Benfica hosts Atletico Madrid in matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. This will be a tough game to call as both teams were victorious in matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League. Benfica won 2-1 away at Red Star Belgrade while Atletico Madrid came from behind to defeat RB Leipzig on the same scoreline of 2-1. Both teams will fancy their chances of qualifying to the knockout stages of the Champions League and victory here would go a long way in helping them achieve that goal.
Our 3 Predictions for Benfica vs Atletico Madrid
- 1st prediction: Atletico Madrid to Win – 2.76
- 2nd prediction: Over 2.5 Goals – 1.87
- 3rd prediction: Both Teams To Score – 1.67
1st Prediction for Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Atletico Madrid to Win – 2.72
This game is a tough one to call as both sides are strong. Atletico Madrid have been in great form this season and as a result of this they sit 2nd in La Liga. They are unbeaten in all competitions with 3 wins and 2 draws in La Liga and 1 win out of 1 game in the UEFA Champions League. Atletico Madrid have so many attacking options especially in the form of Angel Correa, Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez so should have enough to get the victory in this one. Odds for this outcome can be best found with Betarno at odds of 2.50.
2nd Prediction for Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Over 2.5 Goals – 5.50
There were over 2.5 goals in both these teams’ opening matches in the UEFA Champions League with both teams winning 2-1. Atletico Madrid have scored 11 goals in 6 games in all competitions which is an average of 1.83 goals per game. Benfica have also scored 11 goals in 6 games which is an average of 1.83 goals per game. The averages state that there will be 3.66 goals in this game. Over 2.5 goals can be found with Bertano at odds of 5.50.
3rd Prediction for Benfica vs Atletico Madrid: Both teams To Score – 1.68
Both sides average over a goal per game, which means it is likely that they will both score in this game. Benfica have scored in all but 1 of their 6 matches in all competitions. Both teams have scored in 3 of Benfica’s 6 matches. Atletico Madrid have scored in 5 of their 6 matches in all competitions, with both teams scoring in 2 of the 6 matches. Both Teams to score can be found with Betarno Sports at odds of 1.68.
Best Odds for Benfica vs Atletico Madrid
Full Preview of the Game: Last Results and Head-to-Head
Benfica hosts Atletico Madrid in matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League. Both sides began their campaign with victories. Benfica currently sit 5th in Liga Portugal and 11th in the UEFA Champions League phase. Atletico Madrid are 2nd in La Liga and 12th in the UEFA Champions League. The sides have met twice with both sides getting a victory.
Where to watch Benfica vs Atletico Madrid
Benfica host Atletico Madrid in what should be an epic battle between two UEFA Champions League stalwarts.
- Location: Estadio da Luz
- Date: 02/10/2024
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 7
- (optional) Live stream: Discovery +
Probable lineups Benfica vs Atletico Madrid
Benfica and Atletico Madrid have both started the UEFA Champions League with 2-1 victories and here is how I think both sides will line up for their clash in a couple of weeks.
Benfica lineup
Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK: Anatolli Trubin
RB: Alexander Bah
RCB: Antonio Silva
LCB: Nicolas Otamendi
LB: Alvaro Fernandez
RCM: FLorentiono Luis
LCM: Orkun Kokcu
RM: Angel Di Maria
CAM: Benjamin Rolheiser
LM: Kerem Akturkoglu
ST: Vangelis Pavlidis
Injured/Suspended: Renato Sanches- Hamstring Injury
Tiago Gouveia- Shoulder Injury
Coach: Roger Schmidt
Atletico Madrid lineup
Formation: 3-4-2-1
GK: Jan Oblak
RCB: Robin le Normand
CB: Jose Giminez
LCB: Reinildo
RM: Marcos Llorente
CM: Rodrigo De Paul
CM: Koke
LM: Rodrigo Riquelme
RAM: Angel Correa
LAM: Antoine Griezmann
ST: Julian Alvarez
Injured/Suspended: Quilindschy Hartman- Knee Surgery
Borja Garces- Cruciate Ligament injury
Pablo Barrios- Muscle injury
Coach: Diego Simeone