Wednesday night, Leipzig receives Benfica for a meeting of the fifth day of group G of the Champions League. Leipzig will want to ensure qualification while Benfica intends to continue struggling to keep his hopes of qualification.
RB Leipzig vs Benfica Soccer Betting Tips
With 9 points taken in this group, Leipzig is leading this group G ahead of Olympique Lyonnais which has 2 fewer units. After starting with a win against Benfica (1-2), the men of Julian Nagelsmann were surprised at home by Lyon (0-2). But then, they took a big step towards qualification by winning twice against Zénit (2-1 and 0-2). In the league, Christopher Nkunku’s partners are second in the standings behind Borussia Mönchengladbach. They remain on 3 victories won against Mainz (8-0), Hertha Berlin (2-4) and against Cologne last weekend (4-1).
For its part, Benfica is last in this group with only 3 points. Defeated by Leipzig (1-2) and then Zenit (3-1), the Portuguese thought they had returned in the race for qualification by winning against Lyon (2-1). But their defeat at Parc OL in the last match almost ruined all their hopes of qualifying (3-1). On the other hand, in the league, Lisboètes are leaders with 2 points ahead of Porto and they have won 10 of their 11 games in this Portuguese Liga. Last weekend, they validated their ticket for the 8th finals of the Portuguese Cup following this victory won at Vizela (1-2).
The staff for RB Leipzig vs Benfica
For Leipzig, a lot of things are missing. These are young Adams, defensive executives Orban and Konaté, Slovenian international midfielder Kampl and substitutes Candido and Wolf, all injured. In addition, defensive executives Halstenberg, Upamecano and Mukiele are uncertain. In attack, the German international Werner (11 goals in the league, 2 in C1) should be aligned alongside the Danish international Poulsen.
For Benfica, the very good Rafa Silva, the Swiss striker Seferovic the Greek international midfielder Samaris and the long-term absentee Conti remain stuck in the infirmary. The offensive power of this team is mainly on the middle Pizzi and striker Carlos Vinicius, authors of 8 and 5 goals respectively this season in the league.
The compositions for RB Leipzig vs Benfica
The probable composition of Leipzig (appointment at 20h for the official compo):
Gulacsi – Klostermann, Ampadu, Upamecano (or Mukiele), Halstenberg (or Saracchi) – Sabitzer, Laimer, Demme, Forsberg – Poulsen, Werner.
Absent: Adams, Orban, Konaté, Kampl, Candido, Wolf (injured).
Uncertain: Mukiele, Halstenberg, Upamecano.
The planned tactical disposition (3-4-3):
Gulacsi
Klostermann – Ampadu – Upamecano – Halstenberg
Sabitzer – Laimer – Demme – Halstenberg
Poulsen – Werner – Forsberg
The probable composition of Benfica (go to 20h for the official compo):
Vlachodimos – André Almeida, Ruben Dias, Ferro, Grimaldo – Pizzi, Luis Florentino, Gabriel Pires, Cervi – Chiquinho, Vinicius.
Absent: Rafa Silva, Conti, Samaris, Seferovic (injured).
Unsure: None.
The tactical provision provided (4-4-2):
Vlachodimos
Almeida – Ruben Dias – Ferro – Grimaldo
Pizzi – Florentino – Gabriel – Cervi
Chiquinho – Carlos Vinicius
The history of confrontations RB Leipzig vs Benfica
Before the Leipzig victory in the first leg, the two teams did not cross each other.
In the first leg, Benfica was beaten, despite the support of their supporters, by Leipzig (1-2).
Key points for the match RB Leipzig vs Benfica
– Benfica seems below in this group.
– Leipzig remains formidable at home.
– With 13 goals scored since the start of the season in the Bundesliga and C1, Wermer is the No. 1 offensive weapon in Leipzig.
– Leipzig will want to qualify as soon as possible in this group.
Soccer Betting Tips RB Leipzig vs Benfica
A priori, Leipzig seems to be able to prevail on this team of Benfica and ensure its qualification.
Betting Tips: 1
Odds: 1.48
