Fixture Overview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date & Time: September 17, 04:00 (GMT+8)
- Teams: Benfica (€332.00m squad value) vs Qarabag (€24.95m squad value)
Key Statistical Insights
- Team Value Disparity: Benfica’s squad value (€332.00m) dramatically exceeds Qarabag’s (€24.95m), highlighting an enormous gap in player quality and resources.
- AI Prediction Analysis:
- Best Tip: Benfica to Win (1) – Odds: 0.2, Rating: 10/10
- Alternative: 1×2 Tip (Benfica Win) – Odds: 0.2, Rating: 10/10
- Total Goals: Under 3.5 – Odds: 0.62, Rating: 3/10
- Both Teams To Score: Yes – Odds: N/A, Rating: 1/10
- Score Prediction: Half-Time 1:0, Full-Time 2:1
- Average Match Statistics:
- Total Goals: 2.0 (range: 2-3)
- Goals Scored: 1.6 (range: 1.6-2.0)
- Goals Against: 0.4 (range: 0.4-1.0) Benfica demonstrates strong offensive output and excellent defensive organization
- Form Guide (Last 10 Matches):
- Wins: 8 vs 6
- Over 1.5 Goals: 8 vs 7
- Over 2.5 Goals: 8 vs 5
- Over 3.5 Goals: 8 vs 4
- Both Teams Scored: 8 vs 5
- Unexpected Wins: 0 vs 0
- Unexpected Losses: 1 vs 1 Benfica shows superior recent form across all metrics
Tactical Analysis
- Benfica: Expected to dominate possession, utilize technical superiority, and create numerous scoring opportunities. Strong defensive record (0.4 goals against average) provides solid foundation.
- Qarabag: Likely to adopt defensive tactics, focus on containment, and seek rare counter-attacking opportunities. Significant underdogs based on squad value and form.
Key Match Facts
- Benfica’s squad value exceeds Qarabag’s by over €300m
- AI predictions strongly favor Benfica victory (10/10 rating)
- Benfica shows excellent defensive organization (0.4 goals against average)
- High probability of under 3.5 goals (statistical data support)
- Benfica maintains superior form in last 10 matches
Betting Recommendations
- Safest Bet: Benfica to Win – 0.2 odds, 10/10 rating
- Alternative: Half-Time 1:0 – Supported by AI prediction
- Score Prediction: 2-1 to Benfica – Aligns with statistical data
Final Prediction
Benfica 2-1 Qarabag
Benfica’s superior squad value, excellent defensive record, and strong recent form should secure a victory. While Qarabag may manage a consolation goal, the quality gap suggests a comfortable home win for Benfica.
