Club Brugge vs Benfica – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 UEFA Champions League
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THE FACTS
When is Club Brugge vs Benfica on and what time does it start? Club Brugge vs Benfica will take place on Wednesday 15th February, 2022 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Club Brugge vs Benfica taking place? Club Brugge vs Benfica will take place at Jan Breydelstadion inBrugge, Belgium.
Where can I get tickets for Club Brugge vs Benfica? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Club Brugge vs Benfica on in the UK? Club Brugge vs Benfica will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream Club Brugge vs Benfica in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream Club Brugge vs Benfica live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
CLUB BRUGGE
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Mata, Hendry, Mechele, Meijer; Onyedika, Vanaken; Buchanan, Yaremchuk, Lang; Jutgla
UNAVAILABLE: Skov Olsen (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Jutgla (Injured)
BENFICA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Bah, Silva, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Florentino, Chiquinho; Joao Mario, Neres, Aursnes; Guedes
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Although Club Brugge boast home advantage in this first-leg, they will be well aware of the dangers Benfica pose going forward and are likely to prioritise the defensive stability that saw them rack up five clean sheets in six Group B fixtures. The visitors though are no doubt too smart to fall into the trap of pushing too many bodies forward and getting caught on the counter-attack, they themselves will probably play conservatively, knowing that home advantage will be theirs in the second-leg.
It’s also important to take into account the loss of Enzo Fernandez from the Benfica side, after the Argentinian international and reigning World Cup champion joined Chelsea in January. Without Fernandez, the Benfica midfield could be lacking in creativity a tad which won’t help them from an attacking perspective. Therefore, expect a low-scoring first leg and back under 2.5 goals over 90 minutes.
