Benfica vs Lyon
Champions League
Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Estádio da Luz (Lisabon).
News Team
Benfica
Benfica will be without five players for the reception of Lyon on Wednesday. Rafa, André Almeida and Florentino Luis was among those missing people who would otherwise have been considered to begin.
Benfica last match against the top teams against Zenit at the beginning of the month - they lost 3-1 away from home.
Lyon
Dubois Léo remains doubtful for Lyon, which otherwise has a full squad to choose from.
Rudi Garcia may remain with most of the players who started against Dijon last time out after a positive display.
Memphis Depay Garcia dropped for the first match that is responsible and it remains to be seen whether it will show here.
Benfica vs Lyon head to head matches
01:08:18 ICC Benfica Lyon 2: 3
31/07/16 Lyon CF Benfica 3: 2
02:11:10 CL Benfica Lyon 4: 3
20:10:10 CL Lyon Benfica 2: 0
Benfica vs Lyon Predictions
Bruno Lage men have reached the lowest point in Group G with back to back losses. their opening clash at home against RB Leipzig saw them concede defeat by a 2-1 scoreline. Following which, they lost 3-1 to Zenit.
To be honest, the host has been erratic, even with home advantage in the hand. Clothes Portuguese has only two victories to boast of their last five games here.
On the other hand, Lyon has been faring much better in clashes respectively. And, currently level on points with Zenit in the cluster. Despite going down to a bad start to their domestic campaign, Lyon have shown more promise in their European matchups.
French outfit upset the odds in their most recent outing and took a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig star. Rudi Garcia's side also took a point off from Zenit in their last clash at home, having managed to hold the second 1-1.
Benfica hardly pose a threat in their fixtures so far, Lyon must be sure to come away with three points in this one. Be that as it may, the visitors have shared the spoils in half of their last four on the road trip.
Therefore, the safest punt should be a good support double chance draw or Lyon to win, such as Benfica have little opportunity or come out on top.
Moreover, Lyon has a lot of nerves in their own defensive third. They had only one clean sheet to boast of their last five on the road trip.
Considering that Benfica have been consistent in at least grabbed a consolation goal in their last two groups clash, both teams rely on to find the back of the net this week.
Benfica vs Lyon Betting tips
double opportunity: draw or Lyon @ 1.70 (7/10)
Both teams scored @ 1.60 (3/5).
