Barcelona Vs. Benfica Prediction lineups , free online live stream and predictions

Barcelona and SL Benfica is generating significant anticipation, particularly after Barcelona's narrow victory in the first leg. The match is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at the iconic Barcelona Olympic Stadium, with kick-off at 5:45 PM GMT . Given their recent form and historical performance against Benfica, Barcelona enters this fixture as the clear favorite, boasting odds of 1/3 to progress further in the tournament .

Barcelona have had a fantastic run of games, and they have been prolific in front of goal so far in 2025. Going into this game, they are unbeaten in 16 games across all competitions, and they haven’t lost in the Champions League since September. Scoring 53 goals this calendar year before mid-March is no small feat. 

Benfica are also in good form. Defeat to Barca in the first leg was their first in over a month, and they bounced back immediately with a 3-0 win over Nacional. The odds are against them in this one, but four consecutive away wins, including one at Juventus, offer some encouragement.

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Barcelona are currently in an impressive form unbeaten in all the last 16 matches in all competitions since the 1-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid in December 2024. They also have a solid home record, winning five wins from the last seven competitive matches at the Estadi Oltamampic LluOS Companys.

In addition, the Blaugrana had a positive record at home to Benfica. In their previous four home meetings, they have never lost (2 wins, 2 draws) and have not conceded in the last three matches.

Barcelona this season, having previously lost 4-5 in the Champions League league phase.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha, Lewandowski

Benfica possible starting lineup: Trubin; Santos, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Aursnes, Barreiro, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Schjelderup, Pavlidis

Predicted lineups suggest that both teams will be strategically altering their formations due to injuries and suspensions. For Barcelona, Wojciech Szczesny is expected to guard the net while supported by a robust defense including Ronald Araujo and Jules Kounde. On the other hand, Benfica will likely rely on Anatoliy Trubin as goalkeeper along with Nicolas Otamendi anchoring their defense . Key players such as Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona and Vangelis Pavlidis for Benfica are expected to play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of this clash.

Fans eager to watch this thrilling encounter can find live streaming options available through platforms like TNT Sports and Discovery+ . Predictions indicate a favorable outcome for Barcelona; several analysts forecast a scoreline around 2-0 or even a more decisive victory of 3-1 based on their attacking prowess . As both teams prepare for this critical matchup in the Champions League knockout stage, all eyes will undoubtedly be on how they navigate these tactical challenges.

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