Benfica vs Marseille Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 9, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Modified at :April 9, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Benfica are unbeaten in the competition so far and are genuine contenders for the title

Benfica recorded two wins and two draws in Europa League group stage. After defeating Scottish outfit Rangers in the Round of 16, the Eagles will aim to recover from the loss they suffered against long-term rivals Sporting in their last match and get back on track after the defeat. In the extra time after the initial score was at 1-1, Sporting scored the winner to end their six-match unbeaten run.

In the meantime, Marseille have suffered four straight defeats in the last four matches. The Phocéenne have struggled to find balance in their team, with injuries playing a key role. As a result of their 4-0 win in the first leg, they managed to defeat Spanish outfit Villarreal in the Europa League Round of 16. This match will be an opportunity for them to bounce back, a win will hopefully boost their confidence.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 12 April at 12:30AM IST

Location- Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Form:

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

Marseille (in all competitions): L-L-L-L-W

Player to Watch

Ángel Di Maria (Benfica)

In the Eagles’ run so far, Angel Di Maria has played a crucial role. In addition to scoring three goals, he has also provided an assist in four games. The World Cup winner has scored 15 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions. His red foot is venomous, which gives him the ability to change the outcome at any time.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Marseille)

After failing to establish himself in Chelsea’s team, Aubameyang seems to have found his goal scoring touch in Marseille’s colours. Despite being surplus to requirements, he has scored 23 goals and laid on 9 assists this season. These numbers are incredible for a player who was surplus to requirements. He seems to enjoy playing again, often celebrating after scoring.

Match Facts

Benfica are amongst the only teams to remain undefeated in the Europa League this season
Marseille have lost the last four consecutive matches
Benfica have been impressive at home this season remaining unbeaten in the last eight matches

Benfica vs Marseille: Betting tips and Odds

Tip 1: Benfica to win this match- 4/5 with skybet

Tip 2: Both the teams to score in this match- 8/11 with betfair

Tip 3: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score the first goal- 6/1 with PADDY POWER

Injury and Teams News

Fredrik Aursnes is eligible to play in Europe despite receiving a red card in Benfica’s match against Sporting.

A number of Marseille players are injured at the moment, including Mbemba, Sarr, Onana, Clauss, Murillo and Rongier. Meité and Nadir have already been ruled out of the season due to ankle and cruciate ligament injuries, respectively.

Total Matches- 3

Benfica- 1

Marseille- 1

Draw- 1

Predicted Lineup for Benfica vs Marseille

Benfica Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Trubin; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Aursnes; Luis, Neves; Di Maria, Silva, Neres; Tengstedt

Marseille Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Lopez; Garcia, Gigot, Balerdi, Merlin; Gueye, Ounahi, Veretout; Henrique, Aubameyang, Harit

Match Prediction for Benfica vs Marseille

While Benfica have been impressive despite losing to Marseille in their last match, Marseille have failed to impress themselves in recent games and are lacking confidence at the moment. Benfica on home soil will be favorites in this game.

Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Marseille

Telecast for Benfica vs Marseille

India – Sony Sports Network

USA – Paramount+

UK- TNT Sports

Nigeria- SuperSport

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