Benfica vs Feyenoord Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts will look to maintain their perfect record in the UCL.

The Portuguese Giants, Benfica will host Feyenoord on Matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. The hosts are yet to taste defeat in the ongoing UCL season. They opened their campaign against Crvena Zvezda with a narrow 2-1 win.

As Águias followed up on that victory with an impressive 4-0 hammering of Spanish giants, Atletico Madrid. They are sitting in the third spot in the Champions League group with six points.

Feyenoord on the other hand are currently placed 22nd on the table. They won 3-2 against Girona on Matchday 2 but were handed a crushing defeat by Bayer Leverkusen in the opening match. They have struggled defensively so far in the European competition as they have already conceded six goals in the opening two games.

KickOff:

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Form:

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

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

Players to watch out for:

Orkun Kökçü (Benfica)

The Turkish international is a major reason behind the Portuguese giants’s splendid start to the UEFA Champions League season. The 25-year-old has already scored four goals and has assisted his teammates on the other three occasions. He has scored some incredible goals with his long-range shooting. His playmaking abilities are extraordinary as well.

Quinten Timber (Feyenoord)

The Dutchman is currently the leading goalscorer for his team so far this season. The midfielder is a vital part of Feyenoord’s build-up play and helps the team during defensive transitions with his tackling skills. He is relentless in pressing the ball as well and makes many key interceptions throughout the 90 minutes.

Match Facts:

• This is the first competitive meeting between these two clubs.
• Benfica won 2-0 against Pevidém SC in their last game.
• Feyenoord won 5-1 against GA Eagles in their last game.

Benfica vs Feyenoord: Betting tips and odds

• Tip1: Benfica to win – 1.60 by Stake
• Tip2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.65 by 1XBET
• Tip3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.64 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Tiago Gouveia is the only player unavailable for Benfica. He is out due to a shoulder injury and is expected to return by the end of the year.

Feyenoord on the other hand have a long list of injuries. Players like Quilindschy Hartman, Santiago Gimenez, Calvin Stengs, Bart Nieuwkoop, Hugo Bueno, Gjivai Zechiël, and Chris-Kévin Nadje are all out due to their respective injuries.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 2

Benfica won: 1

Feyenoord won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineup:

Benfica (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Carreras, Otamendi, Araújo, Bah; Kökçü, Luis, Aursnes; Aktürkoğlu, Pavlidis, Di Maria

Feyenoord (4-3-3)

Wellenreuther (GK); Lotomba, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno; Milambo, Hwang, Timber; Osman, Ueda, Paixão

Match Prediction:

Everything is pointing towards a Benfica win. They are unbeaten so far in the competition and have showcased brilliant attacking football throughout the season. Feyenoord might pose a threat but our Match Prediction for this one is –

Prediction: Benfica 3-1 Feyenoord

Telecast for Benfica vs Feyenoord

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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