Benfica were unable to follow up their 3-0 win over Barcelona with victory, falling to Portimonense prior to the international break, but returned to domestic duties with a 2-1 cup win Trofense, though they did need extra time to progress. Bayern, like Benfica, fell to a surprise defeat prior to the hiatus, yet earned a resounding 5-1 win at title rivals Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Bayern have won 10 of their last 11 matches as they come into the game in Lisbon in excellent form. Benfica should pose a sterner test than Bayer Leverkusen, but Bayern have the means to earn victory regardless. 1:3
Bayern have won 21 of their last 23 matches (Champions League). Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in 20 of their last 23 matches (Champions League). Benfica have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (Champions League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Bayern's last 6 games (Champions League). Benfica are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Benfica in all competitions.
With Valentino Lazaro ruled out through injury, Gilberto should feature at right wing-back for the hosts. Haris Seferovic is also sidelined for the Portuguese side, who should, bar the switch at right wing-back, be unchanged from the win over Barcelona. Benjamin Pavard was suspended for Bayern's 5-1 mauling of Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, but should return at right-back here. Sven Ulreich, who was not expected to start anyway, misses out for the away side. Alphonso Davies came after in the first half on Sunday with a thigh issue and will be assessed, though may not be risked in midweek. Josip Stanisic replaced Davies at the BayArena, but it's likely that Lucas Hernandez will move across to left-back.
Benfica were unable to follow up their 3-0 win over Barcelona with victory, falling to Portimonense prior to the international break, but returned to domestic duties with a 2-1 cup win Trofense, though they did need extra time to progress. Bayern, like Benfica, fell to a surprise defeat prior to the hiatus, yet earned a resounding 5-1 win at title rivals Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Bayern have won 10 of their last 11 matches as they come into the game in Lisbon in excellent form. Benfica should pose a sterner test than Bayer Leverkusen, but Bayern have the means to earn victory regardless. 1:3
With Valentino Lazaro ruled out through injury, Gilberto should feature at right wing-back for the hosts. Haris Seferovic is also sidelined for the Portuguese side, who should, bar the switch at right wing-back, be unchanged from the win over Barcelona. Benjamin Pavard was suspended for Bayern's 5-1 mauling of Bayer Leverkusen at the weekend, but should return at right-back here. Sven Ulreich, who was not expected to start anyway, misses out for the away side. Alphonso Davies came after in the first half on Sunday with a thigh issue and will be assessed, though may not be risked in midweek. Josip Stanisic replaced Davies at the BayArena, but it's likely that Lucas Hernandez will move across to left-back.
Bayern have won 21 of their last 23 matches (Champions League). Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in 20 of their last 23 matches (Champions League). Benfica have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have been winning at both half time and full time in 5 of their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (Champions League). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Bayern's last 6 games (Champions League). Benfica are undefeated in their last 6 matches (Champions League). Bayern have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Benfica in all competitions.
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