Stats for CASTRO

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A high scoring match in my perspective and a handicap that returns the bet with three goals is a good try.
Benfica understands the difficultie of the task they have in hands.They have to do at least the same result as Celtic to get trought and that´s still possible to the portuguese side.
In the first place Celtic might lose with Spartak.That might occur in my opinion.
The tension will be high at Celtic Park and with some first goal to Spartak things can get messy.
At Now Camp, Benfica has the qualities to score but Barça too and in my opinion this will be a fight with a few goals in the middle.
I heard Messi will be in the starting eleven and above that there is enormous qualities amongst other squad players that understand totally their tasks inside the team and the way they should perform.
Something like 3-1 to 4-2 is my prediction.
My tip:
Over 3,00 goals asian handicap

Stats for Lukica

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I always play on higher odds so the same thing today but it is not the same when you bet on the games where starting line-ups and motivation of teams is in question as today in CL last round. So all my bets should be taken with precaution. Good luck

My bet on this match will be quite risky but i believe likely possible. Truth is that despite the fact that Barca will play with mixed squad, they probably will still win this game.. Ods on home win are nice for combo. But these two teams are in great relations and i believe that today we could see a show here. Lots of goals. I expect that Messi will start but Barcelona will almost certain be without their whole mid section since Xavi and Andres will be rested.Villa should start alongside Messi and probably Tello. I will try the bet where both teams scores in first half att odds 4.

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Messi is expected to score tonight big time as he is chasing Muller's goal scoring record, and I think he'll score at least once versus Benfica.

Adriano said in an interview that the whole team is bascially playing tonight for Messi to score, I can't see this backfiring at all because it's a pointless game for Barcelona which they'll be playing relaxed with no pressure what so ever and every goal scoring chance will probably go to Messi.

So, with the whole team behind him, facing a Benfica that pretty much has to at least play football and not park the bus because Celtic is expected to win, I think it's safe to say that Leo will score tonight.

10/10 units on Messi to score a goal @ NordicBet

Good luck!

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.15 with Ladbrokes

Stats for wdy11

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The Champions League has been my most profitable league so far and with the end of the group stages it becomes more difficult to predict results due to teams not playing their strongest available players if they have qualified or have no chance of qualifying.

Barcelona do not have to win this game but may be spurred on by the fact Messi is chasing the record and will want to score in this game as I have no doubt he will play. Benfica know a draw will be good enough but it may mean having to find a goal or two. Barcelona are strong at home scoring 5 at the weekend and may start David Villa who at 2.1 (anytime goalscorer) is great value considering his record and he is a poacher in front of goal. I can see both Villa and Mess finding the net and also reckon Benfica will get at least one.

Bet- Barcelona (Score Both Halves) @ 2.15 with Ladbrokes
Bet - Over 3.5 goals @ 2.42 with Pinnacle

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.15 with Ladbrokes

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The Champions League has been my most profitable league so far and with the end of the group stages it becomes more difficult to predict results due to teams not playing their strongest available players if they have qualified or have no chance of qualifying.

Barcelona do not have to win this game but may be spurred on by the fact Messi is chasing the record and will want to score in this game as I have no doubt he will play. Benfica know a draw will be good enough but it may mean having to find a goal or two. Barcelona are strong at home scoring 5 at the weekend and may start David Villa who at 2.1 (anytime goalscorer) is great value considering his record and he is a poacher in front of goal. I can see both Villa and Mess finding the net and also reckon Benfica will get at least one.

Bet- Barcelona (Score Both Halves) @ 2.15 with Ladbrokes
Bet - Over 3.5 goals @ 2.42 with Pinnacle

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.15 with Ladbrokes

Stats for Dolcheguevara

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Barca, as expected have dominated Group G, except their two difficult matches against Celtic. As Barcelona are already qualified, Tito Villanova will mix squad up a bit, and give some fringe players Champions League playing time.

Even though Villanova will rest Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Cesc Fabregas, he's still looking for home win, as it's important for fans and overall image of the club.

Benfica will be heading into this match in good form - 7 straight wins in all competitions. Jorge Jesus' side has a chance to qualify for knockout stages, if they can match Celtic's result, as teams are level on points, but Portugese side has advantage in head to head matches. But first they will have to make something happen in Camp Nou, which will be a hard task.

Barcelona are over 2.5 goal line in 6 straight home matches in all competitions, while concedeing inn all of them. They're over 2.5 goal line in 14 out of 15 matches in all competitions, concedeing in 10 of these 15 matches.

