In the last round against Bayern, Chelsea struggled throughout the match. Center-back Chalobah scored an own goal in the middle of the first half, and they were already two goals down by halftime. Although Palmer pulled one back, goalkeeper R. Sánchez made only two saves in the entire match, and the team conceded again in the middle of the second half, eventually suffering defeat.
In their previous game, Benfica once led by two goals but could not maintain momentum. Goalkeeper Trubin made only two saves in the entire match, and the team ultimately collapsed, allowing Qarabağ to complete a comeback. In this match, renowned coach Mourinho leads Benfica against his former club Chelsea.
Chelsea has recently suffered consecutive league defeats and is in a significant slump. The team is plagued by injuries and cannot field a full-strength squad, making their home advantage less convincing. With Mourinho at the helm, Benfica is expected to make targeted tactical adjustments against his former club. The two sides met over the summer at the World Cup, where neither could claim victory in regular time. Given Chelsea’s current weakened squad and low morale, Benfica has a strong chance of leaving undefeated.
Recommended Bet: Benfica – Draw or Win (Double Chance)
