Juventus vs Benfica Prediction, Match Preview & Live Streaming, January 30, 2025

by · Inside Sport India

Heading into the game, Benfica has the better record in recent Head-To-Head encounters against Juventus

An exciting encounter in the UEFA Champions League awaits us Juventus hosts Benfica. Placed 17th in the Points table, the Italian giants will be pushing for automatic qualification. The same would be the case for the Portuguese side who are placed 21st in the standings.

Juventus vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tip

  • Odds: 3.22 – A draw might be the outcome both teams are after, securing their quarterfinal dreams.

Juventus vs Benfica Odds

The odds for the game are in favor of the hosts. Juventus has been placed with favorable odds are 2.18. On the other hand, the odds for a draw are significantly high at 3.22. However, the highest odds are for a win for Benfica which is placed at 3.55.

Juventus vs Benfica Betting Odds
BetOdds
Juventus Win2.18
Draw3.22
Benfica Win3.55
Over 2.5 Goals2.07
Under 2.5 Goals1.73
Both Teams to Score (Yes)1.82

Where to watch Juventus vs Benfica UCL match? Live streaming

Fans can watch the epic clash between Juventus vs Benfica on Sony Sports Network. OTT users can stream the match on Sony LIV website and App.

Juventus Team Analysis

Juventus Recent Performance

Juventus has been dismal this season. They played out a 0-0 draw against Club Brugge in their last UCL game. As for as the last 5 encounters go, the team has just 1 win which came in a 2-0 win over rivals AC Milan. In their last game, the side was handed a 2-1 loss by Napoli.

Home TeamAway TeamResult
SSC NapoliJuventus2 – 1 (Loss)
Club BruggeJuventus0 – 0 (Draw)
JuventusAC Milan2 – 0 (Win)
AtalantaJuventus1 – 1 (Draw)
TorinoJuventus1 – 1 (Draw)

Juventus Key Players

For the Italian giants, Dusan Vlahovic is the key player. In the midfield, Manuel Locatelli acts as the marshall at the heart of the pitch. In terms of defending, Pierre Kalulu provides the team the much-needed stability despite his multiple injury concerns.

Juventus Suspensions & Injuries

PlayerInjuryExpected Return
Arkadiusz MilikMeniscus injuryLate February 2025
BremerCruciate ligament injuryOut for season
Juan CabalCruciate ligament injuryOut for season
Andrea CambiasoAnkle injuryMid February 2025

Benfica Team Analysis

Benfica Recent Performance

Benfica has been highly inconsistent this season. The Portuguese side head into the game with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 games. Their last win came 2 games ago on a 4-0 drubbing over Famalicão. In their last UCL tie, they fought bravely but eventually lost 4-5 to Barcelona.

Home TeamAway TeamResult
Casa Pia ACBenfica3 – 1 (Loss)
BenficaBarcelona4 – 5 (Loss)
BenficaFamalicão4 – 0 (Win)
FarenseBenfica1 – 3 (Win)
Sporting CPBenfica1 – 1 (Pen: 7-6 Loss)

Benfica Key Players

Vangelis Pavlidis is the leading scorer of the side with four UCL goals to his name. At the back, veteran Nicholas Otamendi continues to marshall his troops.

Benfica Suspensions & Injuries

PlayerInjuryExpected Return
Tiago GouveiaShoulder injuryMid February 2025
Renato SanchesThigh injuryEarly March 2025

Juventus vs Benfica Head-to-Head Statistics

Heading into the game, it is Benfica who has the upper hand over Juventus. The Portuguese side has managed 3 wins and 2 draws against the Italian side in recent UCL fixtures.

HomeAwayResult
BenficaJuventus4 – 3 (Win)
JuventusBenfica1 – 2 (Win)
JuventusBenfica0 – 0 (Draw)
BenficaJuventus2 – 1 (Win)
JuventusBenfica1 – 1 (Draw)