Match Overview
Benfica vs Monaco: Benfica and Monaco are set to face off in a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter. With Benfica leading 1-0 on aggregate, Monaco must pull off a strong performance to stay in the competition. Can the visitors turn the tide, or will Benfica maintain their dominance?
Benfica vs Monaco Head-to-Head Record
- Benfica has secured victories in both encounters with Monaco this season, winning 3-2 in November and 1-0 in the first leg of this tie.
- The Portuguese side has never before won three games against the same team in a single European campaign.
- The last club to achieve this feat in the Champions League was Barcelona against PSG in the 2014-15 season.
What’s at Stake for Monaco?
- If Monaco fails to win, Benfica will become the team they have struggled against the most in major European tournaments, failing to secure a win in five encounters (currently 4 losses, 1 draw).
- Monaco has lost their last two away Champions League games (0-3 against Arsenal and Inter), struggling for form on the road.
Benfica’s European Performance
- Benfica has won three out of four knockout ties in the Champions League after winning the first leg.
- Their only failure came in the 2016-17 season against Borussia Dortmund, when they won 1-0 in the first leg but lost 4-0 in the return fixture.
- At home, however, Benfica has struggled in recent UCL fixtures, winning only one of their last eight (D2, L5).
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Benfica vs Monaco Win Probability & Predictions
- Benfica: 52% chance to win in 90 minutes
- Draw (Extra Time Possible): 23%
- Monaco: 25% chance to win in 90 minutes
Benfica holds a slight advantage, but Monaco has a chance to force extra time or pull off an upset. The match promises to be an exciting battle between two strong European sides.
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