Benfica vs Feyenoord prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 23, 2024
As part of the third round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Benfica will host Feyenoord at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. Here’s the expert match prediction from the Dailysports team.
Benfica
The "Eagles" haven’t had the best start to the new domestic season, losing their opening match in the Primeira Liga to Famalicão away, 0:2. They also stumbled again in a 1:1 draw with Moreirense. After seven matches, Benfica sits third in the table, trailing league leaders Sporting by eight points.
In the Champions League, Benfica began with a confident 2:1 away win over Red Star Belgrade. They followed that up with a dominant 4:0 victory over Atlético Madrid at home, cementing their place as strong contenders. After two rounds, Benfica occupies third place in their group, and the club appears in excellent form heading into this match.
Feyenoord
The "Pride of the South" had a rocky start in the Champions League, suffering a heavy 0:4 home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen, with all goals conceded in the first half. However, they bounced back in the second round with an exciting 3:2 victory away against Girona, last season's surprise package in La Liga.
In the Eredivisie, Feyenoord’s campaign has been inconsistent. Although they remain unbeaten, they have drawn four of their eight matches. Heading into this game, Feyenoord secured a 5:1 away win over Go Ahead Eagles. They are currently in fourth place in the Eredivisie, trailing PSV by 11 points.
Match Facts
- In 4 of the last 5 matches involving both teams, the "Total Over 2.5" bet has won.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in 3 of the last 5 matches.
- Benfica has won their last six matches, with five of those featuring "Total Over 2.5" goals.
Head-to-Head
In recent friendlies between the two clubs, both sides earned home victories, with Benfica thrashing Feyenoord 5:0 in their last meeting.
Probable Lineups
- Benfica: Trubin, Araújo, Otamendi, Silva, Carreras, Kökçü, Florentino, Amdouni, Aktürkoğlu, Di María, Pavlidis.
- Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Lotomba, Bielen, Hancko, Smal, Milambo, Hwang, Timber, Osman, Ueda, Igor Paixão.
Prediction
Benfica has proven they can dismantle teams at home, as Atlético Madrid found out after conceding four goals at the Estádio da Luz. If the Eagles find their rhythm, Feyenoord may struggle to keep up. We expect Benfica to take all three points in a potentially high-scoring match.
