Benfica vs Liverpool

The Inside Track brings you the best in betting tips with tipster Tom Phillips looking ahead to Liverpool's trip to Benfica in the Champions League.

Follow the Inside Track on Facebook and Twitter. Liverpool to win and over 2.5 goals - 19/20 Both teams in matches involving Liverpool have scored in 19 matches out of 48 in all competitions including four in eight in the Champions League while for Benfica it is 27 from 47 including three from 12 in Europe. Both teams to score is 10/11. For the Reds, they have finished 28 matches in all competitions with three or more goals including four in the Champions League while Benfica have finished this way 27 times in all competitions and five times in the Champions League. Over 2.5 goals is 4/7. The lethal trio of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota have scored a combined 62 goals in all competitions this season alone while Salah is joint-third with Karim Benzema in the Champions League list of top scorers. After this match, Benfica would have faced Liverpool more times than any other Portuguese side including Porto who have played the Reds 10 times - losing seven and drawing three times in their history. This will be the 11th meeting between the two sides with Liverpool picking up six wins and four losses against Benfica. The last time these two sides met was back in 2010 during the Europa League knockout stages which Liverpool won 5-3 on aggregate. The Uruguayan striker, who has been linked with Brighton & Hove Albion, Arsenal and Man United, has picked up 27 goals and three assists in 34 appearances in all competitions including four in eight Champions League matches. Huge ties are on the way this month including FA Cup semi-final and a title-decider against Manchester City, the Merseyside Derby, Champions League semi-final and Manchester United at home too - all before their tie with Newcastle United on April 30. The Reds are the favourites with Betfred at 2/5 while Benfica are 15/2 and a draw is 19/5. The bookies are pricing heavily in favour of the visitors to go through over the two-legs at 1/14 while the hosts are 13/2 to shock Jurgen Klopp's side.

Here's what you need to know about Benfica vs. Liverpool in the quarterfinal round.

Liverpool will likely be content with a draw in this first leg. Benfica and Liverpool will start the proceedings, along with Manchester City and Atletico Madrid. With away goals no longer being a thing, Benfica will want to get ahead in this tie at home.

Jon Eimer has locked in his UEFA Champions League best bets for Benfica vs. Liverpool on Paramount+.

The Eagles are coming off of a disappointing loss in their last league match against SC Braga, but received goals from Darwin Nunez and Joao Mario in the 3-2 loss. A similar tale could be told for Liverpool, which is never in short supply of offense. Benfica picks from soccer insider Jon Eimer. He is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Nunez now has four goals in his last six appearances and has been supported by Goncalo Ramos, who has scored three times during that stretch. A draw is priced at +390 and the over-under is 2.5 goals. The Eagles will get another crack starting on Tuesday when they host Liverpool in the first leg of their 2022 Champions League quarterfinal series.

Benfica will meet Liverpool in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League Tuesday. Kickoff from Estádio da Luz is set for 3 p.m. ET.

Benfica also has a terrific attack behind Nunez. It scored 7 and allowed 9 in group stage. Liverpool at -250 on the road is far pricey. Liverpool has the EPL’s most dynamic offense, and its dominance should continue here. Liverpool -250 (bet $250 to win $100) Liverpool is a heavy favorite despite being on the road. Benfica +650 (bet $100 to win $650)

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But it is no mistake that they have made it this far, and as one of the dark horses of this year's edition, they'll hope to spook their Premier League visitors when they come to town. The Reds will be wary of a side that turned over Dutch heavyweights Ajax to get here though, and with a Premier League crunch clash against Manchester City looming, could hedge their bets to a point. The Reds will have their eye on the next step of a sensational quadruple as they travel to Portugal, but in order to keep their dream alive, they must overcome one of the dark horses of the tournament so far.

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Jordan Henderson and Thiago could retain their places after solid outings at the weekend. This means that Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota are likely to make way as Sadio Mané is also set to return to the starting lineup after missing out on Saturday. Ibrahima Konaté is set for a starting berth as Joel Matip is likely to be rested ahead of this weekend’s heavyweight clash against Manchester City.