Benfica vs Nice Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League qualifiers 2025-26 Third round second leg

The Portuguese side took down Nice in the first leg.

SL Benfica will be at home and will be feeling confident enough as they secured a 2-0 win against Nice in their previous fixture of the UCL qualifying. Even though they have the lead, things will not be easy for them. The Portugal-based club will have to defend well to get to the next stage with ease.

OGC Nice completely underperformed in the first leg. They will be under immense pressure going into the second leg. The Ligue 1 side are two goals behind, and a top performance is needed from their side if they want to take down the hosts.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estadio da Luz
• Date: Wednesday, August 13
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, August 12; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Marco Guida
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: W-L-W-W-W

Nice: W-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

Franjo Ivanovic scored one of the goals for his team in the first leg. It was a top performance by the 21-year-old Croatian forward. It will be interesting to see him in the second leg as well.

He will be keen on coming up with a top performance in the final third for the hosts.

The first of many 😎⚽#OGCNSLB • #UCL pic.twitter.com/ER46j2SUme

— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) August 6, 2025

Terem Moffi (Nice)

Terem Moffi will have to step up here. Even though he failed to score a goal in the previous game, the 26-year-old forward from Nigeria will yet again lead his side in the attacking front. The visitors are behind by two goals, but a special performance by Terem Moffi can help to turn the tide around.

Match Facts

• Benfica are on a three-match winning streak.
• Nice have won only one of their last three games.
• OGC Nice are yet to defeat Benfica.

Benfica vs Nice: Betting Tips and Odds

• Benfica to win
• Franjo Ivanovic to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

The Portuguese club will be without the services of Alexander Bah, Bruma, Manu Silva and Karem Akturkoglu as they are injured.

On the other hand, the Ligue 1 club will not have Mohamed Abdelmonem, Morgan Sanson and Youssouf Ndayishimiye by their side as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Benfica won: 3

Nice won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Trubin (GK); Dedic, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Aursnes, Rios, Barrenechea, Schjelderup; Ivanovic, Pavlidis

Nice predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Diouf (GK); Mendy, Bah, Dante; Clauss, Boudaoui, Louchet, Bard; Bouanani, Moffi, Jansson

Match Prediction

The visitors will be under pressure because they are down by two goals, and a comeback will be tough. The Portuguese team are likely to come out on top to defeat Nice in the upcoming Champions League qualifier fixture.

Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Nice

Telecast Details

Portugal: Sport TV, Benfica TV

France: Canal+

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