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Benfica - Inter Milan
UEFA Champions League - Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
5th Round
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Benfica face Inter Milan on Wednesday 29th of November in the fifth round of fixtures in Champions League Group D. Inter Milan have already guaranteed qualification to the knockout stages of the competition while Benfica are already out. However, the Portuguese outfit can still qualify for the Europa League round of 32 but need a win on Wednesday to keep those hopes alive. Check out our football betting tips relating to the fixture below.
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Benfica vs Inter Milan prediction & free betting tips
Benfica have had a miserable European campaign this season whereas Inter Milan are on a mission to go one further than last year when they finished as runners-up. The form of the two teams points us towards an Inter victory but Benfica will give it a good go in front of their home fans so expect goals.
Inter Milan to win
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in ten games in all competitions.
- Benfica have zero points from four games in the Champions League this season.
- Inter Milan beat Benfica 1-0 in the reverse fixture.
BTTS
- Inter Milan have scored 12 goals in their last seven matches.
- Benfica have scored nine goals in their last five matches.
- Both teams scored and conceded in their most recent respective Champions League matches.
Check out our Champions League betting predictions page for tips and predictions.
Benfica vs Inter Milan odds, H2H stats, and recent form
Head to Head
03/10/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Inter Milan
Benfica
1
0
19/04/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Inter Milan
Benfica
3
3
11/04/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Benfica
Inter Milan
0
2
Last Five - Benfica
02/10/24
UEFA Champions League UCL
Atletico Madrid
Benfica
0
4
W
28/09/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Gil Vicente
Benfica
1
5
W
23/09/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Boavista
Benfica
0
3
W
19/09/24
UEFA Champions League UCL
Crvena Zvezda
Benfica
1
2
W
14/09/24
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Santa Clara
Benfica
1
4
W
Last Five - Inter Milan
01/10/24
UEFA Champions League UCL
Crvena Zvezda
Inter Milan
0
4
W
28/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Udinese
Inter Milan
2
3
W
22/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
AC Milan
Inter Milan
2
1
L
18/09/24
UEFA Champions League UCL
Man City
Inter Milan
0
0
D
15/09/24
Italy Serie A Serie A
Monza
Inter Milan
1
1
D
Benfica odds: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
Draw odds: 5/2 (4.00) – 28.6%
Inter Milan odds: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
The bookmakers believe this match is too close to call and have priced both teams as having a win probability of 37%. If you don't think the two teams can be separated, then the probability of a draw stands at 28.6%.
Benfica vs Inter Milan lineups and latest team news
Benfica
Benfica had a cup game at the weekend and manager, Roger Schmidt, used it as an opportunity to rest several key first team players. Peter Musa, Angel di Maria and Fredrik Aursnes are alle expected to come back into the team for the game against Inter Milan as they look to ensure they at least have Europa League football to look forward to after Christmas.
In terms of absentees, Benfica are without David Neres, Juan Bernat and Alexander Bah. The trio are all nursing long-term injuries and aren't expected to return to action any time soon.
Predicted lineup
Trubin; Aursnes, Silva, Otamendi, Morato – Ausrsnes, Neves; Di Maria, Silva, Mario – Musa
Inter Milan
Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi wasn't blessed with the opportunity to rest on any players at the weekend as his side took on Juventus in a crunch top of the table clash in Serie A. Thankfully for Simone, his team came through that match with not only a valuable point away from home but also with no new injury concerns so a similar lineup is expected on Tuesday night.
Simone is still without Alessandro Bastoni, with the young defender nursing a calf injury, and Benjamin Pavard who will miss the game with a knee problem. Alexis Sanchez is a doubt and will face a late fitness test before kick off.
Predicted lineup
Sommer – Dumfries, Darmian, de Vrij, Acerbi, Dimarco – Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan – Thuram, Martinez
Starting lineups
The official lineups will be announced around 60 minutes before kick off.
Benfica
Inter Milan
Player to watch: Lautaro Martínez
Lautaro Martínez is currently playing the best football of his career and the Argentinian striker has netted 15 goals in 17 appearances this season across all competitions. Martinez will lead the line for Inter away in Benfica on Wednesday night and will fancy his chances of adding to that tally.
