The start of the 2022/2023 season of the UEFA Champions League is drawing near, and the teams are taking shape.
We’re close to the final rounds of the qualification to get the 32 teams competing for the most coveted club football title in Europe. It is always epic, and every team tries to manage the champions league schedule with their local league.
For the third round of the qualification, Benfica would be taking on Midtjylland for one of the spots in the final round of the qualification campaign. Both teams would be looking to make it for a chance to play at the top of European football.
UEFA Scoreboard Record
This game would be Benfica’s first entry into the UCL this season. They were not part of the teams that came through the first qualification round.
On the other hand, Midtjylland joined the competition in the second round, where they met AEK Larnaca for a spot in the third round, where both teams fought to the end.
Against Larnaca in the first leg, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. We had to wait for the second to see what would separate both teams.
However, in the second leg, the teams played another 1-1 draw to send the game into extra time. Eventually, the game was decided by a penalty shootout, where Midtjylland finally won.
Benfica vs. FC Midtjylland Betting Analysis
Both teams haven’t met at any stage of the UEFA Champions League. Therefore, it’s hard to tell how both teams would play.
But based on Benfica’s stats and record in the UEFA Champions League and their local league, the team is the better side going into this tie. Therefore, they have the favorite odds of winning.
Midtjylland hasn’t had any top moments in the tournament as they’ve barely participated in the competition. We expect Benfica to develop a more balanced team that could push for the win in both legs of the game. And since they are at home in this first leg, the team would have their home ground support.
Benfica Analysis
Last season, Benfica missed out on the top two automatic qualification spots of the Portuguese League. The team was 11 points away from the second.
Therefore, they can only make it to the UCL if they make it through the qualification rounds. Benfica is a team with a pedigree in the champions league standings.
The team would be looking to ensure they join their counterparts in the competition. They would need to win their tie against Midtjylland.
Benfica Winning Streak
The team is currently on a six-game win streak, but they’ve been without a clean sheet in three games. In addition, the team has been the first to score in five of their last six games.
With new signings, the team would have more options to bank on when they face Midtjylland. We expect a different kind of setup to last season’s, as Roger Schmidt would want to continue their impressive preseason run. The team would undoubtedly want to start their campaign on a positive note.
FC Midtjylland Analysis
FC Midtjylland’s season has been in full force for weeks now. Their Superliga kicked off a few weeks ago, and they’ve already participated in one of the qualification rounds.
The team hasn’t had a solid form since the start of competitive football. They drew two and lost one of their first three games.
Midtjylland Single Win
Their only win in the five games they’ve played came against Odense BK, where they won emphatically in a six-goal thriller. However, the team hasn’t been able to keep a clean sheet since the start of the season. So, the coach needs to find a way to improve their defense and make it more compact.
Bo Henriksen needs to find a way to ensure that the team is ready for the battle against Benfica. They would be playing in Portugal against one of the best teams outside the top five leagues in Europe. It won’t be an easy feat, but we think if the coach can get the boys to remain disciplined, they can get something from the first leg.
UEFA Champions League Injury Report
Both teams are in good shape, and their players are still getting into the new season. Midtjylland players have had some games in the bag as they’ve played three Superliga games and two UCL qualifying matches. That gives them some mental fitness to go for this match and try to win the game.
On the other hand, Benfica is only coming from some preseason games. This matchup between these teams would be the first competitive game of this 2022-23 season.
Therefore, they would have to find a way to match Midjylland’s preparedness. However, the team has the better squad, and with the multiple friendlies they’ve played, they would have match fitness.
Benfica vs. FC Midtjylland Betting Preview
Benfica and Midtjylland would be battling it out in this epic battle. We expect them to take the game seriously to ensure they make it into the playoffs for a chance in the UCL competition. We’re expecting a top-notch battle from two exciting teams.
Midtjylland has a solid team that can face a top opponent, but Benfica is a more formidable team, given their performance in previous seasons and the preseason. They have the better champions league record. You can expect the team to dominate the match for most parts of the game.
Benfica vs. FC Midtjylland Betting Prediction
After thoroughly looking at both teams, we’ve made our Benfica vs. FC Midtjylland predictions. With Benfica playing at home, we believe Benfica is the better team, and according to the odds from most sportsbooks, they are the favorites to win. And based on their stats, we think they would win this game.
Our prediction is Benfica to win by at least a two-goal margin, and our score prediction is 3-0. We don’t think Midtjylland would get a goal in the match, following Benfica’s defense.
Who to Bet On?
If you want to engage in Champions League betting, you should find a good sports betting site to join. Once you do, you can go to the UCL section to see the game between Benfica and Midtjylland.
You can always follow our predictions if you don’t have one. Or you can check out the teams and their updates to see how they set up for the game as you make your prediction.
UEFA Champions League Pick: Benfica -1.5 (-130)
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