Sabasports Match Preview
UEFA Champions League: Inter vs Benfica
Kickoff Time: 2023-10-04 03:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/ALBERTO LINGRIA
In last weekend’s Serie A match, Inter emerged
victorious with a 4-0 away win against Salernitana. Despite not dominating the
game throughout, Lautaro Martinez’s exceptional performance significantly
contributed to Inter’s success. Particularly in the second half, Lautaro’s
presence completely shifted the momentum of the game. His four goals served as
a powerful force against the opponent’s defence and showcased Inter’s overall
strength. This triumph not only secured three points for Inter but also provided
a confidence boost for them as they continue to compete in the Champions
League.
Source: REUTERS/PEDRO NUNES
Benfica secured a 1-0 home victory against FC
Porto in the Portuguese “El Clasico” last weekend, marking their
sixth consecutive league win. This triumph propelled Benfica to the top of the
Portuguese Primeira Liga standings. While Benfica have been performing strongly
in the domestic league, their performance in the Champions League has been
somewhat underwhelming. In the opening match of the group stage, Benfica
suffered a 0-2 defeat at home against FC Salzburg, resulting in a disappointing
start to their Champions League campaign. It appears that their dominance in
domestic competitions has not fully translated into success in the Champions League.
When comparing the overall strength of Inter and
Benfica, Inter do indeed have a more prominent presence. Inter showcased their
strength in the previous season’s Champions League, demonstrating their
capabilities on the European stage. While Benfica have achieved positive
results in past Champions League matches, their technical and tactical level
has generally been considered slightly inferior to that of Inter. With the
home-field advantage in the upcoming match, Inter are expected to maintain
their strong performance and secure all three points.
Inter’s Last 5 Games: WLWDW
23-10-01 Salernitana 0-4 Inter
23-09-28 Inter 1-2 Sassuolo
23-09-24 Empoli 0-1 Inter
23-09-21 Real Sociedad 1-1 Inter
23-09-16 Inter 5-1 AC Milan
Benfica’s Last 5 Games: WWLWW
23-09-30 Benfica 1-0 FC Porto
23-09-25 Portimonense 1-3 Benfica
23-09-21 Bnefica 0-2 FC Salzburg
23-09-17 Vizela 1-2 Benfica
23-09-03 Benfica 4-0 Vitoria de Guimaraes
Head To Head Record:
23-04-20 Inter 3-3 Benfica
23-04-12 Benfica 0-2 Inter
08-08-16 Benfica 0-0 Inter
04-03-26 Inter 4-3 Benfica
04-03-12 Benfica 0-0 Inter
Prediction:
Inter to win