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Juventus vs Benfica: Prediction and Betting Odds with 4.50
In one of the matches of the final round of the Champions League on January 29, Juventus will host Benfica on its home field. The hosts have a theoretical chance of finishing in the top 8, while the guests have not yet secured a place in the playoffs. How will the upcoming game go and what are the best bets to choose? - the answer is in our betting tip. Also, the star expert of the site Alexander Mostovoy shares his opinion on the outcome of the upcoming game
Command Analysis
Juventus
ItalyCurrent form
Juventus has been remembered for a record number of draws so far this season. In Serie A, the Old Lady has drawn 13 out of 22 matches, in the Champions League this figure is at three games after seven rounds. Overall, the Turin team performance in the main European club tournament has been quite successful: 12 points in the asset, 17th place, a playoff ticket has already been booked, and there is still a theoretical chance of finishing in the top 8 in case of a win today.
In the last round of the Champions League, Juventus failed to beat Brugge away (0:0). The game was very boring, the Belgians did not make a single shot on target, the Old Lady only one. Thus, at the moment, Thiago Motta charges have an unbeaten streak of four matches in the Champions League. The team suffered their only defeat in the tournament on their home field from Stuttgart with a minimal score of 0:1. The Turin team has demonstrated very pragmatic football throughout the competition, they have scored only nine goals themselves, but have also conceded only five times.
In the national championship, Juventus was unbeaten until the 22nd round, but the unbeaten streak was broken in an away game with Napoli (1:2). With 37 points, the old lady is in fifth place and two points behind fourth-placed Lazio.
Disqualifications and injuries
Milik, Bremer and Cabal will not play due to injuries. Juventus newcomer Kolo-Muani managed to score a goal against Napoli, but he cannot play for his new club in the Champions League, as he was declared in the tournament by PSG.
Interesting trends for betting
- Four of Juventus' previous five matches have ended in a draw at half-time
- Juventus have won 9 of their last 13 home matches in the Champions League
- Juventus have conceded in six of their last seven home matches in the Champions League
Tentative line-up: Di Gregorio - Cambiaso, Kalulyu, Gatti, McKennie - Locatelli, Thuram - Conceicao, Kopmeiners, Yildiz - Vlahovic.
Benfica
PortugalCurrent form
Benfica was initially considered among the contenders for the playoffs, given their experience and roster. However, the Eagles have not been stable throughout the tournament and have not yet guaranteed themselves a place in the knockout matches with one round to go. The Portuguese grandee has 10 points and is in 21st place in the table. The scenarios could be very different, to the point that even in the event of a defeat they will be able to advance.
In the last round, Benfica played a high-scoring match against Barcelona on their home field. The opponents made many mistakes in defense, and in the end the Catalans won with a score of 5:4, although the hosts were leading 4:2 until the 78th minute. It should be noted that Bruno Lage charges have good away results - two wins and a defeat. Moreover, they lost to Bayern in Munich with a minimal score of 0:1.
In Primeira, Benfica has noticeably slowed down, losing three of the last four rounds. Nevertheless, the team is currently in second place and six points behind Sporting, although it can only break away from third-placed Porto on additional indicators. On the eve of the trip to Turin, the eagles suffered an away defeat to Casa Pia (1:3).
Disqualifications and injuries
Gouveia and Sanches are out with injuries, while Carreras and Cabral will serve suspensions.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of the previous five matches, Benfica did not win in the first half
- In five of the Eagles' last seven away matches in the Champions League, both teams have scored goals
- Benfica have failed to win on fouls in three of their last four matches
Estimated line-up: Trubin – Ba, Otamendi, Silva, Beste – Kökçu, Florentino, Aursnes – Di Maria, Pavlidis, Aktürkoglu.
Trends
Benfica bet not to lose on offsides
In 28 of the Eagles' last 30 matches, this bet has paid off
2.14Juventus bet not to score in first half
In three of the last five matches, Juventus have failed to score in the opening 45 minutes
1.78Bet Exact score 1:1
Juventus have drawn three of their last five matches
5.80Bet Goals in both halves – no
In four of Juventus' last five matches, there have been no goals scored in either half
1.72Juventus not to lose on yellow cards bet
Juventus players have not received more yellow cards than their opponents in three of their previous four matches
1.61Tip and bets
In the upcoming match, when choosing the main bet, we recommend starting from Juventus, which, as the favorite at home, will clearly dictate its terms of the game, and in general, the team has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to dry up any opponent. We expect that in its usual style, the old lady will bet on pragmatic football with an emphasis on defense. Benfica is unlikely to take unjustified risks, since a draw leaves decent chances of reaching the playoffs. There is a high probability that more than two goals will not be scored today.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.78
Bet on the outcome
Juventus have often drawn in all tournaments throughout the season. In the Champions League, the Turin team has drawn with their opponents in three of their previous seven matches, including the last round with Brugge, when it was a very boring match with a minimum of dangerous moments. We expect that the visitors will be able to score at least one point in Turin.
Second bet - Benfica will not lose with odds of 1.68
Combined rate
In four of the last five matches Juventus played a draw in the first half, it is highly likely that today at the start no one will take an unjustified risk. At the same time, the old lady regularly ends its matches in peace in all tournaments. Accordingly, you can play a combined bet with high odds that today there will be a draw in both the first half and the match.
Betting Tip - draw in the first half and in the match with odds of 4.50
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