I think Barcelona will go out to win this match, and score a couple of goals, but they are also prone to concede, as Benfica has many goalscoring options, and are in good form. So over 2.5 doesn't provide much value at 1.55 odds, but it's still worth taking with high stakes in my opinion.

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.15 with Ladbrokes

Stats for Gefstar

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Barcelona... What can be said that hasn't been already??.............. Not much!

But on to this tie between Barcelona and Benfica in the final game of the group stage.

Benfica need to match the result gained by Celtic to guarantee a move into the knockout stages, however only one thing stands in thier way!!..... Barcelona!

Barcelona are unbeaten in 6 in all competitions, scoring 22!! And conceding just 5!

But they can concede and Benfica are a half decent side who are also unbeaten in thier last 7, scoring 15 and conceding just 2.

BUT, they are up against Barcelona at the Camp Neu with a certain Lionel Messi looking for his goals to overtake Gerd Muller for most goals scored in a calender year (85)... Messi on (83).

This screams goals with Benfica needing a win and Barca being Barca...

A bit of value in the Over 3.5 goal market @ 2.41 with Pinnacle

Good Luck with your picks

Stake 10/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.50 with 10bet

Stats for Rapsodos13

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Wednesday 5th December 2012
Barcelona against Benfica for the final round of Group G for Champions League . Barcelona Munich have secured the qualification for the next phase and the first possition of the group.
Benfica have secured one possition in Europa League or Champions League
If Benfica Lose , they will want Celtic to lose at the game with Spartac Moscow
The game will take place at the Camp Nou stadium ....The referee will be the Svein Oddvar Moen from Norway

Barcelona : WON in last 1 Champions League grp. G's games,NOT DRAW in last 5 Champions League grp. G's games
Benfica :WON in last 2 Champions League grp. G's games,NOT DRAW in last 4 Champions League grp. G's games.

Barcelona : Will not play due to injury : Alexis Sanchez, Daniel Alves,Marc Bartra
Unavailable: Eric Abidal

BATE Borisov : Will not play due to injury Pablo Aimar

Coaches :
Barcelona :Tito Vilanova
Benfica : Jorge Jesus

Formations :
Barcelona (4-3-3): Goalkeeper:Victor Valdes / Defence : Montoya , Jordi Alba , Carles Puyol , Gerrard Pique / Midfield : Sergio Busquets , Cesc Fabregas , Iniesta / Forward : David Villa , Lionel Messi , Pedro Rodriguez
Benfica (4-3-1-2): Goalkeeper : Artur / Defence : Enzo Perez , Maximiliano Pereira , Nemanja Matic , Eduardo Salvio , Lorenzo Melgarejo , Ezequiel Garay , Lyusai / Midfield : Nicolas Gaitan / Forward : Oscar Cardozo , Lima

Camp nou will have 100.000 fans of Barcelona , and Barcelona do not want to lose in front of them ..

Stake 10/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.50 with 10bet

Stats for as_i_thought

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UEFA Champions League Group G

Barcelona versus Benfica

Benfica know a win will guarantee that they qualify second in the group no matter what the result of the Celtic versus Spartak Moscow score is. This means they will probably need to be more attacking than the great majority of teams that travel to the Camp Nou would ever dream of. I believe they have the ability to score but because of their attacking intent and the fact that Barcelona's style of tic a tac a football will get more space to exploit than usual Barca will also get on the score sheet, likely more than once.

News reports yesterday suggested Barca may be resting up to 5 or 6 of their normal first team regulars but Lionel Messi was not on this list, I believe he will be highly motivated to break Gerd Muller's record of goals in a year (which he is very close to) and continue his amazing feat of winning Champions League top Scorer, which he has won the last 4 years.

Stake 7/10 on Benfica to win at odds 1.75 with 188bet

Stats for topscore88

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Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.


Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Benfica must win this match and it will be a tight game.

Stake 7/10 on Benfica to win at odds 1.75 with 188bet

Stats for koliopp

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Benfica are best team in the world… if we count only November as they won all matches that month. Barca will rest several first team players for sure: Jordi Alba, Iniesta, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro, Xavi and Mascherano possible is that Alves will be rested too. It will weaken defence and defensive area of midfield IMO. Benfica despite some injuries in midfield promised to press and attack more as they need to get better result than Celtic against Spartak. For me this can make spaces for Barca and especially Messi who is just one goal shy of G. Muller 86 goals in calendar year. With Barcelona under not particular pressure to get result and match of the year for Benfica, I think goals can fly here.

