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Benfica will invite Feyenoord to the Estádio da Luz in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The hosts have enjoyed a winning start to the competition while De club aan de Maas have a win and a loss in two games.
As Águias are on a nine-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, recording eight wins. They extended their winning streak in all competitions to six games with a 2-0 win over Pevidem in the Taca de Portugal's third round on Saturday, thanks to Jan-Niklas Beste's brace.
The visitors are unbeaten in their last five games, recording four wins. They resumed their Eredivisie campaign following the international break with a comfortable 5-1 away win over Go Ahead Eagles. Ibrahim Osman scored his first league goal and had two assists to his name.
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Benfica began their campaign with a 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade and registered a brilliant 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid earlier this month. Feyenoord suffered a 4-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen in their campaign opener and bounced back with a 3-2 win over Girona last time around.
Benfica vs Feyenoord Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off four times thus far with all meetings taking place in the erstwhile European Cup. As Águias have the upper hand in these meetings with a 2-1 lead in wins and one game ending in a draw.
- Benfica have a 100% home record in all competitions, scoring 17 goals while conceding just twice in five games.
- Feyenoord, meanwhile, have enjoyed an unbeaten record in their travels this season, winning three of their six away games.
- The hosts are on a three-game winning streak in the Champions League and have scored at least three goals in three of their last four games.
- The visitors have lost four of their last five games in the Champions League.
Benfica vs Feyenoord Prediction
As Águias have enjoyed a good run of form and have won eight of their last nine games. They have won 15 of their last 17 competitive home games, and are strong favorites.
Leandro Barreiro did not participate in the training sessions earlier this week and is expected to miss this match alongside Gianluca Prestianni and Tiago Gouveia. Renato Sanches has been called up to the squad after an injury spell.
De club aan de Maas are on a three-game winning streak across all competitions, scoring 10 goals. They have suffered just one loss this season, with that defeat coming against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League. They have suffered defeats in their two away meetings against As Águias.
Hugo Bueno picked up a minor injury last week but has been included in the squad for this match. Santiago Giménez is a long-term absentee alongside Quilindschy Hartman, Bart Nieuwkoop, and Calvin Stengs.
Considering the home advantage for Águias and their better goalscoring form, the hosts are expected to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Feyenoord
Benfica vs Feyenoord Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Kerem Aktürkoglu to score or assist any time - Yes
