Benfica is on a winning streak in the Champions League, with two victories under their belt. Their next match is against Feyenoord on Wednesday night. In their last game, Benfica defeated Atletico Madrid 4-0, showcasing their dominance on the field. With a new coach, Bruno Lage, Benfica has been performing exceptionally well. However, they face tough competition from Lisbon rivals Sporting CP for the Primeira Liga title.
On the other hand, Feyenoord had a rough start in the league phase, losing 4-0 to Bayer Leverkusen. But they bounced back with a 3-2 victory against Girona. Despite being unbeaten in the Eredivisie, Feyenoord is trailing behind league leaders PSV Eindhoven. They have a challenging match ahead, especially with key players like Santiago Gimenez out due to injury.
In terms of lineups, Benfica is expected to field Vangelis Pavlidis, who scored twice against England, along with Angel Di Maria and Kerem Akturkoglu. However, they will be missing Renato Sanches and Tiago Gouveia due to injuries. On the other side, Feyenoord will be without Quilindschy Hartman and Calvin Stengs, with Bart Nieuwkoop possibly returning to the lineup.
Overall, Benfica seems to have the upper hand in this match. With their recent impressive performances, they are likely to secure a win against Feyenoord. The predicted score is 2-0 in favor of Benfica. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform and if Feyenoord can overcome their absences to challenge Benfica on the field. Stay tuned for more Champions League updates and analysis.
