Comments and predictions for Benfica vs Nice: Can't come back

Latest Benfica vs Nice squad information

Benfica suffered a loss when Bruma, Alexander Bah and Tomas Araujo were all absent due to injury. However, the remaining force still had enough depth for coach Bruno Lage to arrange a 4-4-2 formation with Trubin starting; defense including Dedic, A. Silva, Otamendi and Dahl; midfield including Aursnes, Rios, Barrenechea, Schjelderup; striker duo Ivanovic and Pavlidis leading the attack. On Nice's side, coach Franck Haise lost Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem and Tanguy Ndombele. The away team is expected to play with a 3-4-3 formation: Diouf; Mendy, Bah, Dante; Clauss, Boudaoui, Louchet, Bard; Bouanani, Moffi, Jansson.

Benfica vs Nice latest expected lineup

• Benfica (4-4-2):Trubin; Dedic, A. Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Aursnes, Rios, Barrenechea, Schjelderup; Ivanovic, Pavlidis.
• Nice (3-4-3):Diouf; Mendy, Bah, Dante; Clauss, Boudaoui, Louchet, Bard; Bouanani, Moffi, Jansson.

Latest Benfica vs Nice football review

Benfica are in a great position after a 2-0 victory at Nice in the first leg. The Portuguese side showed the mettle and composure of an experienced team in continental competition, taking full advantage of their opponents' mistakes to decide the match. The recent form of coach Bruno Lage and his team has also been impressive, with 4 wins and 1 draw in the last 5 matches, including quality results against Bayern Munich (1-0) and Chelsea (1-1) at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Da Luz Stadium is always a solid support, where Benfica often dominates the game and keeps a clean sheet.

As for Nice, the defeat in the first leg put them in a difficult position, forcing them to win by at least 2 goals away from home to keep their hopes of advancing alive. However, their limited experience in knockout matches in Europe, along with their defense still making many mistakes, makes the possibility of creating a surprise almost impossible. The French team also does not have outstanding form, and their mettle in "life and death" matches has not been proven.

With home advantage, high spirits and superior strength, Benfica can completely control the game, continue to promote solidity in defense and sharpness in finishing. If maintaining a disciplined playing style, the Portuguese team will likely close the match with another victory, thereby convincingly winning the ticket to the next round.

Latest Benfica vs Nice score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Benfica vs Niceas follows:

• Sportsmole:Benfica 2-0 Nice

• WhoScore:Benfica 2-1 Nice
• Our newspaper predicts:Benfica 2-0 Nice

When and where to watch Benfica vs Nice live?

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