Benfica vs Aarhus Betting Tips & Predictions - High Scoring Europa League Contest in Portugal
Benfica and Aarhus both enter this clash with strong attacking records, promising another high-scoring encounter in Lisbon. Benfica recently crushed Casa Pia 7-0, while Aarhus have struggled in Europe, including a heavy defeat in Azerbaijan. Key players like Vangelis Pavlidis will be pivotal, with Benfica’s firepower favored to overcome Aarhus. Expect goals on both sides, with over 3.5 goals likely, and Pavlidis a strong candidate to score. Benfica are clear favorites, especially playing at home.
- Benfica have seen over 3.5 goals in 5 of their 6 last matches
- The Eagles are coming off a 7-0 win against Casa Pia
- Aarhus lost 4-0 at Sabah Baku in their last away game in Europe
Aarhus went out of the Champions League qualifiers and couldn’t have asked for a tougher draw here. Benfica have scored 13 goals in their previous three home games, another high scoring expected in Lisbon.
HTH - Benfica Unbeaten
Benfica have a 3-0 advantage against Aarhus alongside one draw. The last meeting came in 1987.
Eagles Scoring Freely
Benfica got past St. Gallen in the Europa League second round qualifiers. They lost 2-1 in Switzerland before a 5-0 victory in Lisbon where Vangelis Pavlidis scored four goals.
Marco Silva’s side had no problems against Hearts after a 6-1 home win in the first leg. They drew 1-1 in Edinburgh where they couldn’t capitalise on 20-5 shots.
The Eagles began the new Liga Portugal campaign with a disappointing 2-2 draw against Academico Viseu. They bounced back by thrashing Casa Pia 7-0 in Rio Maior where Pavlidis hit a hat-trick in seven minutes.
Bad Draw for Danes
Aarhus looked down and out in the Champions League qualifiers, losing 4-1 against Lech Poznan in the second round first leg. They went to Poland and won 4-1 before winning the penalty shootout.
The Danish club registered a fortunate 2-1 win against Sabah Baku in the third round. They went to Azerbaijan where they were thrashed 4-0, giving up 29 shots.
Jakob Poulsen’s side have had a poor start in the Superliga, starting with draw against Brondby and Lyngby. Aarhus lost 2-1 at Viborg on Friday despite having 66% possession, 22-12 shots and 1.92-1.02 xG.
Team News
Amar Dedic has moved to Newcastle which leaves Benfica with a gap at right-back. Fredrik Aursnes has trained this week and is expected to be in the squad.
Jaden Umeh is recovering from surgery and Joshua Wynder remains out.
Aarhus are missing injured centre-backs Jonas Jensen-Abbew and Frederik Tingager. Midfielders Kevin Yakob, Nicolai Poulsen and Oskar Haugstrup are out.
Winger Tómas Kristjánsson is out until October due to a broken hand and striker Richmond Gyamfi is on the treatment table.
Verdict
Benfica and Aarhus have been involved in plenty of high scoring games in Europe and that trend can continue here. Vangelis Pavlidis is coming off a hat-trick and can score the first goal in Lisbon.
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