Benfica vs Nice Prediction: A comeback is impossible.
The match between Benfica and Nice in the Champions League qualifiers will take place at 2:00 AM on August 13th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the teams' form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Benfica vs Nice
Benfica suffered a setback with Bruma, Alexander Bah, and Tomas Araujo all absent due to injury. However, the remaining squad still had enough depth for coach Bruno Lage to field a 4-4-2 formation with Trubin starting in goal; the defense consisting of Dedic, A. Silva, Otamendi, and Dahl; the midfield of Aursnes, Rios, Barrenechea, and Schjelderup; and the attacking duo of Ivanovic and Pavlidis leading the charge. On the Nice side, coach Franck Haise was without Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohamed Abdelmonem, and Tanguy Ndombele. The visitors were expected to start with a 3-4-3 formation: Diouf; Mendy, Bah, Dante; Clauss, Boudaoui, Louchet, Bard; Bouanani, Moffi, Jansson.
Latest predicted lineups for Benfica vs Nice
- 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 football match prediction: Benfica vs Nice
Benfica holds a significant advantage after their 2-0 victory away at Nice in the first leg. The Portuguese side demonstrated the composure and coolness of a seasoned team in continental competition, capitalizing on their opponent's mistakes to decide the match. Coach Bruno Lage's team has also been impressive recently, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches, including impressive results against Bayern Munich (1-0) and Chelsea (1-1) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The Da Luz stadium has always been a strong home ground, where Benfica frequently dominates the game and keeps clean sheets.
For Nice, the first-leg defeat puts them in a difficult position, forcing them to win by at least two goals away from home to keep their hopes of progressing alive. However, their limited experience in European knockout matches, coupled with their still-volatile defense, makes an upset almost impossible. The French team also hasn't been in particularly outstanding form, and their composure in crucial matches remains untested.
With the home advantage, high morale, and a superior squad, Benfica are perfectly capable of controlling the game, continuing to showcase their defensive solidity and sharp finishing. If they maintain their disciplined style of play, the Portuguese team are likely to close out the match with another victory, thus securing their place in the next round convincingly.
Latest Benfica vs Nice score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for 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 can I watch Benfica vs Nice live?
To watch the Benfica vs Nice match live in the Champions League qualifiers at 2:00 AM on August 13th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
