The Champions League Round of 16 continues on Tuesday with a match between Barcelona and Benfica. In their first leg encounter, Barcelona secured a 1-0 victory, even after playing with 10 players for a significant portion of the game due to Pau Cubarsí’s red card in the 22nd minute. Despite Benfica controlling possession and taking 26 shots, Raphina’s goal in the 61st minute sealed the win for Barcelona. Earlier in the group stage, Barcelona also defeated Benfica in a high-scoring 5-4 game.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 1:45 p.m. ET at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona. Bookmakers currently favor Barcelona to win at -260, while Benfica are the underdogs at +600. A draw is predicted at +440, and the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5. Barcelona are also favored to score in both halves at -128.
Match Details: How to Watch Barcelona vs. Benfica
- Match: Barcelona vs. Benfica
- Date: Tuesday, March 11
- Time: 1:45 p.m. ET
- Live stream: Paramount+ (7-day free trial available)
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Champions League Prediction: Barcelona vs. Benfica
Ahead of Tuesday’s game, SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has shared his Champions League predictions. Sutton, a former college soccer player and seasoned soccer analyst, considers managerial strategies, team lineups, and historical performance data to deliver informed predictions.
Sutton is backing Barcelona -1.5 to win by a margin of two or more goals at -110. He notes Barcelona’s first-leg victory despite playing with a man down and their advantage in rest due to their postponed league match against Osasuna. Barcelona will rely on key players like Robert Lewandowski, who has scored nine Champions League goals this season, to lead their charge to the quarterfinals.
Sutton commented, “Barcelona have shown impressive form recently, keeping clean sheets in four of their last five matches across all competitions. They have also been potent in attack at home, scoring eight goals in their last two home games. I anticipate Barcelona will aim to extend their lead early in this match, which could create opportunities for players like Robert Lewandowski and Raphina to exploit Benfica’s defense in the second half.”
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