Stadium: Estadio da Luz (Lisbon)
Referee: Glenn Nyberg
18.02.2025 23:00
Prediction for the UEFA Champions League match which will take place on February 18. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Benfica is the most titled team in Portugal. The Eagles have won the national championship 38 times in their history, and at the end of this season they have a good chance to add one more piece to their trophy collection. In the last three rounds of the Primeraire, the Lisboners beat Estrela 3:2, Moreirense 3:2, as well as Santa Clara 1:0, which allowed them to retain second place in the standings, with only two points behind the leading Sporting.
The Lisbon side also performed quite well in the overall Champions League stage. In eight rounds, they won four times, drew once and lost three times. The statistics could have been even better if they had led 3:1 and 4:2 against Barcelona, but failed in the end and managed to lose 4:5. Just those three points were not enough for Benfica to go directly to the round of 16, and without them managed to take only 16th place in the summary table.
In the round of 16, the Portuguese went to Monaco and succeeded in the first match, which was held at the Louis II - 1:0. Now they remain not to lose on the home field, but it will be extremely difficult to do this.
Monaco
Monaco had a great last draw of Ligue 1, becoming the vice-champion of the tournament, but in the current championship things are much worse for the Monegasques. They had a great start to the championship, scoring 20 out of a possible 24 points in the opening eight rounds, but then began to lose regularly and lose ground. Yes, last weekend they defeated Nantes - 7:1, but even such a big victory did not allow them to rise above fourth place in the standings, and the gap from the leader is already 16 points.
The Red-Whites performed with mixed success in the Champions League. In the first match they managed to defeat Barcelona - 2:1, but then there was only a draw in the game with Dinamo Zagreb - 2:2. In addition, victories were obtained in games with Crvena Zvezda - 5:1, Bologna - 1:0, Aston Villa - 1:0, while the Monegasques lost to Benfica - 2:3, Arsenal - 0:3, Inter - 0:3. With 13 points they finished in 17th place in the composite standings, and therefore have to play in the 1/16 finals.
The first game of the confrontation with Benfica was held at the home stadium Louis II, but even with the support of the stands did not succeed. Wards Addy Hütter suffered a defeat - 0:1, which made life much more difficult on the eve of the return game.
H2H Meetings
Benfica and Monaco have played five head-to-head meetings in their history. Once a draw was recorded, and in four battles the Lisbon side won, including twice during the current Champions League campaign: 3:2 in the general stage and 1:0 in the first game of the round of 32.
Betting Stats
- Benfica beat Monaco in the last three consecutive head-to-head meetings.
- Benfica scored at least three goals in five of the last six home matches.
- In the last six home matches for Benfica in a row overcame the bookmaker's total over.
- In four of the last five away matches for Monaco there was an exchange of goals.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Expert Betting Tips
All the odds on the eve of the return match of the round of 32 of the Champions League are in favor of Benfica. The Lisbon side are on a great run, having won their last five matches in a row in all competitions. Monaco, on the contrary, is not characterized by consistently good results, and this is especially true for away battles, as the Monegasques lost in five of the six previous away games. In addition, the Portuguese have retained their last three head-to-head meetings, two of which came in the current Champions League draw. As a result, we can bet on Benfica to win.
W1 for 1.83
Total Over 3.5 for 2.40
BTTS + Total Over 2.5 for 1.73
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