Benfica and Club Brugge will meet in the eighth finals of the Champions League. The hosts want to confirm their spot in the next round, while the away side seeks a surprise.
March 7th, 2023 – 21:00
Benfica vs Club Brugge Betting Tips & Predictions
Benfica to win @ 1.45
BTTS Yes @ 1.90
Correct score 2:1 @ 17.00
Reason for Benfica vs Club Brugge Predictions
Benfica has been in rip-roaring form this season as they look to accompany their domestic dominance with a deep run in the Champions League. German manager Roger Schmidt has his side playing lovely, expansive football which has resulted in a record of 20 wins, three draws, and only one defeat in the Primeira Liga, giving the Eagles an eight-point lead over second-place Porto. Key to the hosts’ success has been their home form, where they have managed to win 11 of their 12 league matches while drawing one match. In the Champions League group stage, Benfica topped Group H with a record of four wins, two draws, and zero losses. Their last match was a 2-0 home win over Famalicao, making it four consecutive wins for Benfica with three clean sheets and only one goal conceded during that stretch. Petar Musa finally shows his proper form and scores important goals. He creates a lot of problems for the opposing defenders. Chiquinho has the right role in the team, he moves great in the middle of the field, and it isn’t easy to take the ball away from this guy.
Club Brugge enters this fixture on a tough run of form as they look to respond from a heavy 3-0 away defeat to KV Oostende in their most recent match. The defending Pro League champions, managed by ex-Bournemouth manager Scott Parker, are on a streak of only one win in their last six competitive fixtures. They have also slumped to fourth in the league standings and hold a slim one-point lead over fifth-place Standard Liege for the fourth and final qualification spot for the Pro League championship round. Scott Parker has publicly announced that he is fearful over the future of his managerial position as the club enters a crucial part of its season. Brugge was heavily outclassed by Benfica in the first leg, with the Portuguese side creating a massive six clear-cut scoring chances to only one for the Belgian club. Noa Lang is a great player, he creates a lot of problems for his opponents, and the greatest virtue of this guy is speed. The bench players are expected to show as much as possible and impose themselves on the coach for the starting lineup.
Conclusion
It is going to be an exciting clash, as Club Brugge is not without a chance of remaining undefeated. However, we believe Benfica should meet the expectations and deliver a win.
We can expect a big fight between these two teams, and both of them should be able to score. One thing is for sure – football fans should enjoy this game.