Toulouse vs Benfica prediction and betting tips on February 22, 2024

Prediction on game Total under 2,5

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One of the return matches of the Europa League Round of 16 will be played in France, where Toulouse will host Portuguese giants Benfica at the Stade de Toulouse. The first encounter between these sides in Lisbon resulted in a narrow 2-1 victory for the hosts. What can we expect from the return leg between these two teams? Let's delve into the match prediction provided by experts at Dailysports.

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Toulouse

Philippe Montanier's side wasn't taken seriously by many ahead of the initial clash between these teams. Nonetheless, the underdogs managed to surprise, albeit succumbing to a minimal 2-1 defeat, conceding both goals from penalties, including one in the 90+8th minute. In their recent outing during the 22nd round of the French championship, Toulouse triumphed 2-1 away against Monaco. This victory marked the third win for the "Purple" side in their last five Ligue 1 fixtures. Currently, Toulouse sits in the 13th position in the league standings, just one point clear of the relegation zone.

Benfica

The Lisbon side faced significant challenges in their home match against Toulouse, yet managed to overcome their opponent. Following the encounter with Toulouse, the Eagles demolished Vizela 6-1 at home in the Portuguese league. This win extended Benfica's unbeaten streak to 20 matches across all competitions. At present, Roger Schmidt's team leads the Portuguese league, narrowly ahead of Sporting on additional metrics. The "Glorious" side has suffered only one defeat away from home this season in the league, securing victories in eight matches.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• For Toulouse, this marks their first two-legged encounter against Portuguese opposition.
• Benfica has traditionally performed well against French teams, prevailing in eight out of ten encounters.

Toulouse vs Benfica Prediction

Bookmakers favor Roger Schmidt's side in this fixture, assessing Benfica's chances of victory with odds of 1.89. Anticipating Toulouse to once again exhibit organized defense, we expect a low-scoring affair.Our bet is on "Total Under 3.0" with odds of 1.61.

Prediction on game Total under 2,5

Odds: 1.61

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4.92

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