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Squawka / News / Benfica vs Celtic predictions and betting tips: Benfica to make it two

Benfica vs Celtic predictions and betting tips: Benfica to make it two

Matches
UEFA Europa League
Thu 15 October, 20:00 Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)
Benfica
20:00
4 - 1
Celtic
J. Durán (P)   5' A. Bah   23' J. Durán   36' V. Pavlidis   89'
C. Durán   63'
  1. Full Time
  2. V. Pavlidis
    89'
  3. João Palhinha
    85'
  4. A. Circati on for A. Bah
    80'
  5. 77'
    J. Lotomba on for C. Donovan
  6. A. Bah
    69'
  7. A. Schjelderup on for D. Lukébakio
    68'
  8. V. Pavlidis on for J. Durán
    67'
  9. S. El Karouani on for S. Dahl
    64'
  10. C. Echeverri on for H. Sudakov
    64'
  11. 63'
    C. Durán
  12. 57'
    A. Oxlade-Chamberlain on for M. Baur
  13. 57'
    B. Nygren on for O. Sørensen
  14. 46'
    C. Osmand on for S. Tounekti
  15. 46'
    Haissem Hassan on for K. Høgh
  16. Half Time
  17. S. Dahl
    44'
  18. J. Durán
    36'
  19. A. Bah
    23'
  20. J. Durán (P)
    5'
  21. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
53% Possession 47%
4 Goals 1
26 Shots 14
7 Shots On Target 7
8 Corners Won 6
3 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
2.70 xG 1.43
Shooting
4 Goals 1
26 Total Shots 14
7 Shots On Target 7
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 4
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
576 Total Passes 509
526 Accurate Passes 455
Possession
53% Possession 47%
8 Corners 6
Discipline
3 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 0
9 Fouls 7
Goals
Shots
Tackles Won
Assists
Chances Created
Passes Completed
Take Ons Completed
Interceptions
01
Trubin
26
Dahl
02
Lenglet
44
Araújo
06
Bah
36
Palhinha
08
Aursnes
25
Prestianni
10
Sudakov
11
Lukébakio
22
Durán
09
Høgh
17
Tounekti
18
Sørensen
11
Durán
22
Baur
42
McGregor
63
Tierney
06
Trusty
47
Murray
51
Donovan
01
Sinisalo
Substitutes
27Rafa
16Manu Silva
33Gabriel Índio
14Vangelis Pavlidis
72Anísio Cabral
30Claudio Echeverri
03Alessandro Circati
24Samuel Soares
88Tiago Freitas
34Souffian El Karouani
21Andreas Schjelderup
18Leandro Barreiro
Substitutes
Lucas Clearie62
James Forrest49
Callum Osmand19
Sam Johnstone26
Benjamin Nygren08
Haissem Hassan23
Liam Scales05
Jordan Lotomba03
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain21
Anthony Ralston56
Luke McCowan14
Liam Kennedy65

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Benfica made a statement by winning 2-0 at AC Milan on matchday one, while Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros, and our Benfica vs Celtic predictions and betting tips strongly favour the hosts in the Europa League at the Estadio da Luz on Thursday, kick-off 8pm.

Our Benfica vs Celtic predictions and betting tips are below, with Anthony Eadson’s best bets and score prediction.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson backs a comfortable home win.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Jhon Duran to score anytime10/11 (Paddy Power)Jhon Duran spearheads a Benfica side flying after a statement 2-0 win at AC Milan, and he should find joy against a Celtic defence shipping goals. The Scottish champions lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on matchday one, conceding three on their own patch, and now travel to a fortress at the Estadio da Luz. Duran is a powerful, direct centre-forward who thrives when his side are on top, and Benfica should dominate here. At odds-against to score anytime, the Colombian is the standout attacking pick on a night the hosts are expected to control.
Joao Palhinha to be carded3/1 (bet365)Joao Palhinha sits at the base of the Benfica midfield and plays with an aggression that regularly earns him a booking. The Portugal international is one of Europe’s most prolific tacklers, and against a Celtic side that will have to scrap for every scrap of possession at the Luz, he is likely to be in the thick of the challenges. Referees rarely let his robust style go unpunished across 90 minutes. With Benfica controlling and Celtic forced to foul to stem the tide, a card for the enforcer looks well priced. At 3/1, Palhinha picking up a card appeals.
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How Benfica go into the game

Benfica made a statement in their opener, winning 2-0 away at AC Milan to sit eighth after matchday one.

The clean-sheet victory underlined their quality, and the Luz is a fortress few relish visiting.

How Celtic go into the game

Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on matchday one, a chastening result that leaves them 28th.

Shipping three on their own patch, the Scottish champions have plenty to put right on the road.

Benfica vs Celtic: form guide and current league standing

Benfica vs Celtic head-to-head

With no recent meetings between the clubs, there is little head-to-head form to go on.

Benfica vs Celtic predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Jhon Duran to score anytime10/11 (Paddy Power)⭐⭐⭐Benfica’s powerful spearhead.
Joao Palhinha to be carded3/1 (bet365)⭐⭐One of Europe’s busiest tacklers.
Benfica to win to nil6/5 (BoyleSports)⭐⭐Celtic leaked three at home last time.
Benfica 2-0 Celtic13/2 (bet365)⭐⭐Our call: a comfortable home win.

Benfica vs Celtic score prediction

Fresh from winning at Milan and formidable at the Luz, Benfica should overpower a leaky Celtic to nil, with 2-0 the call in Lisbon. Score prediction: Benfica 2-0 Celtic.

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