UEFA Champions League Predictions for Round of 16: Brugge vs Benfica Odds

The soccer odds for Club Brugge versus Benfica tells us all we must know about which team most believe makes the quarterfinals. Brugge, the home squad in the first leg, is a +320 money line underdog. Benfica is at -119 to win the first leg on Brugge’s pitch. Will the Portuguese Liga team get it done? Or will Club Brugge, like they’ve done so far this Champions League Season, surprise? Check out Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Club Brugge versus Benfica.

Champions League Round of 16 Odds to Advance to Quarterfinals | Club Brugge vs. Benfica

 

• When: Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 3:00 pm ET
• Where: Jan Breydelstadion, Brugge, Belgium
• Handicap Odds: Club Brugge +0.5 -102 / Benfica -0.5 -123
• Moneyline Odds: Benfica -119 / Club Brugge +320 / Draw +270
• Total Odds: O 2.5 -123/ U 2.5 -102

Why Benfica is a good bet versus Club Brugge

The Portuguese squad is in terrific form. Benfica lost their last but it was versus second place on the standings Braga and it happened via penalty kicks in a Taca de Portugal match.

Before falling to Braga, Benfica had won 4 straight. During the 4-match winning streak, the Portuguese Liga’s top team on the standings outscored their opponents a combined 11 goals to 0.

Not only that, but Benfica beat all four opponents by at least 2 goals. Benfica dusted Santa Clara, Arouca, and Casa Pia by 3 goals.

Benfica Last 5

• L – 1-1 vs. Braga
• W – 3-0 vs. Casa Pia
• W – 0-3 vs. Arouca
• W – 0-2 vs. Pacos de Ferreira
• W – 0-3 vs. Santa Clara

Benfica Expected Starting Lineup

• Vlachodimos
• Otamendi
• Silva
• Grimaldo
• Bah
• Neres
• Chiquinho
• Luis
• Guedes
• Aursnes
• Mario

  

Why Club Brugge is a good bet versus Benfica

Club Brugge earned their way into the Champions League Round of 16. The home underdog in this match started their quest for the CL by beating Leverkusen 1-0 and Porto 4-0 in September.

Then in October, Brugge bested Atletico, yes, that Atletico, by 2 goals and then forced a 0-0 draw in the second leg versus the LaLiga power.

Porto exacted revenge over Brugge with a 4-0 victory. But Brugge forced a 0-0 draw with Leverkusen to finish second in the group. Make no mistake, Club Brugge is a good soccer team.

Club Brugge Last 5

• D – 1-1 vs. Union St. Gilloise
• D – 0-0 vs. Antwerp
• W – 1-2 vs Zulte-Waregem
• D – 2-2 vs. Royal Charleroi SC
• D – 1-1 vs. St. Truidense

Club Brugge Expected Starting Lineup

• Mignolet
• Odoi
• Mechele
• Buchanan
• Meijer
• Nielsen
• Vanaken
• Onyedika
• Nusa
• Lang
• Yaremchuk

Final Betting Analysis: Benfica at Club Brugge

Benfica is playing lights out, but Club Brugge has so far proven a difficult underdog to get past. The victories over Leverkusen, Porto, and Atletico during the group stage impress big time.

Brugge took it to Atletico early in the 2-0 match. The home team in the first leg, Brugge scored in the thirty-sixth minute. Then in the sixty-second minute, CB got another goal.

The flub versus Porto makes sense because Brugge had beaten the Portuguese Liga squad 4-0 in the first leg. What impresses is that Brugge beat Porto 4-0 on Porto’s grass.

The bottom line is that during the group stage, Club Brugge played great soccer in every match save for the 4-goal loss to Porto. CB has a big edge because they play this in front of their fans. The odds make the home team an overlay.

Champions League Pick: Club Brugge +320

 

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