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

Toulouse vs. Benfica

Heading to France with a narrow advantage, Benfica aims to complete their task against Toulouse in the Europa League playoff second leg on Thursday.

The Portuguese champions secured a 2-1 victory in the initial meeting last week, with two second-half penalties from Angel di Maria making the difference.

As Liverpool bid farewell to the Europa League, Toulouse, securing the second spot in the group stage, faced an additional challenge in their journey.

Toulouse vs. Benfica

Despite a commendable effort with Mikkel Desler equalizing Di Maria’s first penalty, the hopes dwindled when, in added time, the ex-Real Madrid player converted another spot-kick after Christian Mawissa fouled Marcos Leonardo. Mawissa’s walk of shame added to the disappointment for the Violets, yet the visitors are not without hope; Carles Martinez’s team earned seven points at home in the group phase, including a memorable 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

What to remember – Toulouse vs. Benfica

Toulouse shouldn’t adopt a passive approach on Thursday; they need to be bold, as playing it safe could lead to a lackluster exit from the Europa League. However, going all out might expose them to Benfica’s formidable attacking prowess.

With Toulouse also struggling in home form, the red-hot attacking unit of the Portuguese champions has a good chance to repeat their success and advance to the last 16.

Betting tip for Toulouse vs. Benfica

Our expert tipster partners anticipate that the away team will get a win in this match.