Arsenal vs Benfica Betting Tips
Arsenal are strong betting favourites to overcome Benfica on Thursday night although the bottom line is that they only managed a 1-1 draw at a neutral ground last week.
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The Gunners and their Portuguese opponents will now meet at the Karaiskakis Stadium and we might once again see another even game, with Pizzi opening the scoring in the first leg encounter from the penalty spot before this was swiftly cancelled out by Bukayo Saka.
Therefore, we’re not sure that the north London side should be trading at such short odds for this clash and our tip is for Benfica to triumph on the Asian Handicap, with our bet winning if the game ends all square or the ‘visitors’ claim a win.
Arsenal were given the run around by Manchester City on Sunday and might struggle to make a positive impression on the game against a side who are used to winning games.
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Our prediction is that the game will end in a draw or a win for Benfica, with a goalless draw actually suiting the Gunners considering that they’re in possession of an away goal and therefore don’t have to go out with too much ambition.
Arteta will want to try and take the tie right away from their opponents although it might be asking too much to keep a clean sheet and this is a Europa League tie that could once again finish in a 1-1 scoreline which means extra-time and potentially penalties.
BETTING TIP
Benfica asian handicap +0.5 @ 2.00 (even money) with bet365
Team News
Confirmed Lineup
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01Bernd Leno
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03Kieran Tierney
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06Gabriel
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23David Luiz
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02Hector Bellerin
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34Granit Xhaka
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08Daniel Ceballos
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32Emile Smith-Rowe
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11Martin Ødegaard
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07Bukayo Saka
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14Pierre Emerick Aubameyang
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77Helton Leite
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N/ALucas Verissimo
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30Nicolas Otamendi
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05Jan Vertonghen
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23Diogo Gonçalves
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49Adel Taarabt
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28Julian Weigl
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03Alejandro Grimaldo
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21Pizzi
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14Haris Seferovic
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27Rafa Silva
Arsenal Formation4-2-3-1
- Arsenal Substitutes
- 35: Gabriel Martinelli
- 09: Alexandre Lacazette
- 30: Edward Nketiah
- 19: Nicolas Pepe
- 12: Willian
- 18: Thomas Partey
- 25: Mohamed Elneny
- 22: Pablo Mari Villar
- 17: Cedric Soares
- 21: Calum Chambers
- 44: Karl Hein
- 33: Matthew Ryan
Benfica Formation3-4-3
- Benfica Substitutes
- 09: Darwin Núñez
- 88: Goncalo Ramos
- 11: Franco Cervi
- 10: Luca Waldschmidt
- 38: Pedrinho
- 19: Chiquinho
- 08: Gabriel Pires
- 07: Everton
- 71: Nuno Tavares
- 02: Gilberto
- 99: Odisseas Vlachodimos
- 01: Mile Svilar
Arsenal vs Benfica - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
Arsenal - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
| Type | Player | Info | Expected return |
| ? | Rob Holding | Concussion | Doubtful |
| ? | Thomas Partey | Muscle injury | Doubtful |
Benfica - Injuries, Bans & Suspensions
| Type | Player | Info | Expected return |
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Jardel | Thigh injury | Early March |
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Andre Almeida | Knee injury | Out for season |
Arsenal vs Benfica - Last Matches
Arsenal vs Benfica FAQ
When is Arsenal vs Benfica being played?
Arsenal vs Benfica will be played at 17:55 GMT on Thursday 25 February 2021 at Emirates Stadium.
What is Arsenal’s most recent form?
Arsenal form (last 5 matches): WWLDW.
What is Benfica’s most recent form?
Benfica form (last 5 matches): WLDDD.
What is the predicted Arsenal line-up?
Official Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1): Bernd Leno, Hector Bellerin, David Luiz, Gabriel, Kieran Tierney, Daniel Ceballos, Granit Xhaka, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Emile Smith-Rowe, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang.
What is the predicted Benfica line-up?
Official Benfica line-up (3-4-3): Helton Leite, Lucas Verissimo, Nicolas Otamendi, Jan Vertonghen, Diogo Gonçalves, Adel Taarabt, Julian Weigl, Alejandro Grimaldo, Pizzi, Haris Seferovic, Rafa Silva.
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