Benfica vs Bologna Predictions

• Benfica have won eight of their last nine matches
• The Eagles have conceded in four of their last five Champions League games
• Bologna have lost each of their last four games in this competition

Benfica to continue winning run

Bologna have struggled in the Champions League following their incredible overachievement last term, picking up just one point from their first five League Phase games. Their four-match losing streak in Europe has put them out of the mix in terms of making the next round, while they face a difficult visit to Lisbon next.

Benfica have really clicked into gear across all competitions, winning eight of their last nine games to put themselves in the Primeira Liga title race. They’ve also secured nine points in the Champions League, putting them 14th in the 36-team table and just a point shy of eighth place.

A 3-2 win at Monaco last time out was a real statement of intent for Benfica and they’re aiming to build on a five-game winning streak at home. The Eagles have scored 20 goals across that run, but they have failed to keep a clean sheet in four of their five matches in Europe this term.

Bologna have scored in five of their last six and they’re not a side that tends to sit back under Vincenzo Italiano. Back them to score in another defeat, with Benfica expected to continue their brilliant run.