Benfica and Atletico Madrid won their opening Champions League fixtures on Matchday One so at least one 100% record will fall this Wednesday when they battle at Estadio da Luz.
Benfica won the old European Cup back-to-back in 1961 and 1962, while Atletico most recently reached the Champions League final in 2014 and 2016.
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Benfica Recent Form
Benfica are in excellent form and have won six of their last seven games across all competitions, including the last four in a row.
They have recently defeated Santa Clara, Boavista and Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga and Crvena zvezda in the Champions League.
Benfica Injury News
Renato Sanches has been missing since August due to a muscle injury and remains unavailable here, while Tiago Gouveia is out due to a shoulder problem.
Last Benfica Lineup
Here’s how Benfica lined up against Gil Vicente.
Recent Atletico Madrid Form
Atletico have been characteristically sturdy this season and are unbeaten in nine matches in all competitions.
In La Liga, they have won four and drawn four and most recently came back from behind to draw 1-1 against Real Madrid in the derby.
On Matchday One, they beat RB Leipzig 2-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid Injury News
Diego Simeone’s squad is looking pretty healthy at the moment, as the only definite absentee is Cesar Azpilicueta, while Pablo Barrios is a doubt as he recovers from a muscle issue suffered last month.
Last Atletico Madrid Lineup
Here’s how Atletico Madrid lined up against Real Madrid.
Benfica – Player To Watch
Kerem Akturkoglu has struggled with fitness this season but when he has played he’s been excellent. For club and country, he has six goals and two assists in his last five games.
Atletico Madrid – Player To Watch
Antoine Griezmann recently announced his retirement from international football and that can only be good for Atletico as he again has proved himself as the club’s most important player. He has five goal contributions in La Liga and also scored on Matchday One versus RB Leipzig.
Benfica vs Atletico Madrid – Prediction
This looks like two fairly evenly matched teams at the moment as Atletico haven’t been scoring a lot of goals, while Benfica are scoring plenty and have a home advantage. At this stage of the competition, Simeone will be more than happy to take a draw.
Scoreline prediction – Benfica 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Benfica vs Atletico Madrid – Betting Tips
Under 2.5 Goals Scored
– Five out of Atletico’s last seven games have ended with two goals or less scored
– Against Spanish clubs in the Champions League at home, Benfica have won three, drawn five and lost five
