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Toulouse vs Benfica: Match Preview and Prediction
Toulouse vs Benfica: Toulouse has conceded two goals or more in five of its last six games, all across the board. Benfica enters this game fresh off a 6-1 thumping of Vizela. Seven days ago in Lisbon, Benfica scored 28 goals in the first leg of the match.
In the first leg, Benfica had 28 shots on goal against Toulouse, but they were still unable to win in front of their home crowd without two penalties. Seven days ago in Lisbon, Angel Di Maria’s penalty kicks were the difference between the two clubs. Toulouse still has a 1-2 score to chase before the rematch on Thursday night in France, but the tie is far from over.
The bookmakers still have Benfica as a strong favorite to advance. It is easy to understand why. Roger Schmidt’s team defeated Vizela 6-1 four days ago to get back to winning ways in the Primeira Liga. Benfica now leads Sporting CP by three points in the league standings following their victory. But Sporting still has two games left to play.
Toulouse, on the other hand, defeated Monaco 2-1 over the weekend to escape the Ligue 1 red zone. At Stade Louis II, defensive-minded players Logan Costa and Vincent Sierro were the difference that helped Toulouse win. The group, under the direction of manager Carles Martinez from Spain, is currently only one point above the danger zone.
Toulouse vs Benfica: Betting Analysis
The only previous H2H matchup between Toulouse and Benfica is this one. Benfica has won both of its previous games by a single goal. In their first meeting, which was friendly in July 2011, Benfica prevailed 1-0. Benfica triumphed 2-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout round playoff match last week.
Toulouse had lost three of its five games in all competitions. A lower-tier team, Rouen, ousted them from the Coupe de France. In that draw, the club conceded three goals, demonstrating its defense. Carles Martinez’s club has conceded two goals in five of their past six games in all competitions.
Benfica is the Portuguese Primeira Liga team with the second-best attacking record. On Sunday, Roger Schmidt’s team defeated Vizela with five goals in the first half. They also had 28 shots against Toulouse in the opening leg. Our primary betting selection, at odds of 1.85, is the away win.
With 1.80 odds, the Over 2.5 Goals FT bet offers excellent value as well. Toulouse has scored three goals or more in five of its last six games in all competitions. In every one of Benfica’s prior six games across all competitions, the same situation occurred.
Toulouse vs Benfica: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Toulouse and Benfica?
Although Toulouse should be able to score against this Benfica team, we don’t think that will be enough to keep them from losing. Therefore, we predict that Benfica will win by a tiny margin in the end. ought to be a decent one.
Our Prediction: Away Win or Draw
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What are the best odds for the game?
According to the full-time outcome market’s betting odds, Toulouse may win the game for 4.1, the draw is 3.82, and betting on Benfica to win will get you 1.9. Right now, they are the top wagers available.
