Benfica vs Bologna Prediction 12 December 2024

Benfica VS Bologna  Livescore / H2H Stats
Time: 12-12-2024 03:00 Thursday
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goaloo Preview
Benfica has suffered only three defeats this season. One of these was in the national championship, where they are second but lead Sporting in terms of points lost. In the Champions League, the team also looks quite decent. However, they looked hopeless in Munich, where they lost to Bayern, albeit with a minimal difference (0:1). The opponent had total game dominance, and Benfica responded with only one shot, which missed the goal.

Bologna was one of the surprises of Serie A last season, but the main architect of success now works at Juventus. However, Vincenzo Italiano, who took over, is at least not failing. Although the squad has become weaker, the team is vying for a place in European competitions. Last weekend, the "red-blues" missed a victory against Juventus (2:2). They led by two goals but allowed their opponent to catch up. In the Champions League, Italiano's side has only one point from a draw with Shakhtar (0:0).

Goaloo Prediction
Benfica should be recognized as the favorite for the upcoming match. This season they have won almost all matches. There are three victories in the Champions League as well. However, they stumbled in the match against Feyenoord and did not meet expectations against Bayern. Considering that trends indicate a relatively low-scoring nature for the upcoming match, we suggest a potential exact score of 2:0.
Bologna scores less than anyone else in the Champions League. Moreover, they have significant personnel losses. Their chances of reaching the playoffs are practically nonexistent as well. Additionally, the team lacks experience playing at stadiums like “Estádio da Luz.” Therefore, we will settle on the option – Benfica win. Especially since this bet has played out in 14 out of their last 15 home matches.

Pick: Benfica Lisbon Win