Lyon vs Benfica: Women's Champions League Quarterfinals

The much-anticipated return leg of the quarterfinal stage in the Women’s Champions League is set to unfold at the prestigious “Olympic Park,” where Lyon, the reigning champions, will clash with Portuguese side Benfica. Last week’s encounter ended in favor of Lyon with a narrow 2-1 victory, though they struggled to break down Benfica’s resilient defense until the second half. Despite conceding a goal due to an unfortunate error just before halftime, Lyon exhibited dominance after the break, registering seven shots on target compared to none for their opponents. Can Benfica stage a comeback in this crucial fixture? Let’s delve into a comprehensive match prediction provided by our experts at 24hscore.

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Lyon

The French powerhouse topped their group, narrowly edging out Norwegian outfit Brann by a solitary point. Lyon’s group stage campaign saw them secure four victories and two draws in six matches. Heading into the return leg against Benfica, Jean-Luc Vasseur’s side is riding high on confidence following a resounding 7-0 away triumph over Lille in the French championship.

Currently leading the standings in the First Division with 52 points from 18 matches, Lyon boasts an impeccable home record. Having dropped points in just one home fixture out of nine, they’ve conceded a mere three goals at home throughout the championship.

Benfica

Benfica finished second in their group, trailing behind Barcelona by a margin of seven points. Their group stage campaign comprised two wins, three draws, and a solitary defeat against Barcelona. Ahead of their showdown against Lyon, the “Eagles” secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Braga in the Portuguese championship.

Occupying the top spot in the BPI League table after 18 matches, Benfica has been a dominant force, notching up 15 wins and suffering just one defeat so far. Impressively, they’ve established themselves as the best team in the league in away matches, clinching seven victories and two draws out of nine games.

Interesting Insights and Previous Encounters

Lyon has emerged victorious in their last three encounters against Benfica.
Last week’s match marked the first time Benfica managed to breach Lyon’s defense.
Each of the three previous encounters between the two teams witnessed a bet on “Total Over 2.5.”

Prediction: Lyon vs Benfica

The first leg in Portugal underscored Lyon’s superiority over their opponents. With bookmakers offering low odds of 1.13 for Lyon’s victory, it’s evident that they are heavily favored to win. Anticipating a commanding performance from Lyon, our prediction leans towards “Lyon to win with a handicap (-2.0).”

As the stage is set for a riveting clash between two formidable teams, fans eagerly await the outcome of this pivotal match in the Women’s Champions League quarterfinals.