Juventus vs Benfica Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Old Lady are not in a great position to gain automatic qualification.

The UEFA Champions League is all set to host its eighth and final matchday with a lot of teams still battling for a place in the knockouts. Juventus will welcome Benfica in their last group-stage fixture with the hope of improving their position in the standings. They are currently ranked 17th with 12 points from three wins and three draws. The Bianconeri will be guaranteed a place in the playoffs round if they manage to avoid a defeat on Thursday.

Building up to tomorrow's match-up 🆚 Benfica 💪 pic.twitter.com/uQ2fb7ZYn5

— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) January 28, 2025

Benfica on the other hand will be heartbroken heading into this game. They had a 4-2 lead against Barcelona in their last game but ended up losing the game 4-5. The Portuguese giants will look to get back to winning ways and confirm their place in the playoffs with a good performance. The stakes are very high and they will need to be on their front foot at all times.

Kick-off

Thursday, January 30, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Allianz Stadium

Form

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

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

Players to watch 

Randal Kolo Muani (Juventus)

Randal Kolo Muani has hit the ground running for Juventus. The French international has emerged as a perfect signing for the Bianconeri and is expected to build upon his heroics. Kolo Muani found the back of the net in his debut match and will want to take Juve over the line in the upcoming games. Known for his speed and technical prowess, Kolo Muani is one of the brightest forwards in the world right now.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

Vangelis Pavlidis will be the man in form for Benfica heading into this game. The Greek striker is his side’s top scorer in the Champions League with four strikes to his name. Pavlidis is fresh off a hat trick in the last UCL game against Barcelona and will bring the same run of form into this game. His work rate, goal-scoring prowess and playmaking skills make him a standout performer for Benfica. 

𝗩𝗔𝗡𝗚𝟯𝗟𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗔𝗩𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗜𝗦 🦅#SLBFCB • #UCL pic.twitter.com/fIF9ChDVj9

— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) January 21, 2025

Match facts

• Benfica have won all of their Champions League games against the Bianconeri
• Juve haven’t won against Benfica since 2005
• Benfica have won three of their last four UEFA Champions League away games

Juventus vs Benfica: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Juventus to win – 5/4 by betfair
• Tip 2: Randal Kolo Muani to score anytime – 19/2 by vBet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 5/6 by betway

Injury & Team News

Juventus will be without Juan Cabal and Bremer.

Meanwhile, Benfica will miss Renato Sanches.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 7

Juventus wins – 1

Benfica wins – 3

Draws – 3

Predicted Line-up 

Juventus (4-2-3-1): 

Di Gregorio (GK); Savona, Gatti, Kalulu, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Luiz; Koopmeiners, Mbangula, Gonzalez; Kolo Muani

Benfica (4-3-3)

Trubin; Araujo, Silva, Otmanedi, Carreras; Barreiro, Luis, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup

Prediction

Even though Juventus have not enjoyed a good run of form against Benfica, they are the favourites to win this game.

Prediction: Juventus 2-1 Benfica

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

UK – Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+

US – Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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