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Fenerbahce vs Benfica Prediction & Betting tips
After a 1-0 first-leg defeat by Fenerbahce, Benfica Lisbon have a good chance of making it to the final round of the Champions League qualifiers. The Portuguese were clearly superior to the entire game and would have had to score more goals due to numerous chances. Due to the tight final score, progress is still possible for Fenerbahce. In the second leg, the Turks are likely to act more aggressively in the home crowd than in the first leg a week ago. Between Fenerbahce and Benfica Lisbon, a tip with good odds is recommended for both teams to meet.
Fenerbahce:
Despite the runner-up championship last season, Fenerbahce Istanbul may miss participating in the Champions League. After the 0-1 first-leg defeat against Benfica Lisbon, the Turks are under pressure in the return leg next Tuesday. Too harmless were their attack efforts in the first leg. Fenerbahce now need an increase in performance and at least two goals in the home crowd. Last season, “Sari Kanaryalar” scored the strongest offensive in the Turkish Süper Lig with 78 goals scored. Fenerbahce then reinforced the attack with lenders Andre Ayew and Islam Slimani.
Last week, the Süper Lig started the new season. For Fenerbahce, there was a 2-1 home win under new coach Phillip Cocu. After an early deficit, Giuliano hit the spot with a penalty. Souza then provided the winning goal. Newcomer Islam Slimani could make his debut against Benfica on Tuesday. In the Sükrü Saracuglu Stadium, Fenerbahce scored 42 goals in 17 league games last season.
Benfica Lisbon:
In the first leg against Fenerbahce, Benfica Lisbon was clearly superior and should have won higher. Nevertheless, the Portuguese go into the return leg with a good starting position as they did not concede a goal against the Turkish side. Next Tuesday, an away goal would almost make them progress, as Fenerbahce would have to score three goals in that case. With 80 goals scored, Benfica Lisbon had the second strongest offensive of the Portuguese Primeira Liga last season. On average, the “eagles” hit 2.35 times per game. With Andre Horta, Bryan Cristante and Raul Jimenez left the club in the summer break, three important players. In return, the Portuguese strengthened, among others, with Nicolas Castillo, German Conti, Facundo Ferreyra and Cristian Lema.
Benfica Lisbon opened the new season in Portugal last Friday with the game against Vitoria Guimaraes. The spectacular opening game won the club from the capital of Portugal with 3: 2. Central midfielder Pizzi was in a good mood and scored three times. Due to their strong offensive, it is very likely that Benfica will face Lisbon at least once on Tuesday evening against Fenerbahce. For a new victory of the Portuguese, there are betting odds up to 2.69. Coach Rui Vitoria has to do without the return of the young Croat Filip Krovinovic. The use of last year’s top goalscorer Portugal Jonas is still questionable.
Fenerbahce vs Benfica head to head matches
07.08.18 CL Benfica Fenerbahce 1 : 0
02.05.13 EL Benfica Fenerbahce 3 : 1
25.04.13 EL Fenerbahce Benfica 1 : 0