Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview and Prediction: A Nightmare for the Germans
The match between Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League will take place at 3:00 AM on November 6th. Nghe An newspapers, radio, and television will analyze the teams' form, provide football commentary, and predict the score.
Latest team news for Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen
Benfica is still missing its trio.Alexander Bah, Manu Silva and Brumadue to injury.
Fredrik AursnesHe is impressing in the interim right-back position and is likely to continue in that role, asAmar DedicStill not recovered.
The remaining defensive line is expected to consist of:Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, and Tomas Araujo, umbrellaAntonio SilvaHe could return to the starting lineup after having started in the previous three rounds.
In the attacking line,Vangelis PavlidisHe is almost certain to continue as a starter, with the goal of improving his performance.13 goals this season, despite having only scored one goal in the Champions League.
On Leverkusen's side, the team is suffering serious losses withExequiel Palacios, Lucas Vazquez, Axel Tape, Equi Fernandez and Nathan TellaThey were all absent due to injury.
CaptainRobert AndrichHe was also unable to play due to a suspension after receiving a red card in the match against PSG.
The good news isPatrik SchickHe has fully recovered and is likely to...Back in the starting lineupFor the first time since the season opener, he will lead the attack.
Latest predicted lineups for Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen
Benfica:
Trubin; Aursnes, Otamendi, T Araujo, Dahl; Barrenechea, Rios; Schjelderup, Sudakov, Lukebakio; Pavlidis
Bayer Leverkusen:
Flekken; Tapsoba, Balde, Quansah; Grimaldo, Garcia, Echeverri, Arthur; Poku, Kofane; Schick
Latest football match prediction: Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen
Benfica's Champions League journey has started in almost the worst possible way, as they squandered a two-goal lead and lost 2-3 to Qarabag in their opening match under manager Bruno Lage.
Changing managers didn't improve the situation in the European arena. The coach's debut match.Jose MourinhoUpon returning to Stamford Bridge, they ended up losing 0-1 in the second match, and the Portuguese manager continued to watch his team suffer another defeat.collapsed 0-3 against Newcastlein the third round.
That heavy defeat was a rare result for a team managed by Mourinho. However, the two-time Champions League winners are facing a major problem in attack – as Benfica only have...8 shots on targetAfter three matches, they are among the three teams with the worst shooting record in the tournament.
However, in the domestic league,Benfica continues to maintain impressive form.The 3-0 victory against Vitoria de Guimaraes last weekend was the seventh win in a series.10 unbeaten matchesin the Portuguese National League, helping them maintain their third position in the standings.
The Lisbon-based team has also significantly improved its defensive capabilities.Keep a clean sheet in 5 consecutive matches., including 4 wins – encompassing the last 3 matches with a total of 11 goals scored.
However,The ability to translate impressive domestic form into European competition.It remains a pressing objective. Otherwise, Benfica risks an early exit – a rare occurrence in the last four seasons, when they have advanced beyond the group stage three times.
Therefore,The match against Bayer Leverkusen this week is a do-or-die opportunity.For Benfica. History is somewhat on their side: in the last four encounters, Benfica have won two, although in the most recent meeting in the 2013–14 season, they lost 1-3 in Germany before drawing 0-0 in the return leg.
Meanwhile,LeverkusenThey enter this match needing to bounce back after a difficult period. Last weekend, they lost.0-3 against Bayern Munich, marking the coach's first defeat.Kasper Hjulmandin the Bundesliga, causing "Die Werkself" to drop to fifth place.
Just two weeks earlier, Hjulmand had also suffered his first major defeat as Leverkusen's manager –lost 2-7 to Paris Saint-Germainat home in the third matchday of the Champions League. This number is equal to the total number of goals they conceded in the entire group stage last season.
After being eliminated in the round of 16 last season, Leverkusen isRacing against time to secure a place in the next round., because they also failed to win in their first two matches this season (drawing 2-2 with Copenhagen and 1-1 with PSV Eindhoven).
The defeat against PSG means Leverkusen hasNo wins in the opening three Champions League matches.– something that hadn't happened in the past nine years. Nevertheless, they still had reason to hope, asaway recordThis season we have a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in all competitions.
Latest Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusenas follows:
- Sportsmole:Benfica 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
- WhoScore:Benfica 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen
- We predict:Benfica 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
When and where can I watch Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen live?
To watch the Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen match live in the Champions League at 3:00 AM on November 6th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
