Champions League Fenerbahce vs Benfica Prediction
After the result of the 1st leg, this game in Turkey will be completely different the advantage of 1-0 reached in the first leg by Benfica will force Fenerbahce to go in search of the goal, and in this more offensive posture of the Turks may be the key of the game for Benfica to go to the play-off to access the group stage of the Champions.
In the first leg the encounter in the Light only gave Benfica, with Fenerbahce to have a defensive posture looking to annul the attack of Benfica, and here and there to timidly try to make a counterattack, the victory by 1-0 ended by this being scarce, however Benfica also did not create so many occasions of goal that deserved a thrashing.
For this meeting Fenerbahce will have to pick up the game and go in search of the victory, the Dutch coach Phillip Cocu in the preview of the meeting said that same, that his team would play differently this second hand, believing that his team galvanized by support from the supporters may leave for a gala display.
The Dutchman has reason to be confident, Souza is back in midfield and gives another pressure capability, Ayew is also available and gives more mobility to the advanced line.
Slimani hiring last minute will still not be option for the Turks.
Rui Vitoria says Benfica will not go to Turkey to defend the result, and may well take advantage of the space that Fenerbahce can provide.
Benfica do better with teams that allow spaces, something that lacked in the encounter of the first hand, but in this encounter with Fenerbahce to have to take the initiative,
I believe that Benfica should exploit the speed of their wings taking advantage of the advance of the opponent and consequently the fact that they have more spaces.
Jonas renewed for Benfica but did not travel to Turkey, as injured Ebouhi, Krovinovic still in the final phase of the recovery, Seferovic and Luisão are also confirmed absences.
Likely teams
Fenerbahce: Demirel, Isla, Neustadter, Skrtel, Kaldirim, Topal, Souza, Giuliano, Valbuena, Ayew and Soldado.
Benfica: Odysseas, André Almeida, Jardel, Rubén Dias, Grimaldo, Fejsa, Pizzi, Gedson, Cervi, Sálvio and Ferreyra.
Best Bet of the Day Fenerbahce vs Benfica
In a game where the Turks will have to bear the costs of the game, Benfica will be in their 7th place, and must take advantage to make quick transitions and benefit from a slow defense of the Turks.
With space Benfica are a very dangerous team, and I believe that the incarnates will not go blank in this match which should be central to the qualification for the play-off.
With a goal scored the Turks needed 3 to ensure the qualification, which should become a mission almost impossible, but as we saw on the weekend Benfica fall asleep possession go through chills, so I believe in both score in this encounter.
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.74
