Liverpool vs Benfica Betting Champions League Quarterfinals Odds

On Tuesday, Liverpool continues their quest for the Champions League title when they head to Lisbon to take on Benfica in the first leg of Pool’s and Benfica’s quarterfinals matchup. Although Liverpool is the road team, the Reds are a huge favorite to beat the Portuguese Liga squad. Check out Champions League odds on MyBookie, analysis, and a free pick for Liverpool versus Benfica.

Liverpool versus Benfica Betting Odds | UCL Quarters Analysis for 1st Leg Match

Liverpool at Benfica – UEFA Champions League Betting Info

When: Tuesday, April 5 at 3:00 pm ET

Where: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

Handicap Odds: Benfica +1 ½ -121 / Liverpool -1 ½ -104

Moneyline Odds: Benfica +740 / Liverpool -263 / Draw +370

Total Odds: O 3 -112 / U 3 -113

Why Liverpool will beat Benfica

The Reds are playing like the best club team in the world. Liverpool has won 4 straight over their Premier League opponents by not conceding a goal.

Pool has beaten their last four opponents by a combined 7 goals to 0. The loss to Inter Milan should worry no one. The loss happened in the second leg of a 2-match aggregate. The Reds had a 2 road goals to 0 lead over Inter. So Pool had some breathing room in that match.

Liverpool Last 5

W – 2-0 vs. Watford
W – 0-1 vs. Nottingham Forest
W – 0-2 vs. Arsenal
W – 0-2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
L – 0-1 vs. Inter Milan

Liverpool Predicted Starting Lineup

Alisson
van Djik
Matip
Robertson
Alexander-Arnold
Fabinho
Elliott
Firmino
Salah
Diaz
Joto

Why Benfica will beat Liverpool

Benfica wasn’t even supposed to make it this far. Most had Benfica failing in the group stage. Then when they moved to the Round of 16, everyone had them losing to Ajax.

But Benfica picked it up enough in the second leg to outlast Ajax and move to the quarterfinals. Discounting Benfica’s chances have already proved costly. The Portuguese Liga power plays this on their pitch. They have a chance to pull off the upset win.

Benfica Last 5

L – 3-2 vs. Braga
W – 2-1 vs. Estoril
W – 0-1 vs. Ajax
D – 1-1 vs. Vizela
W – 1-2 vs. Portimonense

Benfica Predicted Starting Lineup

Vlachodimos
Vertonghen
Otamendi
Grimaldo
Lazaro
Weigl
Taarabt
Everton
Rafa
Nunez
Ramos

Final Betting Analysis: Liverpool at Benfica

Benfica is a quality team, but Liverpool is playing out of their minds. The Reds have not only become a favorite win the Champions League, but they’ve caught up to Man City on the Premier League Standings.

Pool is just a point behind Manchester City. The two EPL powers throw down on April 10. Don’t expect the Reds to take it easy on Benfica in this first match, though.

Yes, Liverpool will want to save something in the tank for the Sky Blues. But Liverpool blasted Inter Milan 2-0 in the first leg in their aggregate. A similar score is more than possible here.

Expect Liverpool to beat Benfica by 2 goals or more. Then, Pool will coast in the second leg on their way to the Champions League Semifinals.

Champions League Pick: Liverpool -1 ½

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