Benfica host Nice at Estádio da Luz on Tuesday (22:00 GMT+3) in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier. The Portuguese champions carry a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in France and are looking to seal their place in the next round.
Let’s break down where the value lies in this match-up.
Benfica vs Nice Tips
*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Benfica vs Nice Odds
| Result | Odds |
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| Benfica |
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| Draw |
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| Nice |
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Nice vs Benfica Predictions
Benfica’s home strength and winning rhythm
Benfica arrive in Lisbon with control of the tie after a professional 2-0 win away in the first leg. That result followed a Portuguese Super Cup victory over Sporting, adding to the momentum gained from beating Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup. As Aguias have yet to concede this season, winning both games to nil.
Last year’s Champions League run to the last 16 included victories over Monaco, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid — proof of their ability to deliver in high-stakes European nights. With the home crowd behind them, a disciplined performance should allow them to dictate tempo and manage the tie effectively.
Tip: Benfica to Win ( at N/A)
Nice’s away struggles in Europe
Nice’s record in Europe paints a difficult picture. They are winless in 11 continental fixtures and have lost their last four away games in the competition, conceding an average of two goals per match. The first leg exposed their inability to create sustained pressure against elite opposition, and travelling to Lisbon with a two-goal deficit leaves little margin for error.
Against a side as organised as Benfica, chasing the game could open further gaps — just as it did in the first leg. That makes a repeat scoreline entirely plausible.
Tip: Benfica 2-0 ( at N/A)
