Barcelona vs Benfica Prediction, betting tips & odds | UCL 2024-25

Barcelona vs Benfica in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 in 2024-25. This will be an exciting clash between the two squads. Blaugrana did not take a highly aggressive strategy, but they still managed to gain a one-goal edge in leg 1.

Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, also performed admirably defensively. Benfica had a high offensive rate but were unable to score any goals here. Barcelona has performed well in both LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League this season. This time, they’ll be at home, which will give them a significant edge.

Benfica attacked strongly but failed to score any goals. In terms of possession, both teams had equal time with the ball. The Liga Portugal team will be under pressure because they are behind by one goal. Benfica intends to give their best, but their UEFA Champions League match against Barcelona will not be easy.

Barcelona vs Benfica match Details

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, March 11
• Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Recent Form:

Barcelona: W-W-D-W-W

Benfica: D-W-W-L-W

Barcelona vs Benfica Head-to-Head

Total matches: 11

Barcelona won: 5

Benfica won: 2

Draws: 4

Barcelona vs Benfica Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Tomas Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Barreiro, Aursnes, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup

Barcelona vs Benfica: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win
• Goals under 3.5
• Raphinha to score

Match Prediction

Benfica is behind by one goal going into the second leg. Barcelona can go on to win the second leg as well to continue to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Prediction: Barcelona 2-1 Benfica

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now