Benfica vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: what to expect from the upcoming game?

Prediction for the UEFA Champions League match which will take place on October 2. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Benfica

In the first round of the Champions League, Benfica traveled to Serbia - visiting Crvena Zvezda. The Eagles were able to please their fans with a winning performance, in Belgrade the result was recorded 2:1. Next, the Lisbonians achieved two confident victories in the framework of La Liga. On the road, the club sent three unanswered goals to Boavista, and at home beat Gil Vicente 5:1. Benfica is still on the third line in the Portuguese championship, behind Sporting and Porto.

Atletico Madrid

The first opponent of the Madrid club in the Champions League was German RB Leipzig. At the very beginning of the game, they were in the role of catching up, but in the middle of the first half Antoine Griezmann restored the status quo. The team continued to put pressure on their opponents and in the end Jimenez scored the winning goal from Griezmann's pass - 2:1. Last weekend Atletico took on Real Madrid in the Madrid derby and avoided defeat in the penalty time - 1:1. Atletico is fourth in the La Liga table, behind Barcelona, Real Madrid and Villarreal.

Expert Betting Tips

Matches involving top Portuguese clubs are famous for the frequent passing of the total over yellow cards. The upcoming game will not be an exception, as Diego Simeone's team likes to play hard and often argue with referees. As for the result, we expect a goal from both clubs and a draw in the Portuguese capital.