Laura Rozo
As days go by, the Champions League gets more and more competitive, and the matches more valuable for the qualification. PSG vs Benfica is one of the duels that will surely make the fans go ecstatic. The French want to secure their place in the next round, and the Portuguese will not make the road to the next round any easier. These teams occupy first and second place in Group H with 7 points each.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions, and other information on the matchup between these two European teams, PSG vs Benfica, which promises to be a unique match with the typical excitement of the most famous club tournament in the world.
We invite you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the PSG vs Benfica Champions League Matchday 4 Game on October 11, 2022
- Where: Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris, France
- When: Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 14:00 (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: PSG (-275) / Tie (+450) / Benfica (+625)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: PSG (AH -1.5, -103) / Benfica (AH +1.5, -120)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-250), Under (+170)
- BetMGM Both Teams Score: Yes (-155) / No (-110)
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PSG Preview
Paris are looking for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League and with a win in this PSG vs Benfica matchup, they would practically qualify. In their last international match, also against Benfica, the French team drew 1-1. Lio Messi’s goal and Danilo Pereira’s own goal left the Parisians in first place in Group H with the 7 points, the same as Benfica.
At home, Christophe Galtier’s team is also the leader in Ligue 1, with 26 points and 10 unbeaten games. This good result will surely be taken advantage of by the eccentric Paris Saint-Germain stars to emerge and advance in the director’s and fans’ dream: to reach the longed-for Champions League.
Possible PSG lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Sergio Ramos, Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira; Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Marco Verratti, Juan Bernat; Kylian Mbappé, Pablo Sarabia, Neymar.
Benfica Preview
The Portuguese side come into this PSG vs Benfica with ambitions of fighting beyond the possible. In their last Champions League match, also against the team from the French capital, Benfica drew thanks to a Paris error. However, the level they showed was tough, and they had important approaches to the opponent’s goal during the match. With this result, they are in second place in the group with 7 points.
Currently, the glorious team is the leader of the Primeira Liga with 25 points. In the 9 games played so far, it has not lost. The quality of their roster and the synergy achieved by their coach make this team a candidate to enter the next phase of the UCL.
Benfica possible lineup: Odisseas Vlachodimos; Alexander Bah, Nicolas Otamendi, Antonio Silva, Alex Grimaldo; Enzo Fernandez, Florentino Luis; David Neres, Rafa, Joao Mario; Goncalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
For this PSG vs Benfica match, at JefeBet we believe that the winner will be PSG. The French team has a roster full of stars, their performances in the Champions League and Ligue 1 have been good, and they will surely look for their qualification from now on.
Benfica, who are also a great team, have one advantage and that is the possible absence of Lionel Messi in Paris due to an injury. Regardless of the result, this will be a must-see clash on matchday 4 of the world’s most important club tournament.
Prediction: PSG win 2-1.
