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Marseille vs Benfica – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 18/04/2024
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Prediction on Marseille vs Benfica
For Marseille vs Benfica prediction we predict Benfica to win 2-1. Benfica emerged victorious with a 2-1 win in the first leg against Marseille in the UEFA Europa League. As they head into the return leg, the Eagles are considered clear favorites. Marseille has struggled in their recent form, losing all of their last 5 games. We anticipate them to struggle against the in-form Portuguese side. Therefore, we predict that the visitors will secure victory in Marseille.
Prediction: Benfica to win
We predict Both Teams to Score on Marseille vs Benfica. In the last 5 meetings between Marseille and Benfica, both teams have managed to score, with score lines such as 2-1, 1-1, and 2-1 in the last 3 matchups. Based on this trend, we anticipate both teams to find the back of the net in this Europa League match between Marseille and Benfica on Thursday.
Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score
Marseille vs Benfica Betting Tips & Odds
- Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.794 with 1xbet
- Aubameyang to Score any time @ 2.25 with 1xbet
- Halftime Result – Draw @ 2.26 with 1xbet
Match Preview on Marseille vs Benfica
Marseille
Marseille is enduring a challenging period as they approach this clash, having suffered defeats in their last 5 matches against Benfica (1-2), Lille (3-1), PSG (2-0), Rennes (2-0), and Villarreal (3-1).
Following a 2-1 loss in the first leg against Benfica, Marseille found themselves trailing 2-0 at the 52nd minute before P. Aubameyang pulled one back in the 67th minute.
Jean-Louis Gasset’s side maintains a 40% win rate and a notable 64% away win rate across all competitions this season.
On average, Marseille is scoring 1.57 goals per match this season. In their last 6 games, Marseille has secured 1 win and suffered 5 losses.
Benfica
Benfica heads into this UEFA Europa League return leg match on the back of two consecutive victories, defeating Moreirense 3-0 and Marseille 2-1.
In the first leg against Marseille, goals from R. Silva in the 16th minute and Á. Di María in the 52nd minute secured the win for the Eagles.
Under the guidance of Roger Schmidt, Benfica boasts a solid 65% win rate overall and an impressive 60% away win rate across all competitions this season.
On average, Benfica is scoring 2.00 goals per match this season. In their last 6 games, they have secured 4 wins, 1 draw, and suffered 1 loss.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Marseille: Lopez, Mbemba, Gigot, Balerdi, Henrique, Kondogbia, Veretout, Merlin, Harit, Aubameyang, Moumbagna
Benfica: Soares, Bah, Araujo, Morato, Carreras, Mario, Neves, Neres, Kokcu, Gouveia, Cabral
Marseille vs Benfica – Where to watch?
Catch the UEFA Europa League match between Marseille and Benfica on DAZN this Thursday, 18th April 2024, at 19:00 UTC.
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