Juventus v Benfica 1X2 prediction and betting tip

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Juventus v Benfica 1X2 prediction and betting tip Europa League Uefa, International	01/05/2014 21:05	full time result	juventus	1.625	Bet at B
Betting prediction was written by Colin

JUVENTUS V BENFICA: PREDICTIONS AND BETTING TIP 1x2

The 2-1first leg victory for Benfica has left the tie very much in the balance ahead of the second leg in Turin. A thoroughly enjoyable game to watch it saw the contrasting styles of Benfica’s strong counter attacking play, against the more patient, methodical approach of Juventus searching for the killer pass. Benfica led very early on, and Juventus impressed in the way they pretty much controlled the play afterwards, before a deserved Tevez equaliser. Benfica continued to try to break quickly though, and a fine goal from sub Rodrigo in the eighty fifth minute means they have a lead to hold onto for this second leg encounter.

Juventus have not lost at home all season with a perfect (17-0-0) league record, and also no home losses in either Champions League(1-2-0) or Europa (2-1-0), so will be confident of pulling back the first leg deficit. With the final of the competition taking place here in Turin also, it is a massive incentive for Juventus to be there. With just a point needed to retain the Serie A title, a first European trophy since 1996 would cap an excellent season for the Old Lady. Pepe(mid) is out and Vidal(mid) is doubtful for the game.

Benfica kept hopes alive of lifting four trophies this season with a weekend penalty shoot out win over Porto in the domestic league cup. It puts them into the finals of both domestic cup competitions, and the league is already secured. They would love to go one better than last years final loss to Chelsea in this competition, and have given themselves every chance after the first leg win, though can expect a very tough night in Turin. Silvio(def), Fejsa, Gaitan(mid) and Salvio(str) will be out injured.

Juventus at 1.62(8/13)Bet365 can win this in ninety minutes to keep their hopes alive of playing in the final they are hosting. There was enough evidence in the first leg to suggest Juventus are the better of the two sides, and with their awesome home record they can up that dominance in the second leg to turn the tie around. Don’t underestimate Benfica by any means though, as their counter attacking could prove a problem especially if Juventus are forced to chase the game at any stage. The away goal could eventually prove decisive here though, and I can’t see past a Juventus win on the night. Expect the odds of 1.62 to end up nearer the 1.50 mark come kick off time, so get on Juventus as quickly as you can is the soundest advice I can offer.

Take the 1.62 on a Juventus win now

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