Benfica and RB Salzburg will face off in the Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage.
Benfica possesses the capability to maintain control of the game for extended periods and should be able to capitalize on some of the scoring opportunities they generate.
Similarly, Red Bull Salzburg may encounter challenges in finding the back of the net, but we do anticipate them managing to score during the match.
Benfica supporters are eager to see a replication of their recent success, which was a 1-2 victory in the Primeira Liga against Vizela.
Under the guidance of Roger Schmidt, Benfica has been quite prolific in their last six matches, netting a total of 13 goals. In contrast, they have conceded only 5 goals during the same period.
In terms of player availability, Benfica’s manager Roger Schmidt has minimal concerns, with just one player, Jurásek, being unavailable due to fitness issues. The rest of the squad is in good health and ready for the upcoming match.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 0, Lost: 1, Scored: 13, Conceded: 6, Clean Sheets: 2.
In their most recent match, Red Bull Salzburg played to a 2-2 draw in a Bundesliga encounter against Sturm Graz.
Over their last six matches, Red Bull Salzburg has demonstrated an impressive scoring prowess, notching a total of 16 goals. They have managed to find the back of the net in every single one of those games, while their opponents have scored 4 goals during the same period.
Unfortunately, Red Bull Salzburg’s manager, Gerhard Struber, faces the challenge of dealing with several unavailable players ahead of the upcoming matches.
Last 5 Games: Won: 4, Draw: 1, Lost: 0, Scored: 13, Conceded: 4, Clean Sheets: 2.
The match will be played at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
September 20, 2023, 21:00 UK time.