Benfica got past Ajax in an impressive Champions League performance in their last. On Tuesday, the Protueguese Liga squad hosts top Premier League power Liverpool in the first leg of their quarterfinals battle. Will Benfica pull off a shocker? Or will the Reds show why so many have picked them to win the Champions League? Check out the latest Champions League odds, analysis, and a free pick for Benfica vs. Liverpool.

Benfica vs. Liverpool 2022 Champions League Quarterfinals Info

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 4, 2022

• When: Tuesday, April 5 at 3:00 pm ET
• Where: Estadio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
• TV: CBS
• Live Stream: Paramount+
• Soccer Odds: Liverpool (-1.5) / Benfica (+1.5) / Draw (+421)

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Why is Benfica a safe bet to win?

Nobody believes Benfica is as good as Liverpool. But the Protueguese Liga squad upset Ajax as a huge underdog in their last. How did Benfica beat Ajax? By using the Amsterdam squad’s confidence against them. Benfica knows that Pool may be overlooking them some in the first leg. The Leg 2 aggregate match happens at Anfield. Benfica is hoping that Pool is overconfident heading into this. If that happens, the door could be open for a shocker.

Possible Line-Up

• Vlachodimos
• Gilberto
• Otamendi
• Vertonghen
• Grimaldo
• Weigl
• Taarabt
• Joao Mario
• Silva
• Nunez
• Soares

Benfica’s Last 5

• Loss – 3-2 vs. Braga
• Win – 2-1 vs. Estoril
• Win – 0-1 vs. Ajax
• Draw – 1-1 vs. Vizela
• Win – 1-2 vs. Portimonense

Why is Liverpool a safe bet to win?

Liverpool is playing like the best club team in the world. Not only did Pool dominate their Round of 16 Champions League opponent, Inter Milan, but they have cut Manchester City’s lead in the Premier League to just a point. A month ago, the Sky Blues were close to a lock to win the Premier this season. Liverpool is looking for the Premier and Champions League double. Benfica sort of got lucky against Ajax. So expect the Reds to show their quality in the first leg.

Possible Line-Up

• Alisson
• Alexander-Arnold
• Konate
• Van Dijk
• Robertson
• Thiago
• Fabinho
• Henderson
• Salah
• Jota
• Diaz

Liverpool’s Last 5

• Win – 2-0 vs. Watford
• Win – 0-1 vs. Nottingham Forest
• Win – 0-2 vs. Arsenal
• Win – 0-2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
• Loss – 0-1 vs. Inter Milan

Liverpool vs. Benfica Betting Prediction

Benfica is a good team, but they’re up against one of the best in the world on Tuesday. Liverpool isn’t just one of the best in the world. They might be the best soccer club on the planet. No team is playing with as much confidence as the Reds.

Also, we shouldn’t expect Liverpool to fail in the first leg. Although this is a road match, Liverpool dominated Inter in the first leg during the Round of 16. Pool blasted Inter Milan 2-0 and that happened on Inter’s pitch. The Reds last loss happened versus the Serie A squad in the second leg at Anfield, but Pool didn’t have to do much to move on because they had built a big lead.

Road goals mean more than home goals, which is why we should expect Pool to turn it on in this. The Red will win by at least 2 goals. They could win by 3.

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