Monaco vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips (12 February)

Connected to alternating current since the start of the season, AS Monaco has fairly well negotiated its first meetings in this Champions League by an awarding 3 successes in 4 games against FC Barcelona 2-1, at Dinamo Zagreb 2 -2, in the red Star of Belgrade 5-1 and against Bologna 0-1. On the other hand, the players of the Principality clearly marked the step thereafter by being beaten 3 times in 4 games during the 2nd part of this league phase against Benfica precisely 2-3, Arsenal 3-0 and Inter 3 -0 on a last day that turned to fiasco. Meanwhile, Adi Hütter's players have done the job by winning against Aston Villa to ensure their place in play-offs. Lerger than at the start of the season in Ligue 1 too, the rock club had aligned 4 games without the slightest success before winning against Rennes 3-2 then against Auxerre 4-2 . Friday, a real test awaits him with a trip provided for in the park against PSG. With 4 successes won during the league phase, Benfica managed to take the 16th final place in the ranking, finishing just in front of his opponent of the day thanks At its best goals difference.

Winners of AS Monaco precisely at the end of November 2-3 in a game won on the thread in numerical superiority, the Portuguese were then held in check by Bologna 0-0 and beaten after a crazy match against Barça 4-5 before ending on a good note against Juventus 0-2 on the last day . On the national scene, Angel Di Maria's partners offered the League Cup last month by beating in the Farense 1-3 final. At the same time, they occupied 2nd place in the classification of the championship, quite far from their neighbor of Sporting who is the leader. Before going to the rock, the LisBoets were difficult to impose against Estrela 2-3 and they will face Moreirense.

Monaco will address this private meeting of the Balogun centers (3 goals in Ligue 1) and Ilenikhena (3 achievements in all competitions) which are still in the infirmary in the company of the central defender Singo frame and the side Teze, released on injury during The last day. Singo still has one thing to come back. In addition to that, the Mawissa defender will be suspended after being expelled at the start of the game against Inter. Unqualified in the last two days, the Biereth recruit should this time be allowed to play, she who scored a hat -trick 10 days ago against Auxerre . He could thus take the place of an Embolo not always convincing in a point. Also note the arrival of the international Lybien al-Musrati, arrived from Besiktas. On the wings, the young Ben Seghir and Akliouche could also be established.

The years follow and look alike for the Renato Sanches Middle, which spends more time in the infirmary than on the ground. He is not alone there since he is accompanied by the winger Gouveia, absent for a long time. Absent against Juventus, the winter recruit Manu (not qualified), the center-center Cabral (8 achievements in all competitions) and the left side holder Carreras (suspended) will be operational for this poster. Note that the offensives Belotti (Como) and Bruma (Braga) arrived this winter, but that the side replacing Beste left for Friborg. The Lisbon offensive sector is rather well provided with the Greek Pavlidis which has 5 goals to its credit in C1 and as much in the championship. The precious Aktürkoglu (3 goals in C1, 6 in the championship) could also appear in the 11 in the company of the legendary Di Maria (11 goals, 6 assists in all competitions).  

• Summary: AS Monaco is going head to head with Benfica starting on 12 Feb 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Stade Louis II stadium, Fontvieille city, Monaco. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League, Knockout Phase .
• Referee: Mariani, Maurizio
• Monaco Feedinco Rating: 6.84
• Benfica Feedinco Rating: 6.94