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Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks
Portuguese Club Fighting for First Place in Group
Maccabi Haifa will be looking to make amends for a disappointing 7-2 defeat to PSG when they face Benfica on Wednesday. You can live-bet on the champions league betting action by using our sportsbook.
Let’s check the latest Champions League odds, stats, injury reports, and Champions League predictions for Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica.
Maccabi Haifa: Fighting for Europa League Spot
Maccabi Haifa from Israel Liga is currently bottom of Group H with one win and four draws from five Champions League games this season. The Israeli side began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat at this week’s opponents before falling to consecutive 3-1 losses against Juventus and PSG. They pulled off the upset, beating the Italian giants 2-0 on home soil, but they got trashed by PSG last week, allowing seven goals.
The win over Juventus has left them with a fighting chance of claiming a Europa League spot, but their fate is not in their own hands as they must better Juventus’ result against PSG in order to finish in third place. Maccabi is on a great run in their domestic league and leads the standings, two points clear of Maccabi Tel Aviv. Still, you should fade them on Wednesday if you’re betting online.
Maccabi qualifying for the Europa League is certainly a long shot, but they’re a tough side to beat at home. Midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani, who scored as a substitute in a 3-1 win over Ashod, is pushing for a start along with key player Tjaronn Chery. All Haziza, Jaber, Podgoreanu, and Sundgren should miss out on injuries for the home team. They have been dealing with defensive issues for quite some time now and we expect them to struggle against the Eagles.
Benfica: Superb Season
Roger Schmidt’s side has picked up 11 points from five Group H fixtures to sit in second, just behind first-placed PSG on goal difference. The former Bayer Leverkusen boss has not lost in his last 13 group-stage matches. After extending their unbeaten run to 20 games, the Eagles added one more to their tally on Saturday.
Benfica has qualified for the Champions League knockout phase for only the second time in their last five attempts. They did so last year when they pushed Liverpool all the way in the quarterfinals. Benfica’s Champions League has so far been a monumental success and we expect them to continue this way so we will include them in our soccer picks and parlays.
Benfica hasn’t lost a single game all season and enters this match in the midst of a four-match winning run. An attacking quartet of Goncalo Ramos, Fredrik Aursnes, Joao Mario, and Rafa Silva is therefore expected to feature on Wednesday. Long-term absentee Felipe Morato and Germany winger Julian Draxler are both out due to injury.
Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica Head-to-Head
The only encounter between the two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Benfica. They are unbeaten in seven away Champions League ties and had won three in a row on their travels before the 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain. They have won three and drawn two of their last five away games. Considering their last game on the road was a 1-0 win at rivals Porto, it seems as though they’re entering this game in excellent shape. Israel’s team Maccabi Haifa averaged 4.20 goals per game in the group so far, while Benfica averaged 3.20 goals per game in the Champions League this season.
Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica Match Information
- Game: M. Haifa (1-0-4) vs Benfica (3-2-0)
- Location: Sammy Ofer Stadium (Haifa)
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 4 p.m. ET
- M. Haifa vs Benfica Live Stream: fuboTV
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Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica Betting Lines
Maccabi Haifa vs Benfica Prediction
Despite playing on the road, the visitors enter this clash as heavy favorites on the three-way Moneyline according to the latest soccer odds while the goal line is set at three.
Benfica is unbeaten across competitions this season and in their last five games have scored 15 goals. Benfica has qualified for the Round of 16, but the top place in the group is up for grabs. They have been in solid form all season long and we expect them to extend this amazing run with another win. For better odds, we will combine the Moneyline with the goals market.
