguson, Ayling-Junior - Castro.
Trends
Bet Exact score 4:1
Two of Benfica last eight home wins have come with this scoreline
23.00Benfica to score in first half
In Benfica last two matches, this bet was successful
1.61Bologna to score in first half
In Bologna last three matches, this bet has been successful
2.69Bet Total first half over 1.5 goals
In two of Benfica last three home games, this scenario has played out
2.55Tip and bets
Benfica are the favourites of the match – at home the Eagles are dangerous for any opponent, have superiority in class and experience over their opponents, and will also have plenty of motivation. It will be almost impossible for Bologna to keep a clean sheet in Lisbon, but at the same time the Rossoblu will also clearly be taking risks today, only a victory can help them join the fight for the playoffs – an exchange of goals is almost inevitable.
We believe that there will be goals in the match. Forecast - both will score . This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.79
Bet on the outcome
Benfica is still in the playoff zone, but any mistake could have serious consequences and put an end to their chances of playing in the 1/16 finals, given that there are only three rounds left. It is obvious that the Eagles will be maximally motivated and charged for victory – it is unlikely that Bologna has a chance to score points, the Rossoblu lacks experience at this level, and Benfica is traditionally very strong at home.
The bet is Asian handicap (-1) on Benfica. This bet is offered for 1.95
Combined rate
Benfica will certainly set the highest goals for themselves today – a victory will seriously increase their chances of finishing in the playoff zone. The Eagles are quite capable of achieving their goal – Bologna, despite their recent progress, looks hopeless in the Champions League, and is significantly inferior in terms of player selection. However, the Rossoblu has nothing to lose, and they are quite capable of beating the visitors by one goal.
The bet is Benfica win and both teams will score. This bet is offered for 3.15
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