The second leg in the round of 16 of the Champions League between Benfica and Club Brugge takes place on Tuesday. The Portuguese side comes into the fixture with a huge advantage, having won the opening leg 2-0 in Belgium a few weeks ago.
However, Brugge has been strong throughout their European campaign to this point, and they are unlikely to go down without a fight in the UCL games today. You can find the latest Benfica vs Club Brugge odds, and our picks for the second leg here.
Benfica vs. Club Brugge Odds
Benfica is a commanding favorite in the Champions League odds for this second leg, with the Portuguese giants currently priced up at -250. The visitors are unfavored in the Benfica vs Club Brugge odds, with the team from Belgium available at +650.
Meanwhile, the draw is available at +375. Goals are expected in this second leg, with over 2.5 favored at -150. Both teams to score is also odds-on at -106 for the second leg in Portugal this week.
Benfica vs. Club Brugge Matchup Information
Benfica vs Club Brugge
Location of the Game: Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Portugal
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 7, 2023. 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: CBS Sports
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Benfica
It has been a sensational season in the Champions League to this point for Benfica. The Portuguese side sat top of their Champions League standings in the first half of the campaign, finishing ahead of PSG courtesy of their superior head-to-head record.
In fact, since Benfica entered the competition in the third qualifying round, they have picked up eight wins from the ten games that they have played.
Over that period, they are also yet to suffer a defeat, with their clashes against PSG both ending in 1-1 draws. The Benfica standings in Group H were achieved after a strong defensive performance, as they allowed just seven goals. But, they did allow their rivals to score in all but one of their matches in the group stage.
The Portuguese side boasts an excellent record against teams from Belgium, as they have gone ten without defeat at home. Over that period, they have also picked up wins in each of their last six. However, Benfica hasn’t won more than three straight Champions League games since the 1989-90 season.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge will be looking to buck a number of historical trends on Tuesday. Among those is the fact that only one of the previous 45 teams to suffer a 2-0 home defeat in the first leg has progressed.
However, the Belgian side has already upset a number of Club Brugge predictions this season, which included picking-ups against FC Porto and Atletico Madrid.
But, their recent away form in the competition would be a concern, as they have lost five of their previous seven. However, one of their rare away wins was recorded in Portugal earlier this campaign, as they landed a historic 4-0 win over FC Porto on matchday two. But, they do come into this game without a win in their previous four Champions League fixtures since booking their spot in the round of 16.
Brugge hardly had the ideal preparation for this huge Champions League showdown, as they were swatted aside in the Belgian Pro League by Oostende on Friday. A number of changes were made by Scott Parker with this fixture in mind, but the size of their challenge in Portugal remains massive.
Benfica vs. Club Brugge Betting Picks
The Benfica vs Club Brugge odds highlight just how massive of a challenge this is for Parker’s side in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Only Manchester United has recovered from a 2-0 home loss in the Champions League to progress through to the next round, and Brugge’s performances have largely been underwhelming since the arrival of the former Bournemouth boss.
Benfica’s home record looks to be the key stat, as they have won eight of their last ten, and six on the bounce in Lisbon. We struggle to see that dominant run ending on Tuesday, and Benfica on the spread looks to be a solid pick.
- Pick: Benfica (-1) +110
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