This Wednesday, Lyon moves to Lisbon to face Benfica during the third day of group G of the Champions League. Benfica will want to win its first success while Lyon hopes to stay in the first two places in the standings.
Benfica vs Lyon Free Betting Tips
After 7 days in the Portuguese league, Benfica is second in the standings, just behind the surprise leader Famalicao and in front of his great rival, Porto. The Lisbon players have also won their last four games in Liga Sagres against Braga (0-4), Gil Vicente (2-0), Moreirense (1-2) and Vitoria Setubal (1-0). Last Friday, Benfica won the CD Cova da Piedade in the 32nd round of the Portuguese Cup (0-4). On the other hand, it is much more difficult for the Eagles in Champions League since they were defeated during their first two meetings. After being beaten by Leipzig at home in the first game (1-2), Bruno Lage players could do nothing in Russia against Zenit (3-1). Also, they are already in last place in this group and seem to have already compromised their chances of qualification.
For its part, Lyon is trying to emerge from the crisis. Indeed, Olympique Lyonnais is making its worst start to the season in Ligue 1 for 25 years. After winning their first two games, the Gones then failed to win any of their next 8 games. After losing at home against Nantes (0-1), they then missed the match not to lose against Saint-Etienne in the derby of the Rhone (1-0). This new setback has also cost his head to the technician in place, Sylvinho, who was removed from office. The former coach of Marseille, Rudi Garcia, was named, which provoked the defiance of Lyon fans. Last Saturday, the Lyonnais confirmed their difficulties by conceding a draw against Dijon (0-0) for the first of Garcia. Paradoxically, it’s going pretty well in the Champions League. Held in check at home by the Zenit (1-1), OL went to drop Leipzig on the 2nd day (0-2) and occupies the head of this group with the Russian club.
The staff for Benfica vs Lyon
In the Cup last Friday, goalkeeper N ° 1 Vlachodimos, potential holders Ruben Dias, Rafa Silva and Taarabt were all rested and made their return to the group. In contrast, Samaris and Fejsa experienced midfielders, promising defenseman Nuno Tavares and long-term casualties Chiquinho and Conti are all absent.
For Lyon, Denayer, Dubois and Depay, all absent last week are back in the group and could be holders for this game. Only the important defender Marçal is in care after a problem in the left thigh. In the last game of C1, it was Martin Terrier and Memphis Depay that allowed the Gones to win in Leipzig.
The compositions for Benfica vs Lyon
The probable composition of Benfica (go to 20h for the official compo):
Vlachodimos – Tavares, Ruben Dias, Jardel, Grimaldo – Pizzi, Gabriel Pires, Luis Florentino, Rafa Silva – Vinicius, Seferovic.
Absent: Samaris, Nuno Tavares, Fejsa, Chiquinho, Conti (Injured)
Unsure: None.
The tactical provision provided (4-4-2):
Vlachhodimos
Tavares – Ruben Dias – Jardel – Grimaldo
Pizzi – Gabriel – F. Luis – Rafa Silva
Vincius – Seferovic
The probable composition of Lyon (appointment at 20h for the official compo):
Lopes – Dubois (or Tete), Marcelo, Denayer (or Andersen), Koné – Aouar, Thiago Mendes, Queen Adelaide – Depay (or Cornet), Dembélé, Traoré.
Absent: Marçal (injured).
Uncertain: Depay, Dubois, Denayer (Injured)
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Lopes
Dubois – Marcelo – Andersen – Marçal
Aouar – Thiago Mendes – Queen Adelaide
Depay – Dembélé – Traoré
The history of confrontations Benfica vs Lyon
Since 2008, the two teams have played each other four times. Lyon won 3 times while Benfica only once.
Key points for the match Benfica vs Lyon
– Lyon has not won since 8 games in Ligue 1 but knows how to sublimate in the Champions League.
– Benfica lost their first two games in this group.
– Benfica is not imperial this season in his championship.
– Lyon showed some interesting things against Dijon but lacked offensive realism.
Benfica vs Lyon Free Betting Tips
Often at the rendezvous in C1 and author of a better match against Dijon Saturday, the Lyonnais could come to make a result on the field of Benfica.
Betting Tips: Draw or victory of Lyon
Odds: 1,69
