Benfica travel to Austria to face RB Salzburg in their final Champions League group game on Tuesday, and ahead of the action, we’ve prepared a guide on how to watch the match via live stream.
RB Salzburg vs Benfica Live Stream
RB Salzburg vs Benfica is listed to air on TNT Sports 8 with a 20:00 kick-off time. You can also stream the match on Discovery+.
For highlights from Tuesday’s Champions League clash at the Red Bull Arena, check back at SportsLens following the full-time whistle.
RB Salzburg vs Benfica Match Info
📅 Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023
⚽️ Kick-Off: 20:00
🏟️ Venue: Red Bull Arena
🎲 Odds: RB Salzburg: 15/8 | Draw: 14/5 | Benfica: 13/10
RB Salzburg vs Benfica Preview
Despite their success in reaching the quarter-finals last season, Benfica have experienced a disappointing run in this season’s Champions League. Failing to secure a victory in any of their five group stage matches, Roger Schmidt’s team now must beat RB Salzburg by three goals to clinch third place and move into the Europa League.
Contrastingly, Benfica have been impressive domestically, maintaining an undefeated streak since August. Currently positioned third in Liga Portugal with 30 points from 13 games, they trail both FC Porto and Sporting CP by just one point.
Salzburg currently lead the Austrian Bundesliga with 39 points from 17 matches. While this performance is commendable, it falls slightly below the high standards they have set over the past decade.
In the reverse fixture, Salzburg secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Roko Simic and Oscar Gloukh. A draw in the upcoming match would be sufficient for them to drop into the Europa League, a competition in which they reached the semi-finals in 2018.
Looking to bet on the action? Follow the link for our RB Salzburg vs Benfica predictions, betting tips, odds and preview.
RB Salzburg vs Benfica Team News
RB Salzburg Team News
Fernando made his long-awaited return on Saturday, along with Lucas Gourna-Douath, who made his first start back from a thigh injury.
However, the hosts remain without Aleksa Terzic (adductor), Dijon Kameri (thigh), Maurits Kjaergaard (shoulder), and French defender Oumar Solet (hamstring).
RB Salzburg Predicted Line-Up
Schlager; Dedic, Piatkowski, Pavlovic, Ulmer; Capaldo, Gourna-Douath, Sucic; Gloukh; Simic, Konate
Benfica Team News
David Neres and Alexander Bah remain sidelined, but there is optimism surrounding the return of PSG loanee Juan Bernat, who is nearing full fitness.
Both Antonio Silva and Tomas Araujo played pivotal roles in Benfica’s triumphant 6-0 victory over Salzburg in the 2022 UEFA Youth League final. Unfortunately, Antonio Silva is suspended after receiving a red card in the match against Inter, while Tomas Araujo is expected to be included on the bench for the upcoming game.
Benfica Predicted Line-Up
Trubin; Aursnes, Victor, Otamendi, Morato; Neves, Kocku; Di Maria, Silva, Mario; Tengstedt
1.
|
Bet £10 Get £40 in Free Bets
New cust only. 3 days to claim & 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 Football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply.
New cust only. 3 days to claim & 7 days to place a qualifying bet to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 Horse racing, 1 x £10 Free Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 Football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. T&Cs apply. |
Claim Offer |
Add Sportslens to your Google News Feed!
