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

The visitors are winless against Benfica in all competitions.

Benfica are all set to host AS Monaco for the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 playoffs stage second leg game. The hosts have an advantage here as they emerged victorious over AS Monaco in the first leg. It was a close game and only a single goal cushion got Benfica the advantage. AS Monaco will be looking for a fightback here.

Liga Portugal side SL Benfica will be at home and it will keep them confident. They are undefeated in their last five fixtures in all competitions. Benfica already have that advantage and will be looking to utilise it in the second leg. However, it is surely not going to be an easy affair for the hosts as the visitors are looking for a comeback.

Ligue 1 side AS Monaco will be under pressure as they are at a disadvantage. They were going well in the first leg but conceded a goal early in the second half which put Benfica ahead. The Ligue 1 side will be looking to give their all in this high-stakes match against Benfica. The winning team will go on to the next round of the UCL this season.

Kick Off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
• Date: Wednesday, February 19
• Kick Off Time: 01:30 IST; Tuesday, February 18: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: W-W-W-W-W

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

Players to Watch

Vangelis Pavildis (Benfica)

The 26-year-old forward came up with a great performance in the first leg. Vangelis Pavildis scored the only goal for his side and led them to a win. That goal gave Benfica an advantage going into the second leg.

Pavildis can once again shine for the Liga Portugal side as he is in decent form. He has scored a total of six goals in nine UCL matches for Benfica this season.

💫 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 🔥#ASMSLB • #UCL pic.twitter.com/fkgSt3OGJo

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) February 12, 2025

Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco)

The youngster is not in the best form but as a midfielder is going to play an important role for his side in their upcoming UCL fixture. Maghnes Akliouche will have to come up with a special performance and a proper linkup play with his fellow teammates. He will look to net a goal or two.

Match Facts

• Benfica have emerged victorious in both of their matches against AS Monaco this season.
• Liga Portugal side Benfica have only won one of their last eight UEFA Champions League matches at home.
• AS Monaco have lost their last two away games in the UCL.

Benfica vs AS Monaco: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win @5/6 Quinnbet
• Goals under 3.5 @13/20 Quinnbet
• Vangelis Pavildis to score @6/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Both teams have their main players fit and available for this fiery second-leg matchup.

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Araujo, Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Aursnes, Luis, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavildis, Schjeldrup

AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Majecki (GK); Vanderson, Kehrer, Salisu, Diatta; Zakaria, Minamino; Akliouche, Embolo, Golovin; Biereth

Match Prediction

The hosts Benfica might be able to defeat Monaco once again. Liga Portugal side are likely to go to the next UCL round.

Prediction: Benfica 2-1 AS Monaco

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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