Of their closing Champions League Group D encounter, Benfica faces Pink Bull Salzburg needing a three-goal win to keep away from elimination from European competitors. Whereas each groups are out of competition for the final 16, Salzburg holds the benefit in securing a Europa League playoff spot.
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Salzburg, holding a 2-0 win from the opening match in opposition to Benfica, goals to take care of their dominance and safe a Europa League place.
Regardless of a latest three-game shedding streak, Salzburg managed a goalless draw in opposition to Actual Sociedad and clinched a Bundesliga win in opposition to Speedy Wien.
Benfica, languishing on the backside of Group D, salvaged a draw in opposition to Inter Milan however fell in need of securing victories.
Their latest kind within the Champions League has been underwhelming, but they continue to be aggressive domestically, sitting only a level off the highest spot in Portugal.
Kind Information
Pink Bull Salzburg (Champions League): W-L-L-L-D
Pink Bull Salzburg (All Competitions): L-D-W-D-W-W
Benfica (Champions League): L-L-L-L-D
Benfica (All Competitions): L-W-W-D-D-D
Workforce Information
Salzburg will miss a number of gamers as a result of accidents, together with Aleksa Terzic, Dijon Kameri, Maurits Kjaergaard, and Oumar Solet.
High scorer Karim Konate goals to guide the assault, supported by midfielder Oscar Gloukh, trying to safe a Europa League spot.
Benfica’s Rafa Silva’s objective in opposition to Farense salvaged a draw, whereas Alexander Bah and David Neres stay sidelined. Nevertheless, Juan Bernat would possibly return, offering a possible enhance to their lineup.
Potential Lineups
Pink Bull Salzburg: (4-2-2-1-2)
Schlager;
Dedic, Piatkowski, Pavlovic, Ulmer;
Gourna-Douath;
Capaldo, Sucic;
Gloukh;
Simic, Konate
Benfica: (4-2-3-1)
Trubin;
Aursnes, Victor, Otamendi, Morato;
Neves, Kocku;
Di Maria, Silva, Mario;
Musa
Prediction: Pink Bull Salzburg 2-1 Benfica
Benfica’s inconsistent kind in Europe and up to date challenges within the Primeira Liga may hinder their efficiency. Salzburg, holding the benefit from their earlier encounter and performing nicely at residence, is favored to safe a slim win, doubtlessly denying Benfica’s Europa League hopes.