Nice vs Benfica. Prediction and bet on the match

In the semi-final match of the Champions League qualification, at the Allianz Riviera Arena (Nice), Nice and Benfica will settle the score. The meeting will begin on August 6.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Nice vs Benfica facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Nice vs Benfica

Nice

Last season, Franck Eze's team managed to finish in fourth place in Ligue 1. This result allowed the team to qualify for the Champions League. The French championship is still on pause, Nice was gaining form in friendlies. In the summer, the "eagles" managed to take part in six friendlies, winning four, as well as playing one draw and losing one. In the last match, the "gymnasts" were stronger than Sheffield United 3:2. At home, Nice won the last three official matches.

Benfica

The Reds finished last season in the second tier of the Portuguese championship, so they are forced to play in the Champions League qualification. In the summer, Bruno Lage's charges took part in the Club World Cup, finishing their performance at the 1/8 final stage. But the main thing is that the Eagles are approaching the visit to France in a good mood, having won the Portuguese Super Cup. On July 31, they beat Sporting 1:0, thanks to an accurate strike by Pavlidis. The Portuguese play solidly away, the series without failures consists of 7 matches.

Nice vs Benfica facts

• Nice have won their last 3 home games;
• Benfica are unbeaten in 14 matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers give preference to the guests from Portugal. The odds for Nice to win are around -2.90. You can bet on a draw with odds of -3.60. The odds for Benfica to win are -2.28. Bookmakers are expecting a productive football. 1xbet bonuses can be placed on "Total under 2.5" with odds of -2.15, "Total over 2.5" with odds of -1.68. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Nice has been actively preparing for the season, the team is counting on reaching the main round of the European Cup. Benfica is an experienced team, regularly playing in the Champions League, which is important in playoff matches. I think the experience and class of the Portuguese team will help them achieve success even on the away field: Benfica victory - 2.28.