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Our betting experts preview the Champions League match between PSG and Benfica and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

PSG enjoy home advantage when visitors Benfica swing by on Tuesday for a clash in the Champions League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count. As both PSG and Benfica could end up number one in the Group H table after their upcoming clash, we do not need to doubt that they are more than motivated to claim the victory.

Position in the Champions League standings: PSG vs Benfica

The current Group H table shows these two sides on the same number of points so far this season. As such, both have an opportunity to gain some ground on their upcoming opponent in this round 4 clash. There is every reason to keep a close watch on PSG clashing with Benfica over three points on Tuesday.

Current form and fixture history of PSG vs Benfica

PSG on a roll

PSG look to build on their current momentum with another positive result. Aiming to remain unbeaten, the Parisians managed to beat Nice 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Benfica. Most recently, they had to settle for a 0-0 draw with Reims.

Benfica continue to collect points

Benfica look solid currently after going three matches unbeaten, which started by drawing 0-0 against Vitoria de Guimaraes. They followed that up by sharing the spoils with PSG in a 1-1 draw, before taking out Rio Ave in a 4-2 win.

Latest encounters between PSG and Benfica

The last match between PSG and Benfica ended in a 1-1 Champions League draw last week in Lisbon, Portugal.

Highlights from the last time PSG and Benfica met:

PSG vs Benfica Stats

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on stats from the last couple of games that PSG and Benfica played across all tournaments.

  • PSG have not lost the last 26 matches in a row
  • PSG have not lost 36 of the last 38 home matches
  • PSG have scored in 43 of the last 45 matches
  • PSG have scored in 37 of the last 38 home matches
  • PSG have won 17 of the last 19 matches
  • Benfica have not lost the last 21 matches in a row
  • Benfica have won 19 of the last 21 matches
  • Benfica have not lost the last 13 away matches in a row
  • Benfica have won 11 of the last 12 away matches
  • Benfica have scored in 20 of the last 21 matches
  • In the last 3 PSG matches versus Benfica the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • PSG have scored in the last 3 matches in a row versus Benfica

Man of the Moment

Lionel Messi has been the most prolific scorer for the home team recently. But as the forward is set to miss the game, PSG will probably rely on Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Benfica will be looking to Goncalo Ramos in the hope that he will add more goals to his current total of 4 goals in his last 6 games.

Best tips for the match: PSG vs Benfica

To summarise, the upcoming match between PSG and Benfica appears to be a good chance to place some bets. Therefore, we have come up with the recommended betting suggestion for this game. However, we also present some lower and higher-risk alternatives.

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