UEFA Europa League - Marseille VS Benfica Prediction

UEFA Europa League - Marseille VS Benfica
Match Time: 19-04-2024 03:00 Friday（GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Marseille has been showing impressive form in their recent matches. Their match outcomes in the recent period, including victories against the likes of Lorient and Nice, and a draw versus Rennes demonstrate their capacity to compete against strong teams. At the same time, Marseille has displayed the ability to cushion the impacts of a loss. For example, they managed to bounce back after suffering a defeat against PSG in February and again in May with a win against Nice and Lorient respectively. The team's defensive performance has also been admirable, evident in their performance against Monaco and Nice.

On the other hand, Benfica has demonstrated remarkable consistency when it comes to maintaining positive results. Their recent victories against clubs such as Moreirense, Estoril, and Portimonense are a testament to their strong performance. However, Benfica did experience some setbacks in their matches against Sporting CP and Porto, where they were defeated. This however didn't discourage the team, as they swiftly recovered with a string of wins. The fixture list reveals that Benfica has had a better run in terms of victories and points compared to Marseille, something that might play a role in determining the outcome of this key fixture.

Head-to-Head
Marseille and Benfica faced each other twice prior to their forthcoming match. In the first meeting that took place back in July 2021, the teams tied the game with a 1-1 result. On the other hand, their most recent encounter, which occurred in April 2024, saw Benfica emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.

Odds Analysis
Based on previous performances and current form of both teams, it is quite challenging to predict the potential outcome of this fixture. Looking at the previous head-to-head meetings and the current form of these teams, it would seem that Benfica might be the favourite going into the game due to their consistent performance and victories. However, football can be unpredictable, and the outcome may very well tilt in favour of Marseille, given their resilience in bouncing back from defeats and the home ground advantage that may come into play.

Pick: Under 2.5 goals