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Benfica - FC Salzburg
UEFA Champions League - Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1st Round
Prediction 1
Over 2.5 goals
5/8 (1.63)
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Prediction 2
Di Maria to score anytime
7/5 (2.50)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Benfica and Salzburg will meet in the first round of the fresh Champions League season on Wednesday, September 20th and we have prepared a detailed preview of this duel for you, including our favourite football betting tips for it.
Today's Benfica vs Salzburg predictions and picks
If you are searching for dependable Champions League predictions, including our latest Benfica vs Salzburg tips, we can help you out:
Our first Benfica vs Salzburg prediction: Over 2.5 total goals
- Benfica went over 2.5 total goals in four of their last five matches across the board
- Salzburg went over 2.5 total goals in three of their previous four games in all competitions
- Benfica averaged 3.80 goals per game in Liga Portugal so far, while Salzburg averaged 3.14 goals per game in Austrian Bundesliga this season
Our second Benfica vs Salzburg prediction: Angel Di Maria to score at any time
- Di Maria is the team's top scorer in the league with four goals in five games
- In the last three Benfica matches in a row, Angel Di Maria managed to score a goal
- With four goals in the Portuguese league, Di Maria already matches his scoring record from Serie A last season, so he is clearly in great form
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Last Five - Benfica
29/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
FC Porto
Benfica
0
0
D
24/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Portimonense
Benfica
1
3
W
20/09/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
FC Salzburg
Benfica
2
0
L
16/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Vizela
Benfica
1
2
W
02/09/23
Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal
Guimaraes
Benfica
0
4
W
Last Five - FC Salzburg
30/09/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
Austria Lustenau
FC Salzburg
0
0
D
26/09/23
Austria Cup Austria
SV Austria Salzburg
FC Salzburg
0
4
W
23/09/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
FC Blau Weiss Linz
FC Salzburg
1
0
L
20/09/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Benfica
FC Salzburg
0
2
W
16/09/23
Austria Bundesliga AUB
SK Sturm Graz
FC Salzburg
2
2
D
Now we will check out the top markets and best odds for this game:
Benfica odds: 4/9 (1.44) – 69.20% probability
Draw odds: 21/5 (5.20) – 19.20% probability
Salzburg odds: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.50% probability
It is pretty obvious looking at these odds that Benfica are the expected winners in this game, with a 69.20% win probability. Furthermore, the main candidate to be the first goalscorer in this duel is Rafa Silva at 9/2 (5.50) odds, which is the as same as a 18.20% probability.
Benfica – Salzburg preview: Team form, news, and possible lineups
Read the new information and updates on these teams right here, including the most likely Benfica vs Salzburg lineups:
Benfica
The defending champions of Portugal started the new season in the league with a loss to Boavista, but then managed to win their next four games and show that they will be fighting to retain the title. On top of their good form, Benfica is also in good shape when it comes to fitness, with David Jurasek being the only injured player in the team right now.
Benfica predicted lineup:
Trubin – Bah, Otamendi, Silva, Aursnes – Kokcu, Neves – Mario, Di Maria, Silva – Musa
Salzburg
As usual, Salzburg started the new season in Austrian Bundesliga in a dominant fashion, with six wins and a draw after the first seven rounds of the league. Meanwhile, the teams having a lot of issues with injuries and illness, with five players out of the next match and a few more listed as questionable.
Salzburg predicted lineup:
Schlager – Dedic, Baidoo, Piatkowski, Terzic – Gourna-Douath, Bidstrup, Kjaergaard – Gloukh – Simic, Konate
Starting lineups
Take a closer look at the starting lineups an hour before the kickoff.
Benfica
FC Salzburg
Player to watch: Angel Di Maria
Despite his advanced age, Angel Di Maria's return to the Portuguese side was seen fondly by the fans even before he started playing and after a few games, it's clear that the Argentinian has much to offer to the team yet.
The 35-year-old winger started the new season with four goals in five matches and Red Bull Salzburg will have to pay close attention to Di Maria in this game.
