AS Monaco vs Benfica Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts welcome SL Benfica for the UCL contest.

AS Monaco are all ready to host Benfica for their UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs phase first leg match. Monaco finished their UCL league phase in the 17th spot as they were only able to win four matches out of the eight played. That is the reason why they have to compete in the playoffs stage. Benfica ended a position above Monaco because of a better goal difference.

AS Monaco will be at their home but will be low on confidence. They lost both of their last UCL and Ligue 1 matches. The stakes here will be high when they come into battle against Benfica. It is not going to be an easy contest.

𝗙𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 🔚L'AS Monaco s'incline sur la pelouse du PSG.Focus sur la réception de Benfica en @ChampionsLeague 👊4⃣-1⃣ #PSGASM pic.twitter.com/HGB7iS4GSf

— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) February 7, 2025

SL Benfica are doing decently well in the Liga Portugal but their average performances have found them in the playoffs phase of the UCL 2024-25 season. Their next Champions League battle with AS Monaco is going to be an away game and is not going to be an easy affair. Benfica defeated Juventus in their last UCL game which will keep them somewhat confident while facing the Ligue 1 side.

Kick Off:

Location: Monaco, France

Stadium: Louis II Stadium

Date: Thursday, February 13

Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST; Wednesday, February 12: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT

Referee:

VAR: In use

Form:

AS Monaco: W-W-L-W-L

Benfica: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco)

The young midfielder is going to play a key part for AS Monaco in their upcoming match against Benfica. From controlling the midfield to being beneficial in attack, Maghnes Akliouche can help his side in both aspects. He will have to stay calm and composed and should help his side open up spaces in the opponent’s defence.

Le but de la saison ?!👨‍🎨 @Nesmaar_A pic.twitter.com/sg5MtjlGLN

— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) January 26, 2025

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

The Greece national football team forward is a very important player for Benfica. In the absence of Angel Di Maria, Vangelis Pavlidis will have to step up and help his team on the attacking front. In the upcoming UEFA Champions League match, Vangelis Pavlidis with his goal-scoring abilities can help his side.

Vangelis Pavlidis é 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐨 & 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨! 🥰#VangelisPavlidis2029 pic.twitter.com/MvBDvP5Oxi

— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) July 1, 2024

Match Facts

• AS Monaco have failed to score in two of their last three meetings with Benfica in Europe.
• SL Benfica already defeated AS Monaco in the league phase of UCL this season.
• AS Monaco have enjoyed just one Champions League victory over a Portuguese opposition.

AS Monaco vs Benfica: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win @2/1 betfair
• Goals under 3.5 @10/21 Ladbrokes
• Mika Biereth to score @11/2 skybet

Injury and Team News

The hosts AS Monaco will be without the services of Folarin Balogun and George Ilenikhena for their next fixture due to injuries.

SL Benfica will not have Angel Di Maria, Manu, Alexander Bah, Arthur Cabral and Renato Sanches for their upcoming fixture as they are injured

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

AS Monaco won: 0

Benfica won: 3

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Majecki (GK); Vanderson, Kehrer, Mawissa, Henrique; Akliouche, Zakaria, Magassa, Minamino; Biereth, Embolo

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Jorge Silva, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup

Match Prediction

Benfica might end up as the better side over AS Monaco here. The Ligue 1 side have only won a single outing against a Portuguese opponent in Europe.

Prediction: AS Monaco 1-2 Benfica

Telecast Details

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UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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