Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM GMT
Location: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Benfica vs. Barcelona Head-to-Head
Benfica and Barcelona have a history dating back to 1961, with their most famous encounter being the 1961 European Cup final, which Benfica won 3-2. Overall, Barcelona holds a slight edge in their head-to-head record.
Benfica Form
Benfica are currently second in the Primeira Liga and have been in good form recently. They are a strong team at home and will be looking to cause an upset against Barcelona.
Barcelona Form
Barcelona is currently leading La Liga and are one of the most in-form teams in Europe. They have a potent attack and will be looking to extend their winning run.
Analysis
This is a highly anticipated clash between two of Europe’s top clubs. Barcelona are the favorites, but Benfica are capable of causing an upset at home. The key will be for Benfica to limit Barcelona’s attacking threat while capitalizing on their own opportunities.
Benfica vs. Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona to win 2-1
Key Stats
- Barcelona are the favorites to win the match.
- Benfica have a strong home record.
- This is a repeat of last season’s Champions League group-stage encounter.
Additional Factors to Consider
- The fitness of key players for both teams
- The impact of home advantage for Benfica
- The attacking prowess of both teams
