Barcelona v Benfica predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Barcelona v Benfica predictions Champions League Uefa, International	05/12/2012 20:45	total goals	Over 2.5 Goals	1.48	Bet at Betsson
Betting prediction was written by Anton

BARCELONA V BENFICA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS AND FACTS

Barcelona sits on top of la liga with 40 points from 14 matches, having won 13 and drawn 1.  They have scored 3.43 goals per game while conceding 1.14 and have a total goal difference of +32.  Their recent form has been perfect with 5 wins from 5 in all competitions, with an aggregate score of 18-3.  All 5 games ended over 2.5 goals.  In the Champions League Barcelona are already through as group winners after 4 wins and 1 loss in 5 matches. 

Benfica are 2^nd in Primeira Liga with 26 points from 10 games, winning 8 and drawing 2.  They have scored 2.5 goals per game while conceding just 0.6, for a total goal difference of +19.  Their recent form has been great with 5 straight wins in all competitions, conceding just once and scoring 9.  In the Champions League they are currently third in the group with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their 5 matches.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Barcelona are in amazing form this season, having lost only once in all competitions.  They have an 11 point lead over Real Madrid in la liga which should be more than enough for them to win back the Championship.  In the Champions League they are already through to the knockout stages as group winners and are favourites to win the title for the 3^rd time in 5 years.

They may well rest some players in this game since the result is inconsequential to their progression but with Messi still chasing the all-time record for goals scored in a calendar year he will not want to miss any matches.  I’d expect players like Thiago, Song, Tello and David Villa all to get time and they have the quality to be starters for almost all sides in the competition.

Benfica have not played since the 24^th of November so will be well rested for this match.  They need a result here to put the pressure on Celtic who are even on points in the group, but have the easier tie at home to Moscow.  If Benfica and Celtic end up on the same points then Benfica will go through with a better head to head record thanks to a 2-1 win in their last group game.   

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BARCELONA V BENFICA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Barcelona as usual are big favourites for this one.  Despite having nothing to play for the side they will put out should still have more than enough quality to see off Benfica.

Betsson are offering 1.53 on a Barcelona win which I think is a good price.

BARCELONA - BENFICA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

If you want to up your odds on Barcelona then you can use the Asian Handicap market.  Backing Barcelona -1 means any 1 goal victory will have your stake refunded and a 2 or more margin of victory is needed for the bet to win.

Barcelona has won all 5 of their most recent games by 2 or more goals so I like this bet.

188bet are top price here with Barcelona -1 at 1.91.

BARCELONA - BENFICA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Barcelona has seen an average of 4.2 goals per game over their last 5 matches while Benfica has seen an average of just 1.6.  You have to give most weight to Barcelona’s record here and I think over 2.5 goals should be a big favourite.

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BARCELONA V BENFICA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: SUMMING UP

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