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.70 with Ladbrokes

Stats for peasant

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Champions League - Group G

Barcelona will play for Messi tonight. He is in good position to beat G. Muller´s record and with couple of goals he can do it.
But for that Barca need to impress against Benfica in game where they secured progress to another round. I checked history stats and Barca like to play against Portugese teams at Nou Camp.

Barcelona 2-0 FC Porto UEFA Super Cup 2011
Barcelona 3-1 Sporting Champions League 2008/09
Barcelona 2-0 Benfica Champions League 2005/06
Barcelona 4-2 FC Porto Champions League 1999/00
Barcelona 3-1 Sporting Joan Gamper 1999
Barcelona 3-0 V. Guimarães Europa League 1995/96

It is obvious that they like to win with (-1) handicap and I hope that same result will occur even tonight. Benfica is in battle with Celtic for better place on the table and I am thinking if Celtic score an early goal against Spartak and even if they double they lead, than Benfica must attack Barca with all their´s weapons what will put their defense on lot of pressure.

My bet: Barca (-1)

Stake 4/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.72 with Expekt

Stats for soccerfan

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Champions League match between the teams on FC Barcelona and SL Benfica.Today i think the hosts will win and match will be over 3 goals.SL Benfica coming for win today.Only 3 points will guarantee on 100% their team qualify in the next stage.They are 2nd in Group G with 7 points collected,while FC Barcelona are 1st with 5 points more than the portugals.The motivation is a bigger for away team ,but the experience and potential is a different and the spanian grand will win and will help on Celtic FC to qualify in the next stage.I think the both teams also will score today.With the goals on Alexi Sanchez and Fabregas the team on FC Barcelona won in Lisabon in one match with more cards and today we can expect the same.My call is 3:1,3:2

Stake 4/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.72 with Expekt

Stats for soccerfan

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Champions League match between the teams on FC Barcelona and SL Benfica.Today i think the hosts will win and match will be over 3 goals.SL Benfica coming for win today.Only 3 points will guarantee on 100% their team qualify in the next stage.They are 2nd in Group G with 7 points collected,while FC Barcelona are 1st with 5 points more than the portugals.The motivation is a bigger for away team ,but the experience and potential is a different and the spanian grand will win and will help on Celtic FC to qualify in the next stage.I think the both teams also will score today.With the goals on Alexi Sanchez and Fabregas the team on FC Barcelona won in Lisabon in one match with more cards and today we can expect the same.My call is 3:1,3:2

Stake 4/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.72 with Expekt

Stats for Nowomar

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OVER 3.5 GOALS

Group G, in which already qualified Barcelona will face still fighting for a promotion, Benfica.

Benfica has the same number of points - 7 as celtic, but if they manage to win against barcelona they will be higher, due to the beneficial saldo of mutual matches.

Barcelona will play without Iniest, Xavi, Pedro, Fabregas, but with Tello, Delofeu and etc. It is a chance for Benfica and I expect an open game, since Benfica has to win this game.
Obviously it is a imagined scenario for Barcelona. I'm sure they will have many scoring chances.

Barcelona is in a great scoring form : in each of their last 6 games, Barcelona scored 3 goals or more. Lionel Messi is pursuing Gerd Mueller in his record of goals scored in one year. He lacks only one goal and maybe today he will equal famous German player.
So, also beacause of this reasons we can expect many goals today. Over 3.5 goals.

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.92 with 188bet

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I'm going on corners here! Barcelona entertain Benfica in a game that the blaugranas will play only for fun and maybe for the money awarded by FIFA while Benfica will play for their own skin,for their future in Europe...will it be in Europa League or in Champions??!
So Barca maybe will put some youngsters into the field but nevertheless that doesn't change much regarding the way that Barca plays football. They play a unique football without many long balls. That's why I think Barca will dominate like they do usually having more or less 70% posession while Benfica will try to convert those rare chances they will have and I don't see many corners here to be honest. I'm going on under 10.5 corners

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.53 with Betfred

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With Barcelona already through to the next round of the Champions League topping the group. Benfica on the other hand are still fighting for their spot and have everything to play for. They currently sit on 7 points along with Celtic. The thing is it's impossible for Barcelona to field a weak team and the fact is they just love playing. Messi will start and probably finish the match - seldom does he not score. Domestically they are flying having the best start to the Spanish League in history - they sit 11 points clear of Real Madrid. They haven't lost at home since April against Madrid and the time before that was against Espanyol in August 2011. For any normal team you would expect a slight hike in their odds of winning a match baring in mind they have nothing to play for. However Barcelona aren't a normal team. I expect a Barcelona win and for them to play as they always do. Benfica will have 25% of the ball maximum and they will have to make the most of that and take any chances that come their way. However they also need to be extra vigilant at the back and I just can't see them withstanding the Barcelona front line - particularly as they will have to go for a win to secure their place so they won't be going with the Celtic approach.

