Benfica vs Brentford Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Pre-season friendlies 2024

Two undefeated teams look forward to extending their winning streaks.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica, also known as SL Benfica, are coming off two convincing victories and a goal-filled draw in their last three friendly fixtures. The Lisbon-based outfit thrashed Farense 5-0, settled for a 2-2 draw against Celta Vigo, and then decimated Almeria 3-1. After failing to win the Portuguese top division last season, Roger Schmidt will be keen to extend his team’s unbeaten run against Brentford.

The Bees started their pre-season friendlies with a bang, vanquishing AFC Wimbledon 5-2 in their last fixture. Last season was forgettable for Brentford, as The Bees finished fifth from the bottom of the table and narrowly escaped relegation. Thomas Frank will leave no stone unturned to continue his winning momentum when his side locks horns with The Eagles.

🦅 It's full-time and the win is ours! 💪⚽ Pavlidis, A. Cabral e J. Mário pic.twitter.com/lcPMC0PWs0

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) July 21, 2024

Kick-Off:

Friday, 26 July 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Estádio do Benfica, Lisbon, Portugal

Form:

Benfica (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-W

Brentford (in all competitions): W-L-W-D-L

Players to Watch:

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Benfica’s new signing, Vangelis Pavlidis, will be eager to get the ball rolling for the Lisbon-based outfit. After making 96 appearances for AZ Alkmaar and finding the back of the net 59 times, Pavlidis hopes to ignite a scoring spree when Benfica hosts the English outfit in Lisbon.

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)

The Cameroon international, a product of the Troyes Academy in France, played a crucial part in promoting Brentford back to the English first division in 2021. After spending almost half a decade with the Bees, Mbeumo has made 184 appearances and netted 45 goals. In the absence of English international Ivan Toney, Mbeumo will need to step up and unleash his inner beast when his side takes on Portuguese giant Benfica in Lisbon.

Match Facts:

• Benfica have scored 10 goals in their last three friendlies.
• Brentford won their previous friendly against AFC Wimbledon.
• Both teams are coming off big wins in their previous fixtures.

Benfica vs Brentford: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Match to end in a draw
• Tip 2: Goals over 2.5
• Tip 3: Bryan Mbeumo to score/assist

Injury and Team News:

Benfica will likely miss Leo Kokubo, Nicolas Otamendi, Angel Di Maria, Antonio Silva, and Joao Neves. Some are yet to return after international commitments, while others are en route to Paris for the Olympic Games.

Brentford’s list of absentees includes Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Zanka and EURO 2024 silver medalist Ivan Toney.

Head to Head:

Brentford thrashed SL Benfica II 6-0 in 2017, in their first and only encounter.

Predicted Lineup:

Benfica (4-2-3-1):

Trubin (GK); Aursnes, Araujo, Morato, Fernandez; Luis, Barreiro; Neres, Mario, Gouveia; Pavlidis

Brentford (3-4-3):

Valdimarsson (GK); Roerslev, Pinnock, Collins, Stevens; Onyeka, Janelt, Peart-Harris; Mbeumo, Thiago, Wissa

Match Prediction for Benfica vs Brentford:

This match is expected to be an entertaining clash as two heavyweights face off in Lisbon. Despite their list of absentees, both teams can provide a goal-frenzy match. A draw would be a fair result for both sides.

Predictions: Benfica 3-3 Brentford

Telecast for Benfica vs Brentford:

TBD

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