Benfica vs. Real Madrid. Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Benfica will host Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. The match will take place on Tuesday, February 17, at the Estádio da Luz.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Benfica vs Real Madrid facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Benfica vs Real Madrid

Benfica

The Eagles secured a spot in the Champions League playoffs thanks to a stunning victory over Real Madrid in the final matchday of the main stage, with goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin securing the victory by the necessary score. Benfica will now face the Blancos again in the Round of 32 of the European Cup, and this time, José Mourinho's men will have to play much better to advance to the next round of the competition. The Eagles will have the support of their home fans in the first leg, and their head coach will have to seriously consider the right strategy and starting lineup for such an important game.

Real Madrid

Los Blancos are traditionally considered the favorites in every Champions League campaign, but the current campaign has been a difficult one for the Madrid side. Real Madrid has clearly failed in the main stage, failing to break into the top eight of the standings, managing to change their head coach, and looking unconvincing in the European competition overall, losing three of their eight matches. Now, Álvaro Arbeloa's side will try to redeem themselves in the eyes of the footballing public in the Champions League playoffs, where striker Kylian Mbappé, who has scored 13 goals, is the team's and the tournament's top scorer.

Benfica vs Real Madrid facts

• The teams last met in the final round of the main stage of the current Champions League: Benfica defeated Real with a score of 4:2;
• On average, in six out of ten matches involving Benfica this season, the bet on Over (2.5) comes in;
• On average, in seven out of ten matches involving Real Madrid, the bet on "both teams to score" comes in;
• Benfica and Real Madrid have not drawn once in the current Champions League.

Odds from download 1xbet

1xbet, a well-known bookmaker among football fans, offers its clients the following odds for this Champions League Round of 32 match: 3.70 on a Benfica win, 4.00 on a draw, and 1.90 on a Real Madrid win. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

This will be one of the key clashes in the Champions League Round of 32, given the dramatic ending of the last meeting between Benfica and Real Madrid. Furthermore, the matchup is spiced up by the presence of José Mourinho, who will be playing against one of his former clubs. Los Blancos are deservedly considered the favorites in the first leg and the entire tie, but at home, the Eagles will certainly have their chances to upset their renowned opponents. A good bet in this case might be Over (3) at 1.86.