BARCELONA 3-1 BENFICA

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.53 with Betfred

Stats for tbest

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Barcelona are in amazing form this season, having lost only once in all competitions. They have an 11 point lead over Real Madrid in la liga which should be more than enough for them to win back the Championship. In the Champions League they are already through to the knockout stages as group winners and are favourites to win the title for the 3rd time in 5 years. They may well rest some players in this game since the result is inconsequential to their progression but with Messi still chasing the all-time record for goals scored in a calendar year he will not want to miss any matches. I’d expect players like Thiago, Song, Tello and David Villa all to get time and they have the quality to be starters for almost all sides in the competition.

OVER 1,25 GOAL IN THE FIRST HALF

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.70 with Ladbrokes

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Barcelona and Benfica are against each other tonight in this Champions League match. This match will be played in Camp Nou Stadium and in my opinion this must be a huge advantage for Barcelona to make a good performance at home and to secure a positive result in front of their supporters despite that it won't be an easy match for the Catalunyan side.

Benfica traveled to Barcelona in this midweek with the full squad so the Portuguese team is very motivated to get something in this tough encounter.

In the other side Barcelona has to play tonight without Dani Alves that is injured and he is the only player out for the home team despite that they may rest many important players.

In my opinion Barcelona would not have it difficult at all to beat Benfica tonight so ill take Barcelona with handicap.

Stake 3/10 on Benfica to win at odds 6.66 with Pinnacle

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In Barcelona already ensured top spot in Group "F", but there is a match to them. Their last clash of the group stage will be against the selection of Benfica, which requires mandatory success. The situation in this group about the 2nd position is very interesting. For him, the battle will be fought between Celtic and Benfica, who with seven points. Surely, however, the advantage is in favor of "clovers" which were the only team who managed to defeat Barcelona so far. At this meeting, Tito Vilyanova certainly will vote confidence in his young players, but even they are able to defeat the opponent. Barcelona had many such encounters, which actually have little effect, but at these youngsters getting a chance to express themselves. So it was last season, but the situation was identical rivalry with BATE Borisov. Then the selection of the young Barcelona it was not different from the holder of the kachestvo.No this meeting guests from Lisbon are highly mobilized and pobedyat.Pick 2.

Stake 3/10 on Benfica to win at odds 6.66 with Pinnacle

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Group G
1. Barcelona 5 4 0 1 11:5 12
2. Benfica 5 2 1 2 5:5 7
3. Celtic 5 2 1 2 7:7 7
4. Spartak Moscow 5 1 0 4 6:12 3

Barcelona has won the group and because of that tonight most of their top players will not be part of this match but Messi is present because he is aiming to break another record(the top scorer of Bracelona is just one goal to level Gerd Muller's 1972 record of 85 goals in a calendar year) and this will mean that his team will play his usual attacking match with Messi leading almost all the important phases and from the chances I expect to have the Argentinean I expect to see him scoring one time or maybe even two times and take these two bets instead of take the over line or something else from this match.
Messi to score anytime!
Messi to score two or more goals!

Stake 3/10 on Benfica to win at odds 6.66 with Pinnacle

Stats for lautahools

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Barcelona will face Benfica at home and after securing progress to the next stage of the competition , Vilanova will rotate the squad and will give chance to some Barcelona B players or bench players like Villa for example. Still I expect strong squad and Messi involved for sure as he is trying to break some records

Benfica need the win and will try to score, opening spaces. They were totally overplayed at home from Barcelona and should be happy thant lost only 0;2 earlier in the competition.

Barcelona got shaky defense and especially now with rotated squad I expect Benfica to score here. Still I expect Barcelona win, but being qualified already both to score seems the best option.

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.90 with Pinnacle

Stats for lautahools

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Barcelona will face Benfica at home and after securing progress to the next stage of the competition , Vilanova will rotate the squad and will give chance to some Barcelona B players or bench players like Villa for example. Still I expect strong squad and Messi involved for sure as he is trying to break some records

Benfica need the win and will try to score, opening spaces. They were totally overplayed at home from Barcelona and should be happy thant lost only 0;2 earlier in the competition.

