- Juventus has only won one of their four matches in the UCL
- Benfica is unbeaten in the UEFA Champions League this season
- Both teams won their last match.
The 2022/23 season of the UEFA Champions League gives us a different feel to the competition. Juventus is one of the top teams struggling for form, as it looks like they will miss out on the knockout phase of the UCL this season.
Teams want to secure more points as we enter another week of the champions league campaign, so let’s make some Benfica vs Juventus picks.
The goal is to make it to the knockout rounds; only two games are left in this round. With six points up for grabs, any slip could mean the team won’t get to participate in European competitions this season.
No team wants to crash out this early in the competition. Therefore, we look forward to what is coming.
Champions League Schedule
With both sides ready for their fifth game in this season’s Champions League schedule, they would be looking to climb higher in the Champions League standings.
Although whatever result we get in this game won’t change the positions on the table, it can change how the standings will be at the end of the group games.
This game will be tight as a win or draw for Benfica seals their spot in the round of 16, and Juventus will get a lifeline if they can secure the three points. So, follow us as we analyze the tie and provide our Benfica vs Juventus picks.
Benfica vs. Juventus City Odds
| Benfica | Draw | Juventus |
|---|---|---|
| -105 | +250 | +300 |
In the past, a Champions League tie featuring these two teams would have Juventus as the favorite to win.
But with the recent woes and struggles of the Old Lady, Juventus is the underdog for this match. Benfica has -105 odds as they are one of the top Champions League teams this season.
Juventus Winning Chances
Juventus odds are +300, giving them a 25% chance to win the game. And since they’ve been playing with these odds, they’ve only 4% of them. So, they don’t generally perform well when they have these many odds.
Benfica Winning Chances
On the other hand, Benfica has a 51% chance of winning this game with their -105 odds.
The team has won 71% of their matches with these odds. So, they are top-notch performers when they are the favorite to win.
As a result, the Benfica vs. Juventus pick swayed in the home team’s favor. However, even with Juventus’s below-par performances this season, they still have some magic under their sleeves.
Benfica vs. Juventus Information
- Competition: UEFA Champions League – Benfica vs. Juventus
- Location of the Game: Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
- Time: Tuesday, 25 Oct 2022, 02:00 PM EDT
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Benfica
Since the start of the 2022/23 season, Benfica has been in blazing-hot form. The team hasn’t lost a single game in the Liga Portugal and UEFA Champions League.
The team has been bossing their games and only had a few draws. Only Paris Saint-Germain has done better than Benfica this season.
As they prepare to face Juventus, we expect them to push for a win in the game, keeping them in the race for the top spot.
Benfica’s A-game
In addition, it will secure their spot in the knockout phase. In that case, we expect the team to bring their A-game and try to beat the Old Lady as they did in Turin.
The first leg match showed that Benfica didn’t come to the Champions League to be second fiddle to any team. Last season they got to the quarter-finals.
So, they would want to do better than they did last season. We expect them to try to secure a spot in the round of 16 with a win against Juventus.
Unbeaten at the Liga Portugal
After defeating Porto this weekend, Benfica remains the undisputed team in Liga Portugal. Therefore, they have the chance to increase their chances of winning this game.
However, Juventus is still a tough team to play. Therefore, Benfica will need to be at its best if they want to win this game.
Juventus
Last season, Juventus worked hard to make it into the top four spots as they plan to make it into the UCL this season. However, this season hasn’t gone to plan.
They’ve struggled to maintain any top form. They’ve lost two in the Serie A and three in the UCL. As a result, they are outside the top four spots in the league and the top two in the UCL.
Juventus’ Chance to Seal a Spot
Juventus need a win in this game if they want to make it into the top two. And unfortunately, a win in this game only gives them a lifeline, as they would also have to beat PSG to get the chance to seal a spot in the round of 16.
It is a difficult task, but it is possible because the team still has six points up for grabs. However, they need Benfica or PSG to lose their last two games to make it into the round of 16.
Juventus at the Rankings
Either team getting one draw in the last two would mean Juventus will have to settle for a third-place finish taking them into the UEFA Europa League.
So, Allegri and the boys would want a better finish and resume as top picks in Champions League betting.
We expect the team to come with their A-game as they try to increase their chances for a spot in the knockout rounds.
But it will take a miracle to see Juventus make it into the next round. But we look forward to what the Old Lady brings to the pitch when they take the trip to Portugal on Tuesday.
Benfica vs. Juventus Pick and Prediction
Both teams recorded wins in their last games. However, Benfica is having a better season than Juventus.
They are playing better and have had the best results so far, evident in their first leg meeting. Benfica has the chance to seal their top-spot finish, but they need to win their last two and try to outscore PSG.
Who to Bet On?
This game won’t be easy for either side because it is a make-or-break game for Juventus. However, looking at the odds, we can see that Juventus is the underdog in this game.
Therefore, they would most likely be chasing the game. The Champions League predictions for this tie are in favor of Benfica.
The home team has all the advantages to win this game. However, we don’t think Juventus would allow them to get home and away wins. Therefore, our Benfica vs Juventus picks are Full-Time Draw and Over 1.5.
UCL Pick: Draw (+260)
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