Benfica vs Barcelona Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

January 20, 2025
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Our Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction Sees Spanish Side Prevail in Portugal

Barcelona make the trip to Portugal in midweek to face Benfica in the UEFA Champions League. Blaugrana, who are unbeaten in five, will be looking for all three points at Estadio da Luz.

Champions League Betting Picks:

Barcelona to Win -1 – 2.60

Robert Lewandowski to Score Anytime – 2.10

Bet on Benfica vs Barcelona

Will Barca Extend Unbeaten Run to Six Games?

Benfica are in the mix to secure a spot in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese giants are in 15th place after six games, winning three times. They have taken ten points from a possible 18.

Barcelona have been one of the standout sides in the competition. Liverpool lead the way after taking maximum points, with Barca sitting second with 15. Since losing their opening game in Monaco, Hansi Flick’s side have won five in a row.

Benfica have bounced back from losses to Sporting Lisbon and Braga by winning three and drawing one of the following four. Last time out, Bruno Lage’s men thumped Famalicao 4-0 in the Primeira Liga.  

Before Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Getafe, Blaugrana had won four on the spin. They secured two easy Copa del Rey wins and beat rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah.

Recent Benfica vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Meetings

This will be the first meeting since the pair played out a goalless draw at Camp Nou in the group stage of the 2021-22 Champions League. Benfica won the reverse match at home by three goals to nil.

Barca have failed to score in their last three matches against the club from the Portuguese capital. Their last win was a 2-0 triumph in Lisbon in 2012, with Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas getting the goals.

Benfica vs Barcelona Betting Tips & Predictions

Barcelona have been excellent in Europe this season, and Flick’s boys will fancy their chances in Lisbon on Tuesday. We are backing the Spanish side to secure a -1 win at 2.60.

The prolific Robert Lewandowski has netted 26 goals across all competitions this season. The Polish star is priced at 2.10 to net anytime in this one.

Champions League Betting Picks:

Barcelona to Win -1 – 2.60

Robert Lewandowski to Score Anytime – 2.10

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Gareth Hinton

Gareth is an experienced sports writer, specialising in football. He can write all types of content, ranging from blog posts to match previews.

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