Salzburg vs. Benfica Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Salzburg vs. Benfica

Benfica faces a must-win situation, requiring a three-goal victory to avoid elimination from European competition, as they conclude their Champions League Group D campaign on Tuesday against Red Bull Salzburg.

While both teams are eliminated from the last 16 contention in UEFA’s premier club competition, Salzburg holds the advantage in securing a Europa League playoff spot.

Securing third place in Group D remains uncertain for Salzburg, the Austrian champions who clinched Europa League entry in the previous season’s Champions League. Despite finishing behind Chelsea and AC Milan last season, Salzburg needs only to withstand Benfica’s challenge for 90 minutes to extend their presence in continental competition.

Salzburg vs. Benfica

Having secured a 2-0 victory in Lisbon on the opening matchday, with goals from Roko Simic and Oscar Gloukh, Salzburg holds a significant head-to-head advantage. Although they have only added one more point since then, totaling four, it still stands three points ahead of their final-day opponents. Overturning Salzburg’s lead would require a notable upset, making it likely that their fifth successive Champions League campaign concludes with a consolation place in UEFA’s second-tier tournament.

What to remember – Salzburg vs. Benfica

Benfica’s recent struggles in the Primeira Liga, coupled with their historical challenges in European away matches, add to the uphill task they face.

Should Salzburg manage to establish an early lead, it has the potential to demoralize a Benfica side in need of an improbable large victory to surpass their hosts and secure a Europa League place.

Betting tip for Salzburg vs. Benfica

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that there will be more than 2.5 goals in this match.