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Barcelona - Benfica: betting tip and bets with odds of 2.35
Barcelona will host Benfica on March 11 in the second leg of the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. Will the blue-Garnet team be able to build on the advantage they gained in Lisbon, or will the Eagles take revenge and be able to sensationally make it to the quarterfinals? In the betting tip, we analyzed in detail the form in which the teams approach the face-to-face meeting and selected the most reliable bids. What choice should I make?
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
Barcelona was approaching the start of the Champions League as one of the main favorites of the tournament, so the task of making it to the 1/8 finals of the league stage was by default and it was quite realistic to solve it with the existing selection of performers. Nevertheless, the blue-garnet team started with an unexpected 1-2 defeat against Monaco, but this setback did not lead to serious consequences.
Gradually, Barcelona increased and crushed one opponent after another – the most striking were the 4-1 victory over Bayern and the enchanting show in Lisbon with a 5-4 victory over Benfica - it was not difficult to get directly into the 1/8 finals. In the first match against the Eagles, the Catalans were outnumbered already in the 22nd minute, but in the end they not only held out, but also managed to score the winning goal in the middle of the second half.
In the Spanish championship, Barcelona regained a decent gap from Real Madrid and broke into the lead a few weeks ago. While Blaugranas are holding the lead, Real Madrid is lagging behind only due to additional indicators, one point less for Atletico, but both competitors played a match more. The match against Osasuna was cancelled last Friday due to the death of the club doctor.
Disqualifications and injuries
Kubarsi is disqualified. Bernal and Christensen are injured. There are questions about Lewandowski's readiness.
Interesting betting trends
- Barcelona has not lost in the last 16 matches, with 13 wins and three draws.
- Barcelona have not conceded in the last two matches.
- Barcelona has beaten Benfica in the last two matches.
Approximate composition: Szczensny — Kunde, Martinez, Araujo, Balde — Olmo, de Jong, Pedri — Yamal, Torres, Rafinha.
Benfica
PortugalCurrent form
Benfica was clearly approaching the start of the Champions League with the task of finishing in the top eight and getting a direct ticket to the 1/8 finals – the eagles were not the main contenders for a place in the top eight, but at the same time, the selection of players allowed, with a certain amount of luck, to impose the fight on competitors. Bruno Laje's team started with two wins in a row and made a serious bid for the 1/8 finals.
However, Benfica failed to complete exactly the entire tournament distance and eventually finished in 16th place, not without difficulty making it even to the 1/16 finals. However, there were no special problems with Monaco – a 1-0 away win and a 3-3 home draw allowed us to go further. In the first match against Barcelona, the Lisbonians had a great chance to gain an advantage, but after playing 70 minutes in the majority, the Eagles also managed to lose.
In the Portuguese championship, Benfica has traditionally been a clear contender for the championship title before the start of the season and is fighting a desperate battle for gold medals with Sporting. At the moment, the Eagles are second in the table and three points behind the lions, but they still have a match in reserve. Having beaten Nacional 3-0 in the last round, Benfica secured their fifth consecutive league victory.
Disqualifications and injuries
Carreras is disqualified. Di Maria, Florentino, Ba, Silva and Gouveia are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- In the last 10 matches, Benfica has suffered only one defeat.
- Benfica have scored in 16 of their last 17 matches.
- Benfica has not conceded in three of the last four matches.
Approximate composition: Trubin — Araujo, A. Silva, Otamendi, Dal — Kekciu, Eursnes, Barreiro — Schelderup, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 3:1
Benfica have suffered two of their last seven defeats with this score
9.70Bet Barcelona will score in the second half
This bet has been successful in Barcelona's last four matches.
1.21Benfica'sbetwill score in the first half
This bet has been successful in four of Benfica's last five matches.
2.37RemovalRate: Yes
In the last two away matches of Benfica, there has been a relegation.
3.55Tip and bets
Barcelona is in great shape and missed the championship match against Osasuna, having managed to prepare fully for the second leg. Obviously, the blue-garnet players will not keep the minimum advantage, but will strive to develop it on their own field. Benfica has a number of personnel problems, but at the same time it is significantly inferior to its rival in class, especially at a time when the Catalans are also at their peak form. To date, Barcelona and Benfica represent different weight categories, there should be no problems with a confident victory for the favorite.
We believe that the guests have no chance. The betting tip is an Asian handicap (-1.5) for Barcelona. This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.90
Bet on the total
Benfica lost in the first match and today they will have to open up and play for victory – there is no other way to get to the quarterfinals. Despite the absence of Angel Di Maria, the Eagles have high-level players in attack, and the Lisbonians are unlikely to leave their opponents dry for the second match in a row. At the same time, Barcelona looks very solid in attack, traditionally scores a lot at home, today it will have enough free space – in such a duel it makes sense to count on a scoring extravaganza, each side has its own trump cards in attack.
The bet is a total of more than 3.5 goals. This bet is offered for 1.85
Combined bid
Barcelona is certainly the favorite of the match – even outnumbered, the Catalans managed not only to survive, but also to win, there is a very significant advantage in the class. The blue-garnet team is quite capable of winning in the return leg, but it is unlikely to be able to beat Benfica dry in the second match in a row, the Eagles are playing openly and effectively, including in the Champions League, today they will certainly take risks and reveal themselves.
The bet is Barcelona's victory and both will score. This bet is offered for 2.35
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