Benfica vs Arsenal – (18/02/2021)
Benfica host Arsenal in a neutral ground at far away Stadio Olimpico, Rome in Italy on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 matches for the first leg of a two-match up.
Both teams met the last time in July 2017 at the Emirate Stadium in London in the Emirate Cup. Arsenal brushed Benfica aside in a 7 goals thriller with a 5:2 win over the Portuguese giant. Arsenal has now scored 10 goals against Benfica in their last 2 consecutive meetings.
Looking at their H2H in the last 5 meetings, Benfica has won 2 games, Arsenal won 2, and they have shared 1 draw.
Both teams have paid little attention to their defensive performance as they have gone all out to get a handful of goals against each other. Both teams have scored in all their last 5 games and Over 2.5 goals surfaced in 4 matches.
Benfica Form
Benfica could not get past Moreirense on the road in their most recent game in the league as they both settled for a point apiece with a 1:1 draw. They defeated Estoril away from home in their previous game by 3:1 in the first leg of Taca de Portugal Semi-Finals matches. The club has conceded only 3 goals in their last 6 matches.
It’s clear that Benfica has been on a bumpy ride riddled with inconsistencies and unpredictable performance. They have won 3 of their last 7 games, lost 1, and drawn 3. Under 2.5 goals were present in 5 of their last 7 matches and both teams to score came along on 3 occasions.
Benfica’s home games have seen an outstanding show of excellence and their ability to Nip danger in the bud. They have won 4 of their last 6 games and drawn 2. There were under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 matches and both teams to score were seen in 2 games. They have kept clean sheets in their last 3 consecutive games.
Arsenal Form
Arsenal was strong and courageous in their most recent game at home in the league with a 4:2 win over Leeds United. They lost their previous game on the road to Aston Villa by 1:0 in the league.
Arsenal turned a fresh page after experiencing prolonged displeasing result that has thrown them out of shape. They have won 2 of their last 6 matches, lost 3, and drawn 1. There were over 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 6 matches and both teams to score came through on 3 occasions.
Arsenal is yet to recover from stunning successive losses in their away games and not overlook some decent results that have swung their way. They have won 3 of their last 6 games and also lost 3. Both teams have scored in 2 of these 6 games and Over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Tip: 5 Most Important Facts About the Match
1. Arsenal have lost 3 of their last 4 away games.
2. Benfica is unbeaten in their last 10 home matches.
3. Arsenal have won only 1 of their last 4 consecutive games.
4. Both teams to have scored in the last 5 meetings between both teams.
5. Benfica have lost 1 of their last 7 matches across all competitions.
Conclusion Tip: Benfica vs Arsenal
Benfica has been magical at home this season with phenomenal win rates and commendable attacking strength, while Arsenal has not found their feet recently. Home and Away double chance and Over 2.5 goals should be achievable. ACCA of Home and Away double chance and Over 2.5 goals should be attainable.
Results of Previous Clashes
- 1st-Benfica vs Arsenal 2:5
- 2nd-Benfica vs Arsenal 1:5
- 3rd-Benfica vs Arsenal 2:1
- 4th-Benfica vs Arsenal 3:1
- 5th-Benfica vs Arsenal 1:1
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