Benfica vs Juventus Match Preview

Benfica will host Juventus in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. 

Benfica is in second place and is now in the driving seat of this group as they need just a draw here to qualify for the next round as they are more than three points ahead of Juventus. 

Benfica will play without Julian Draxler and Morata for this game.

Juventus are in third position having collected just three points as they won one and lost three games in this group. This was quite shocking as most people expected PSG and Juve to go through quite easily but Benfica has done so well so far. 

Juventus will still be missing Paul Pogba due to injury, he hasn't started a game yet for them this season and many fans are eagerly waiting for him to return to action. Rabiot, Locatelli, and McKennie could start in the midfield. Juventus's key player is Vlahovic who is currently one of the best strikers in the world but has not made a difference in the UEFA Champions League as he has scored just once after 4 games played. 

Out of the last three encounters between these sides, Benfica won once. My prediction for the game is Benfica not to win and I pick +0.5 handicap in favor of Juventus.