Pass accuracy: 72% - 90%
Accurate passes: - - -
Total passes: 248 - 743
90%
(-/743)
26
Ball Possession (%)
74
Additional Information
Referee:Danny Makkelie
Stadium:Эштадиу да Луж (Лиссабон)
Weather:Пасмурно, +17°C
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Based on last 50 matches across all tournaments, up to 01/21/2025
To build a prediction for the Benfica - Barcelona match, scheduled for 21 January 2025, several key factors could influence the outcome. Benfica have played 50 matches, in which they won 32 of them, drew 8 times and lost 10 matches. Barcelona, having played 50 matches, won 35 times, drew 6 matches and lost 9 defeats. In the league, Benfica average 2.2 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Barcelona average 2.6 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 22 November 2021 at Barcelona's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
I think Danny Makkelie needs no introduction. This man is considered a top referee in UEFA, but I have no idea in what sense he is top. In 2023, he refereed the Young Boys–Red Star match; I remember that match: a huge number of cards not shown and fouls not called, and there are many matches like th... Show more
Barcelona have been dealing with a lot of problems in the league. But things are much better for the Catalans in the Champions League. A win today will guarantee the Blaugrana a place in the round of 16; the visitors do not need the extra playoff matches.
It is about time for Barcelona to show good, consistent football in the Champions League as well. I think Benfica have little chance in this match; Barcelona are in good form. The team may lack motivation at times, but they make the difference in important matches.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
Benfica does not concede in 13 out of 24 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)6.51
Benfica does not concedeat home in 13 out of 19 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)6.51
Benfica wins by more than 1 goal in 15 out of 26 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)5.32
Benfica wins at homeby more than 1 goal in 14 out of 19 last matches.
H1 (-1.5)5.32
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 18 out of 37 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.06
Benfica scores over 2 goals in 14 out of last 19 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)4.06
Barcelona wins by more than 1 goal in 16 out of 27 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)3.475
Barcelona wins awayby more than 1 goal in 9 out of 16 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)3.475
Benfica won in 21 out of 29 last matches.
W13.17
Benfica won in 17 out of last 20 home matches.
W13.17
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Дани Ольмо.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Данни Маккели (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 342 yellow cards (averaging 3.4 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 21% of matches (21 out of 100).