Benfica vs Feyenoord Predictions

• Benfica have won all six matches under Bruno Lage, including both Champions League outings
• Over 2.5 goals have been scored in both Benfica and Feyenoord’s two Champions League games
• Feyenoord have scored in ten of their 11 games this term

Benfica going through the gears

Benfica have not looked back since sacking manager Roger Schmidt at the end of August, with his predecessor Bruno Lage having an instant impact and guiding them to six straight successes.

That includes victories in their opening two Champions League matches against Red Star Belgrade and Atletico Madrid, with the Eagles running out emphatic 4-0 winners in the latest at home to the Spanish side.

With confidence well and truly restored for the hosts, that may spell trouble for Feyenoord, who are currently only fourth in the Eredivisie.

Feyenoord did claim a vital 3-2 win away at Girona in their last Champions League fixture but they had been humbled 4-0 at home to Bayer Leverkusen prior to that.

Dutch side have away form to prove

This, therefore, may be a test too tough for them, especially when you consider that they lost four of their six group games in last season’s Champions League.

Feyenoord lost away at Atletico Madrid, Lazio and Celtic in Europe last term and they are difficult to fancy at Benfica, who are unbeaten in 28 competitive home outings.

Correct-score punters can opt for a 3-1 home win as Feyenoord do pack a punch going forward, with goals in ten of their 11 matches so far this term.