Champions League: Benfica vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 21)
- Benfica vs. Barcelona matchup is the replay of the 1961 European Cup finals.
- The Eagles have four wins in a row, scoring 12 goals during that span.
- Barcelona is on fire with five wins in a row.
While Barca sits in the playoff zone, Benfica needs that extra push to enter the Top 8. Otherwise, the Eagles will have to go through one extra stage on its way to the Round of 16.
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How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 3:00 AM ET
- Where: La Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
- How To Watch: CBS
Champions League Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Benfica | +260 |
| Tie | +260 |
| Barcelona | +100 |
Game Preview
Benfica improved its form in the best possible moment. The most important part of the year is ahead, and the Eagles are entering it in a very good mood. They have four wins in a row, scoring 12 goals and conceding 2.
The Eagles have a neutral home record in the Champions League: one win, one loss, and a tie, with a 5-3 goal difference.
Barcelona has a huge momentum after humiliating Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. They mauled the Los Blancos 5-2 and, after that, smashed Betis in the Copa del Rey, 5-1.
The most recent game they played was against Getafe on the road, which ended 1-1. Barcelona allowed at least one goal in eight of the past ten events on the road. This pretty much explains how they play away from home.
Benfica vs. Barcelona Head-to-Head
So far, we have seen nine matches between the Eagles and the Blaugrana. The Spanish side had three wins, four games ended in a tie, and Benfica won two events. 1961 they played in the European Cup finals, when the Eagles won 3-2.
Benfica vs. Barcelona Prediction
The Eagles are open and offensive at home, and that should open space for Barcelona’s game and high efficiency. We pick over 2.5 goals here as the final pick, even though Barca’s win looks equally tempting.
- Free UCL pick: Over 2.5 goals
