Inter Milan vs Benfica Prediction UCL Picks 4/19

Introduction

Inter Milan will host Benfica on April 19, 2023, at Giuseppe Meazza for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Inter Milan holds a 2-0 aggregate lead after their impressive win at Estadio da Luz. Benfica will look to turn things around in Milan and try to pull off a miraculous comeback. In this article, we will provide extensive reviews of both teams' offense and defense and offer our prediction for this match.

Inter Milan Offense and Defense

Inter Milan's offense has been underwhelming this season, scoring only five goals in eight UEFA Champions League matches. Their top scorers, Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku, have both scored three goals each, and they will be expected to lead the team's attack. However, Inter Milan's defense has been solid this season, conceding only three goals in eight matches. In their last match against Monza, they conceded a late goal to lose 1-0, highlighting their offensive struggles.

Benfica Offense and Defense

Benfica's offense has been inconsistent this season, scoring 13 goals in eight UEFA Champions League matches. Their top scorer, João Mário, has scored six goals and will be a significant threat to Inter Milan's defense. Rafa and Goncalo Ramos have both scored five goals each and will provide support to Mário. Benfica's defense has been shaky this season, conceding nine goals in eight matches. Their defensive weaknesses have been a concern for their fans, and they will need to improve their defense if they want to turn things around in Milan.

Prediction: 

Based on our analysis of both teams' offense and defense, we predict that both teams will score in this match. Inter Milan's offense has been struggling to find the back of the net, but they will have opportunities against Benfica's shaky defense. On the other hand, Benfica's offense has been inconsistent but has shown that they can score goals against top teams. The odds for both teams to score are -130, which is a good bet for this match.

Pick: Both teams to score Yes -130

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