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Benfica vs Atletico Madrid – Champions League – Round 2 | Date: Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | Kick-off: 19:00 UTC | Venue: Estádio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal)

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The Champions League predictions below for the Benfica vs Atletico Madrid match were made by Bookmaker Ratings.

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Prediction on Benfica vs Atletico Madrid

Prediction: Atletico Madrid to Win or Draw.

For the upcoming Champions League clash between Benfica and Atletico Madrid, we predict Atletico Madrid to Win or Draw. Atletico Madrid holds a slight edge with a 39% chance of winning, while Benfica has a 32% chance. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, but Atletico’s unbeaten record in recent games and solid defense give them an advantage. Meanwhile, Benfica has also been in excellent form at home, making this an exciting fixture with either side capable of getting a result.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals

We predict Under 2.5 Goals in this match. Despite both teams being capable of attacking football, their recent games have seen fewer goals. Atletico’s defensive discipline combined with Benfica’s solid home performances suggest a low-scoring affair. Benfica’s last six home matches saw four with under 2.5 goals, and Atletico Madrid also tends to feature in tight contests.

Match Preview on Benfica vs Atletico Madrid

Benfica

Benfica comes into this Champions League match after a dominating 5-1 victory over Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga. They currently sit third in the Portuguese league with 16 points from seven matches. Benfica has won five of their last six games, including their previous Champions League outing against FK Crvena zvezda.

With a strong home record and an average of 2.50 goals scored per game this season, Benfica has proven to be a tough opponent at Estádio da Luz. However, they will need to maintain their focus defensively against Atletico’s counter-attacking style.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid is also in fine form, having played to a 1-1 draw against city rivals Real Madrid in La Liga. They sit third in the Spanish top flight with 16 points, undefeated in their last 13 matches across all competitions.

Diego Simeone’s side is known for its tactical discipline, and they have conceded just eight goals this season, averaging 0.62 goals per game. With an experienced squad and a resilient defense, Atletico will look to keep it tight at the back and hit Benfica on the break.