11th April 2023 – 21:00, Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
Benfica will host Inter in the first-leg game of the Champions League quarter-finals. The home side wants to secure an advantage at its ground, while the visitors look forward to returning home undefeated.
Benfica Preview & Team News
Benfica will be looking to improve on their last outing here following the 1-2 Primeira Liga loss in their previous game against Porto. Nevertheless, the Eagles are comfortable on the top of the Primeira Liga table, and this match is much more important for them. Benfica has been on a persistent run of goalscoring form, finding the back of the net every time they’ve gone out to play in their last six games. They’ve hit an aggregate of 17 during that period while also conceding a total of 4. They have been quite dominant this season, and Benfica eyes the next round in the top European cup. However, Mihailo Ristić (Hamstring Injury), Gonçalo Guedes (Meniscal Injury), and Julian Draxler (Ankle Surgery) won’t be available for Benfica coach Roger Schmidt.
Inter Preview & Team News
Last time out, Inter drew 1-1 in the Serie A tie with Salernitana. It was the Nerazzurri’s sixth straight game without winning, and they go to this one in poor form. It has become apparent that Inter has suffered from a shortage of goals in their past six games, netting a disappointing return of just 3. In those fixtures, Nerazzurri have also seen the overall goal tally of opposing teams equal 6. That kind of pattern isn’t assured to be sustained into this next game, though. They need to do much better in Lisbon if they want to secure a positive result from the first leg. Inter manager Simone Inzaghi has not got a full squad to pick from. Milan Skriniar (Back trouble), Dalbert (Cruciate Ligament Injury), and Hakan Calhanoglu (groin strain) won’t be making appearances.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
Despite their defeat against Porto, Benfica has been much more confident recently. We see them as favorites in this encounter and believe the Eagles will win in their backyard.
Goals Market Prediction
Inter hasn’t scored more than a goal on the previous six occasions, and they now face quite a tough opponent. Therefore, we think this match could stay under a 2.5 margin.
Benfica vs Inter
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