Serie A squad Inter Milano travels to Lisbon on Tuesday to take on Benfica in what should be a fantastic matchup. Internazionale has played excellent defense throughout the Champions League to make it to the quarterfinals.
Will Inter continue to show why they’re one of the CL’s top squads? Or will Benfica prove best in the first leg of this two leg aggregate?
Keep reading for Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Benfica versus Inter.
UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals First Leg Benfica vs. Internazionale | MyBookie Soccer Preview
Benfica at Inter UEFA Game Info | Updated Champions League Odds
When: Tuesday, April 11 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
Handicap Odds: Internazionale +0.5 -142 / Benfica -0.5 +111
Moneyline Odds: Benfica +116 / Internazionale +246/ Draw +234
Total Odds: O 2.5 +122 / U 2.5 -156
Why Benfica is a Good Bet Versus Inter Milano
Not only does this match take place on the pitch at the Estadio Da Luz in Lisbon, Benfica’s home stadium, but Benfica is also in fantastic form.
The Portuguese Liga team has won 4-of-5 with the lone loss occurring agianst rival FC Porto. Like Benfica, Porto is a Portuguese League team that made it to the Champions League. Losing to a rival by a single goal isn’t that big of a deal. The form before the loss was pure soccer magic.
Benfica Last 5
- L – 1-2 vs. FC Porto
- W – 0-1 vs. Rio Ave
- W – 5-1 vs. Guimaraes
- W – 0-3 vs. Maritimo
- W – 5-1 vs. Club Brugge
Benfica Expected Starting Lineup
- Vlachodimos
- Otamendi
- Silva
- Grimaldo
- Bah
- Neres
- Chiquinho
- Luis
- Guedes
- Aursnes
- Mario
Why Inter Milano is a Good Bet Versus Benfica
Internazionale’s attack hasn’t scored a lot of goals. The form also suggests Inter isn’t playing well, but a deeper dive reveals Inter is a soccer team that knows who they are.
The Serie A team doesn’t push the attack. Instead, they play a conservative style that, at times, leads to 1-0 losses or 1-0 wins. In this matchup, Inter is going to wait for Benfica to make a mistake. Then, they will go for a goal.
Inter Milano Last 5
- D – 1-1 vs. Salernitana
- D – 1-1 vs. Juventus
- L – 0-1 vs. Fiorentina
- L – 0-1 vs. Juventus
- D – 0-0 vs. FC Porto
Inter Milano Predicted Starting Lineup
- Handanovic
- Acerbi
- Bastoni
- Darmian
- Mkhitaryan
- Barella
- Brozovic
- Dimarco
- Demfries
- Lukaku
Final Betting Analysis: Benfica vs. Internazionale
Inter is the slight dog in this, which makes them an attractive play. But Internazionale’s conservative style could backfire versus a fired up Benfica side.
The match happens on Benfica’s pitch, which gives the Portuguese Liga team an edge. Not only that, but Benfica’s attack is in much better shape.
Twice, Benfica has scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches. Inter has scored a combined 2 goals in their last 5. Inter’s defense first style can work against a team like Salernitana, but it won’t versus Benfica in Lisbon.
No doubt, Inter’s defense will prove effective at first. But, eventually, Benfica will break down the defense. Once Benfica scores the first goal, the floodgates might open.
The home team prevails. Don’t be surprised if Benfica wins this by more than a goal.
Betting Pick: Benfica +116 | Bet Benfica vs. Inter Today
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