Benfica vs Manchester United Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Portuguese champions Benfica have had a really difficult start to the new season, after losing their opening two matches in the Champions League. As they prepare for their double header clash with the Red Devils, they are facing an exit from Europe’s top competition already. It’s an uphill battle for them to climb back in to the top two from here, and a home loss in this clash will all but end their hopes of making the next round. They certainly won’t challenge United for top spot, and their push for first place continues in this visit to Lisbon.

The visitors come here after two wins from two in their group. Their last game saw them pick up a 4-1 victory at CSKA Moscow, the side who opened the campaign with a victory in Lisbon. United were clinical in their visit to Moscow, and they can hope to build on that this weekend, and maintain their winning run. They’ve got Romelu Lukaku in strong form, and the forward will be expected to fire them to another victory after two strikes in their last game.

Meanwhile, Benfica look hapless at the minute, and they’re struggling to move on after losing three of their back five during the summer transfer window. They’ve been significantly weakened, and we expect the Red Devils to take full advantage. An away win looks like fantastic value when you consider the start both sides have made in Europe this term. We think Lukaku will fire them to a victory in Lisbon, as he looks to take advantage of their uncertainty at the back.