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Benfica Barcelona betting prediction
 Benfica |
|  Barcelona |
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Comparing the two teams, Benfica will be able to exploit the fact that they are playing at home, where they usually play a more fearless style of football. However, Barcelona’s individual technical ability and their thirst for possession could be decisive factors. An intense game is expected, where control of the midfield will be vital to dictate the pace of the match. Barcelona’s persistent attack could force Benfica to adopt a more defensive posture, looking for quick transitions and counterattacks. Our guess is that this match could result in 2 or more goals.
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Preview
Benfica and Barcelona face at Estádio do Sport Lisboa and Benfica, in a match for this stage of the UEFA Champions League (Round of 16). The head‑to‑head history indicates total balance, since there is a record of 1 draw and 1 win for each team in the last 3 matches. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 21‑01‑2025, and ended in a (4‑5) win by FC Barcelona. In this match the home advantage may play an important role, since Barcelona presents significant differences between home and away performances.
Analysis Benfica
The home team comes to this stage of the UEFA Champions League (Round of 16) after having eliminated Monaco with a home draw by (3‑3) and a away win by (0‑1) in the previous round. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 24 goals scored and 13 conceded; against 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 45 goals scored and 13 conceded. In their last match, for the Taça de Portugal, they got a home win against Sporting Braga by (1‑0). In the last 5 UEFA Champions League home matches Benfica has a record of 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.
They haven’t won any of the last 4 home matches for this competition. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 28 of the last 35 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.
Benfica come for this clash with a strong recent domestic record, sitting in a hotly contested position at the top of the Liga NOS table. Boasting a solid squad, the Portuguese side combine youth and experience, with players such as Á. Di María bringing creativity and experience to the attack. The defense has been consistent, although not impenetrable, and Benfica's games have generally been controlled in midfield. Their home form in the Champions League has been marked by their ability to press, always seeking to maximize the home advantage, which has been decisive in previous clashes. However, against an opponent of the stature of Barcelona, tactics and discipline will be crucial, especially as the team will need to balance defense and attack to avoid suffering in quick transitions.
They haven’t won any of the last 4 home matches for this competition. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 28 of the last 35 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals.
Benfica come for this clash with a strong recent domestic record, sitting in a hotly contested position at the top of the Liga NOS table. Boasting a solid squad, the Portuguese side combine youth and experience, with players such as Á. Di María bringing creativity and experience to the attack. The defense has been consistent, although not impenetrable, and Benfica's games have generally been controlled in midfield. Their home form in the Champions League has been marked by their ability to press, always seeking to maximize the home advantage, which has been decisive in previous clashes. However, against an opponent of the stature of Barcelona, tactics and discipline will be crucial, especially as the team will need to balance defense and attack to avoid suffering in quick transitions.
Confirmed Lineup: Anatolii Trubin, António Silva, Nicolás Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, Álvaro Fernández, Leandro Barreiro, Orkun Kökçü, Fredrik Aursnes, Vangelis Pavlidis, Andreas Schjelderup, Muhammed Aktürkoğlu.
Coach: R. Schmidt.
Analysis Barcelona
This is a team that usually gets better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in away matches, with 49 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 46 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last match, for the Primera División, they got a home win against Real Sociedad by (4‑0). Their last away match was for the Primera División and ended in a win by (0‑2) against Las Palmas. In the last 4 UEFA Champions League away matches Barcelona has a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 6 of the last 8 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 8 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 28 of the last 30 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 24 out of 30 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. This is a team that likes to score first. They have opened up the score in 6 of the last 8 matches for the UEFA Champions League, they have reached half‑time in front in 4 of those 6 matches and have held on to the lead until the end of the 90' in 5 of them.
Barcelona come for this clash with an impressive record in La Liga, leading the competition with a substantial advantage in goal difference. With talented players spread throughout the team, the highlight is the attack, which has proven to be lethal. The presence of players like Ansu Fati, who have unique flashes of creativity and agility, add to an attacking line that is difficult to contain. However, the defense has shown vulnerabilities in recent games, and the European competition has brought challenges that have required significant tactical adjustments. Under current management, Barcelona will look to not only dominate possession, but also press high up the pitch, characteristics that should continue in this clash in search of a positive result away from home.
Barcelona come for this clash with an impressive record in La Liga, leading the competition with a substantial advantage in goal difference. With talented players spread throughout the team, the highlight is the attack, which has proven to be lethal. The presence of players like Ansu Fati, who have unique flashes of creativity and agility, add to an attacking line that is difficult to contain. However, the defense has shown vulnerabilities in recent games, and the European competition has brought challenges that have required significant tactical adjustments. Under current management, Barcelona will look to not only dominate possession, but also press high up the pitch, characteristics that should continue in this clash in search of a positive result away from home.
Confirmed Lineup: Wojciech Szczęsny, Pau Cubarsí Paredes, Alejandro Balde Martínez, Jules Koundé, Íñigo Martínez, Daniel Olmo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana.
Coach: X. Hernández.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Benfica Barcelona match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Benfica vs Barcelona match, on 5 March 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy UK, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on bet365.
👉 In which stadium will the Benfica Barcelona be played?
The Benfica vs Barcelona on 5 March 2025 will be played at Lisbon, Estádio do Sport Lisboa and Benfica.
👉 Which is the most voted bet for this match?
The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy UK, for the Benfica Barcelona match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Barcelona at with 64% of the tips.
UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League - 2024/2025
- 92% 258 / 279 Games
- Home team wins 49.22%
- Draws 15.89%
- Away team wins 34.88%
- Over 1.5 76.74%
- Over 2.5 58.53%
- Over 3.5 37.6%
- Goals 803
- Goals /match 3.11
- Goals /match home 1.74
- Goals /match away 1.37
- Both teams score 50%
- Goals after 80' 18.43%
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