Our betting expert provides Benfica vs Toulouse predictions as the sides meet in the first leg of their Europa League playoff round on Thursday.
The Portuguese side made an incredible comeback in the last round of matches in the UCL to secure their place here. At the same time, the visitors, who have been underwhelming in the domestic competitions, progressed behind Liverpool in their group in this competition.
Our betting expert has prepared predictions for this fixture, including a likely win for Benfica, GG, and other combined markets.
Benfica vs Toulouse Predictions & Tips
- Benfica to win & over 2.5 @ 1.97 with Bet9ja
- Benfica win & GG @ 3.20 with Bet9ja
- First half over 1.5 goals @ 2.50 with Bet9ja
- Benfica to score over 1.5 @ 1.47 with Bet9ja
- GG @ 2.02 with Bet9ja
- Thijs Dallinga to score anytime @ 5.15 with BetKing
- GG & over 2.5 @ 2.37 with Bet9ja
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Benfica to take a first-leg win
Benfica have not lost in 16 home games in European competitions against their French opponents, recording 11 wins and 5 draws. They have played more games at home than they have against the teams of any other specific nation.
Benfica, who dropped from the UEFA Champions League, will be expected to progress at the expense of the less fancied French side.
Looking at the head-to-head, this will be their first competitive meeting and it promises to deliver the goods.
The Portuguese side are the clear favourites. However, based on what Toulouse have done in this competition, including beating Liverpool, they shouldn’t be underestimated.
Still, Benfica have the right qualities to take a good lead into the return leg. That is why we are backing the Portuguese side to win in this Benfica vs Toulouse predictions piece.
Bet 1: Benfica to win & over 2.5 @ 1.97 with Bet9ja
Benfica to get on the scoresheet
Benfica are quite comfortable when playing at home and scoring goals has not been a problem for them. Since the 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in the early stages of the UCL, they have been able to score at least a goal in every home game.
Furthermore, Toulouse have conceded in 13 of their 14 away games in major European competition, shipping 30 goals.
On a good day, Benfica can score and win games convincingly. If they manage to attain that level, the French side might be in trouble.
Hence, we are settling for Benfica to score over 1.5 goals in this Benfica vs Toulouse predictions piece.
Bet 2: Benfica to score over 1.5 @ 1.47 with Bet9ja
Goalfest in Lisbon
Only two out of Benfica’s last 11 competitive games did not produce over 2.5 goals.
Games involving Benfica have produced a lot of goals and the upcoming one could follow suit.
It is a game between a potent attack and a defence fond of conceding in away European competitions.
Therefore, backing this combined goals market in this Benfica vs Toulouse predictions piece is a suitable option.
Bet 3: GG & over 2.5 @ 2.37 with Bet9ja
Both teams to find the back of the net
This match is the first of the two to determine which side will march into the next round.
While Benfica have experienced a successful run in recent weeks, Toulouse will be keen to exploit their weakness.
Both teams have scored in four of Benfica’s previous five games. The same outcome has occurred in three of Toulouse’s last four games.
Both sides might want to be cautious, but a GG is very much possible in our Benfica vs Toulouse predictions piece.
Bet 4: GG @ 2.02 with Bet9ja
