Midtjylland vs Benfica prediction for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League clash at Arena Randers in Randers. In the second leg of the UCL qualification semi-finals, Midtjylland will host Benfica after losing the first leg 1-4. You can follow our free prediction betting tips and preview on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Benfica to win – 1.69
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Over 2.5 goals – 1.69
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Both teams to score yes – 1.69
Benfica to Win
Winning seven of their last matches gives Benfica a 70% chance to win this game. Moreover, the Portuguese side were victorious in seven of their last ten away games as well in all competitions. Midtjylland are winless in their last three home fixtures.
Over 2.5 Goals
Four of Midtjylland’s last six home games produced over 2.5 goals and 60% of their last ten fixtures also had the same number of goals. Benfica’s last four matches meanwhile ended with over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score Yes
Midtjylland’s 90% of their last ten fixtures ended with both teams scoring while all of their last five home games saw the same trend. In addition, five of Benfica’s last nine games ended with goals at both ends.
Midtjylland have a nearly impossible task to overcome the 1-4 deficit from the first leg against a very tough team. The Wolves played in the group stages of the Champions League and the Europa League of the previous last two seasons. Even if they are eliminated now, Midtjylland will have the chance to play in the UEL.
In Europe, Midtjylland won one drew four, and lost two of their last seven home games including last season. This shows that the Wolves are not very successful in their European home games scoring six goals in the seven games and conceding ten.
Benfica are ten-time finalists in European competitions having won the European Cup in 1961 and 1962. The Eagles are Portugal’s most decorated team with 80 domestic trophies. Benfica finished third in the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season and have to go through the UCL qualification round.
In the first leg, Benfica completely dominated the match with 22 goal attempts of which 11 were on target. The Eagles had an excellent preseason winning all of their five friendlies. Coach Roger Schmidt will be keen his team doesn’t face any surprises and thus have to be serious in their approach.
Benfica are the favorites to win this game and also the statistics are showing a huge margin for the possibility of the Portugues win. The Eagles are very experienced in Europe and we predict for them to return from Denmark with a win.
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Usually, teams who have won the first leg in a Europan tie will travel for the second leg and play for a draw to keep their efforts to a minimum. This could be the case for Benfica and with the fact that Midtjylland drew three of their last five home games, we will back a draw which has odds of 4.04 at 22 Bet as our quick profit choice.
There are no reported injuries or suspensions for Midtjylland ahead of Tuesday’s game.
As for Benfica, defender Lucas Verissimo has a knee injury and is out till late August.
Midtjylland: Olafsson, Dalsgaard, Sviatchenko, Juninho, Dyhr, Andersson, Sorensen, Charles, Dreyer, Kaba, Sisto.
Benfica: Vlachodimos, Morato, Otamendi, Grimaldi, Fernandez, Joao Mario, Florentino, Neres, Ramos, Rafa Silva.
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Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Benfica beat Midtjylland 4-1 on 02/08/2022 in Lisbon.
Where will this match be played?
Tuesday’s game will be played at Arena Randers in Randers.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 22 Bet for Midtjylland vs Benfica.