Liverpool vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Liverpool vs Benfica Stats

• The hosts have won eight of their last nine Champions League (UCL) matches.
• Benfica have hit the back of the net in 13 of their last 14 away games across all competitions.
• Liverpool have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine UCL fixtures.
• Luis Diaz managed four shots (scoring once) in the first leg and was a constant threat against an ageing Benfica backline.

Liverpool vs Benfica Tips

Betting Tip: Liverpool win + BTTS

Fresh off the back of an enthralling 2-2 draw away to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, Liverpool now turns their attention to navigating their way past Benfica and into the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time since winning it back in 2018/19. They’ll feel confident that they can do just that given the form they’re currently in. They’ve also not lost to Portuguese opposition at Anfield since 2005/2006 (W4, D2) and despite the fact Jurgen Klopp is likely to make changes, it’s hard to look past a home victory. With the hosts also preparing for another mouthwatering tie against Manchester City in the FA Cup this coming weekend, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see some key players given a rest here.

Benfica have had no difficulty finding the back of the net and have notched in 13 of their last 14 away games in all competitions. They’ll likely look to exploit a much-changed Liverpool side as they go hunting for an early goal to give them a chance of clawing back the tie. However, Liverpool have superb strength in depth and should still be able to pick their moments and see off ‘As Águias’. I’ll have a point on a home win and both teams to score.

Betting Tip: Luis Diaz to score anytime

The Colombian has been fantastic since his arrival from FC Porto in January. He opened his Champions League account for the ‘Reds’ in the first leg and he’ll know the opposition well after his time in the Portuguese top flight. Of course, this is dependent on him starting the match but he was given approximately 20 minutes in their clash with Manchester City at the weekend, so you have to feel he’s in line to start this one. The odds on him scoring are higher than that of both Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino. But on current form, he’s the more likely of those players named to get the nod and he’ll be desperate to get on the scoresheet once again here. From a value perspective, I’ll have another point on Luis Diaz coming back to haunt Benfica once again.