Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction, live stream, betting tips & odds

Benfica vs Barcelona in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16. To qualify for the UCL knockout stage, the hosts have to first compete in the playoffs. Barcelona, on the other side, finished second, earning a direct passage to the round of 16.

Benfica finished the UCL league phase in 16th position. They won half of their games after eight contests. They faced Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in the playoffs and emerged victorious, advancing to the round of 16. Benfica will be at home, but they will be under pressure as an in-form Barcelona presents a significant challenge.

Barcelona will play away from home in the opening leg. But, given their present record, Blaugrana will be full of confidence when they face Liga Portugal side Benfica. Hansi Flick’s men have already defeated them this season, including in the UCL. Barcelona will seek to gain an edge here and make things simpler for the second leg, which will be held in Spain.

Match Details

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estadio da Luz
• Date: Thursday, March 6
• Kick-off: 01:30 IST / Wednesday, March 5: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Recent Form:

Benfica: W-W-D-W-W

Barcelona: W-W-W-D-W

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 7

Benfica won: 1

Barcelona won: 3

Draws: 3

Benfica vs Barcelona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match Winner Barcelona
• Goals over 3.5
• Robert Lewandowski to score any time.

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Benfica vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

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

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

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction

The previous clash between the two teams concluded in a high-scoring match. We predict this UCL round of 16 match between Barcelona and Benfica to be a draw.

Prediction: Benfica 0–1 Barcelona.