UCL Playoffs: Real Madrid vs. Benfica Preview Odds, Predictions, Picks (Feb 25)

• Real Madrid vs. Benfica odds favor the hosts at -205
• The first leg saw Real winning 0-1 in Lisbon.
• Jose Mourinho comes back to Santiago Bernabeu.

Real has a lead from the first leg, but nobody can write off Mourinho and his team, especially with just one goal making the difference.

For more UCL previews and predictions click here.

How to Watch

• When: Wednesday, February 25, 3 pm ET
• Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
• How to Watch: Paramount+, TUDN

Real Madrid vs. Benfica Odds

Game Preview

Real Madrid lost to Osasuna this weekend, 2-1, after a late goal snapped a 4-game winning streak. It was the second loss for the Los Blancos in their last 9 games, with the remaining 7 ending in their favor.

At home, this team has 6 straight victories, all of them including Real scoring two or more hits. The combined goal difference they had during this span is 21-4.

Benfica didn’t lose in 5 in a row before failing to Real at home last mid-week, 0-1. After that, the Eagles bounced back pretty quickly, beating AFS at home, 3-0, and somewhat boosting their morale ahead of this battle.

In recent times, Benfica has struggled on the road, winning just twice in its past 6 outings, with two ties and losses each. Those matches are usually hard and rough, with few goals, especially those played in the UCL.

Real Madrid vs. Benfica Head to Head

There were two games played this season between these units. The first was in the UCL League stage, where Benfica won 4-2, securing the knockout phase. The second was one week ago, 0-1 for Real.

Real Madrid vs. Benfica Predictions

Los Blancos are the favorites here, and we really do expect to triumph without too many problems. Benfica is sluggish on the road, and Real is very, very confident at home.

• Free UCL picks: Real -1.5