RB Leipzig vs Benfica
RB Leipzig will host Benfica in the UEFA Champions League matchday 5 group G, where the match will be held at the Red Bull Arena. This match also became their 3rd meeting in history since meeting the first time in 2017 at the Emirates Cup and then the first round before playing at the Benfica headquarters.
From these 2 meetings, Benfica is always defeated, this is quite interesting. Because the Portuguese Premier League defending champions last season were not enough to be able to show their strength in front of their own supporters. Recalling the previous meeting T. Werner became a nightmare for Benfica, because the German national team striker bought up 2 goals against Benfica before finally H. Seferović scored for Benfica and the score ended 1-2 for RB Leipzig’s victory.
Still leaving 2 more matches Benfica’s chance to qualify for the last 16 mathematically is still open, because RB Leipzig is firmly on top with 9 points, Lyon ranks 2 with 7 points and Zenit St. Petersburg has 4 points in the ranking 3. Benfica won over Lyon in a home match with a 2-1 win.
However, after the victory, Benfica fell 3-1 when they travel to the headquarters of Lyon. Lyon’s revenge was successful. This shows Benfica always lose when away games and this is a special note for RB Leipzig. T. Werner was fortunate to play at home and their chances of victory were greater. Quality has been seen in the first round before, most likely Benfica was defeated again.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.47