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Our Benfica vs Nice Prediction Sees Eagles Soar into Play-Offs

Benfica and Nice go head-to-head at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon this Tuesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie. The Portuguese side have a handy advantage after winning in France last week.

Champions League Betting Picks

Benfica to Win -2 – 3.80

Benfica to Win to Nil – 2.65

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Lage’s Troops to Ease Past Nice in Lisbon?

Benfica reached the last 16 of the Champions League last year, and the Eagles are looking to go far again. Having won well in Nice, the Portuguese side have one foot in the qualifying play-offs. No team will relish playing Bruno Lage’s boys in the next round.

Benfica have won their opening two fixtures of the 2025-26 season. Before last week’s victory in Nice, the Reds beat rivals Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Super Cup at the end of July.

Last Wednesday’s loss to Benfica was Nice’s opening game of the new season. After Tuesday’s second leg, the French side kick off their 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign with a home game against Toulouse on Saturday.

Nice ended last season in strong style to secure their spot in the Champions League qualifiers. Franck Haise’s side won four of their last five, hammering Brest 6-0 on the final day of the season.

Benfica vs Nice Betting Odds

Benfica were fancied to prevail before a ball was kicked in this two-legged tie, and the Primeira Liga club are available at just 1.60 to win on the night and progress.

Nice are the big underdogs at the Estadio da Luz, priced at 5.60 to pick up a shock result. Also, you can get the draw at 4.30.

Benfica Win – 1.60

Draw – 4.30

Nice Win – 5.60

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Recent Benfica vs Nice Head-to-Head Meetings

Benfica cruised to a 2-0 victory in the first leg at the Allianz Riviera. After a goalless first period, Franjo Ivanovic opened the scoring in the 53^rd minute, and Florentino grabbed Benfica’s second with two minutes remaining.

The teams met in a club friendly three years ago, with the Portuguese team running out 3-0 winners. They also squared off in a friendly fixture in 2013, with Benfica winning 2-1 on that occasion. Tuesday’s game will be just the second competitive meeting between Benfica and Nice.

Benfica vs Nice Betting Tips & Predictions

Benfica did the damage in France, but Lage’s troops should seal a routine home win to go through in style. Check out 3.80 for the hosts to win -2.

Benfica have kept two clean sheets in two this season, stopping Nice from scoring on their own patch last week. Take a punt on the Reds to win to nil again at 2.65.