Champions League | Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica Tips
Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica Recent Form
Currently, Les Parisiens are at the top of their group in the Champions League, with Os Encarnados following closely with the same number of points. After three rounds in the group stage, each have two wins and one game that ended in a draw.
Both teams beat Juventus and M. Haifa. However, the difference is that Benfica beat Juventus in Italy, while PSG beat them in France. In other words, the remaining games are under slightly better conditions for Benfica.
Both teams are at the top of the tables in their respective leagues. After ten games, PSG have eight wins and two games that ended in a draw. Similarly, Benfica, after nine games, have the same number of wins, and one game that ended in a draw.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica Recent Matchups
The two teams have clashed a couple of times in the past. Their most recent match was the first leg of the group stage. Benfica have had quite the success against PSG, but as most of the matches were a long time ago, we take a close look at the latest leg between the two.
The game ended in a draw, which many would say was luck for Benfica. The favoured PSG were the better team, according to the stats. But, it was not enough to secure the three points that many had already given to PSG before the game.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica Stats & Analysis
On paper, Les Parisiens should be the stronger team than Os Encarnados. But, Benfica have shown that they have what it takes this season to take on any opponent. They are at the top of The Primeira Liga with a goal difference of 23:5.
PSG are traditionally dominating Ligue 1, and they are also at the top of the table with a goal difference of 28:5. However, they did have two games that ended in a draw, which was unexpected from the current league Champions.
However, readers should note that, at the moment, some of the key players are missing from PSG’s lineup. While they do have enough superstar players to make two teams, Messi’s absence is sure to be consequential.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica Prediction
Finally, wrapping our Paris Saint-Germain vs Benfica tips, we analyse the latest odds. Expectedly, PSG are the heavy favourites, with the odds for their win standing at 1.40. Oppositely, for Benfica to win, the odds are 7.50, and for the game to end in a draw, the odds stand at 5.20.
As everything points to an easy win for Les Parisiens, it is improbable that the game will end any differently than expected. However, Benfica should not be underestimated, and have what it takes to at least score one. The odds for the Both Teams to Score market, which might be worth trying, stand at 1.65.
Another option is to combine both options and go for the PSG to win and both teams to score market, which stands at 2.65. Or, if you don’t want to try any markets where you predict the winner, you can try the goals market and go for 1-3 goals in each half, which stands at 1.83.
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