Benfica vs Liverpool: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Liverpool travel to Portugal this week to take on Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

The Reds edged past Inter in the previous round to book their place in the last eight, while Benfica picked up a 3-2 aggregate win against Ajax to make it this far.

The home side had gone nine games in a row without defeat until they were beaten by Braga at the weekend, while Liverpool have failed to win just one of their last 17 matches - the second leg against Inter.

Benfica vs Liverpool latest odds

Liverpool are the favourites to win the clash in Lisbon at odds of 4/11 (1.36) with bet365.

Benfica are the outsiders to win the first leg at 15/2 (8.5).

A draw between the two sides is priced at 15/4 (4.75).

Benfica vs Liverpool first goalscorer

Mohamed Salah is the favourite to open the scoring against Benfica at 11/4 (3.75) and Diogo Jota is the next lowest priced player 3/1 (4.0).

Darwin Nunez, who has 27 goals to his name this season, is the lowest priced Benfica star to open the scoring at 9/1 (10.0).

Benfica vs Liverpool preview

Liverpool are on a four-game winning run since their defeat at home to Inter in the last round of the competition.

Jurgen Klopp's team are looking to complete the quadruple and will be hoping for a positive result to keep their dreams alive.

Curtis Jones and Naby Keita could be fit to feature for the Reds, but their involvement will depend on late fitness tests.

The home team, meanwhile, have fallen behind in the Primeira Liga title race, with Porto now 12 points ahead of the Lisbon outfit.

Lucas Verissimo and Rodrigo Pinho are absent for the home team, while Adel Taaarabt could be back in the team despite missing the 3-2 loss to Braga at the weekend. 

Benfica vs Liverpool tips & predictions

These teams are in fine goalscoring form heading into this match, with Benfica scoring in every game in 2022 so far, while Liverpool have scored in 15 of their last 17 games.

Both teams to score in this game is priced at 4/5 (1.8) and may be worth a punt.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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