Benfica vs PSG Predictions

• Benfica enjoyed a 13 game winning run before their domestic draw last time out.
• PSG lead Ligue 1 and scored at least twice in five of their last seven games.
• Benfica scored 15 goals across their last five home games.

Someone’s perfect start must go

Portuguese and French league leaders, Benfica and PSG have recorded perfect winning starts to the Champions League group stage, meaning that another win for either here will put them comfortably in the driving seat for progression to the knockout stage at the halfway point.

The hosts should be full of confidence after their victory at Juventus and they can stand firm against the often irresistible force of PSG. However, they did have an impressive 13-game winning run halted with a goalless draw last time out, yet they may expect to bounce back after knocking in 15 goals across the last five home games.

Complimenting Benfica’s high-scoring tendencies at home is the fact that six of Paris Saint-Germain’s last nine away games in the Champions League featured over 3.5 goals. Considering the talent and strong form of both sides, picking a winner in the main selection seems like the riskier option in comparison to the goal markets.

Going for goals

We are backing both teams to score and over 2.5 total goals in this game, though we do fancy the sheer star power of PSG to win the day and as such, we’re going for a 2-1 correct score prediction in favour of the visitors.