Barcelona got shaky defense and especially now with rotated squad I expect Benfica to score here. Still I expect Barcelona win, but being qualified already both to score seems the best option.

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.54 with Pinnacle

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It's always a good idea back Barcelona, and i'll do it again for Barcelona's next match. I know they wasn't like to be defeated by Celtic and need to show their best and brilliant football for the crowd to keep their status quo.

Messi have been doing an umbelievable season, and i'd like to see him to beat all the records possible. He deserves it, because he's a good guy, avoid trash talking and do not like to appear like a superstar, and i admire he for his humble and skills.

Benfica knows they will be underdogs and will face a squad who plays the real beautyfull game. It's really good to watch Barcelona's games, and i'd like to see brazilian national team playing Barcelona's style.

Will bet 9u in Messi's team

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.54 with Pinnacle

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Group G
1. Barcelona 5 4 0 1 11:5 12
2. Benfica 5 2 1 2 5:5 7
3. Celtic 5 2 1 2 7:7 7
4. Spartak Moscow 5 1 0 4 6:12 3

Barcelona has won the group and because of that tonight most of their top players will not be part of this match but Messi is present because he is aiming to break another record(the top scorer of Bracelona is just one goal to level Gerd Muller's 1972 record of 85 goals in a calendar year) and this will mean that his team will play his usual attacking match with Messi leading almost all the important phases and from the chances I expect to have the Argentinean I expect to see him scoring one time or maybe even two times and take these two bets instead of take the over line or something else from this match.
Messi to score anytime!
Messi to score two or more goals!

Stake 8/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.96 with BetVictor

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Champions league 2012-2013
Barcelona - Benfica
This is the last game in this level.

The home team Barcelona is in the first place and will stay there after this game, they have 12 points from 5 games- 4 wins and 1 lose against Celtic.
They scored 11 goals and conceded 5.

The visitors, Benfica are in the second place with 7 points from 5 games, they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, they scored 5 goals and conceded 5.

The firs game in Portugal ended with away victory: 2-0 to Barcelona.
Barca will not take this game very serious but the bench players will.

Benfica needs points from that game because I (and them) believe that Celtic will get minimum 1 point from their game against Spartak so it is very important for them.

At first I wanted to take the bet on Benfica +1.5 at odds 1.75 but I was afraid…you know…this is Braca even if they will play with the second squad, so I found something else that I think it will be better for this game:

My pick: Time of 1st goal during or after minute 27 at odds 1.96

Good-luck my friends!

Stake 3/10 on Benfica to win at odds 5.50 with Bet365

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Barcelona: Valdes – Montoya, Pique, Puyol, Alba – Fabregas, Busquets, Iniesta – Pedro, Messi, Villa.
Benfica: Artur – M. Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Melgarejo – Salvio, Matic, Gaitan, Perez – Lima, Cardozo.

Benfica tonight need a result at least equal than it will succeed against those Celtic to Spartak Moscow. A win would make sure of qualification Portuguese second position but it is hard to believe that Messi and company will give up so easily at home even though for them it is a game without stakes, already qualified in first position.

Barcelona has 12 points, losing only one game, 1-2 over the ground at Celtic. The following classes are Benfica and Celtic with seven points, the Portuguese taking advantage of direct meetings. Benfica drew 0-0 in Scotland and won the last round at home 2-1 against those of Celtic band that has a relatively easy game in this round, Russians Spartak nemaiavand any reason, already out of any competition.

Stake 6/10 on Benfica to win at odds 3.95 with Bet365

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Barcelona: Valdes – Montoya, Pique, Puyol, Alba – Fabregas, Busquets, Iniesta – Pedro, Messi, Villa.
Benfica: Artur – M. Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Melgarejo – Salvio, Matic, Gaitan, Perez – Lima, Cardozo.

Benfica tonight need a result at least equal than it will succeed against those Celtic to Spartak Moscow. A win would make sure of qualification Portuguese second position but it is hard to believe that Messi and company will give up so easily at home even though for them it is a game without stakes, already qualified in first position.

Barcelona has 12 points, losing only one game, 1-2 over the ground at Celtic. The following classes are Benfica and Celtic with seven points, the Portuguese taking advantage of direct meetings. Benfica drew 0-0 in Scotland and won the last round at home 2-1 against those of Celtic band that has a relatively easy game in this round, Russians Spartak nemaiavand any reason, already out of any competition.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.53 with Unibet

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FC Barcelona to win over Benfica in the group's last fight - we all know what Barca stands for. They come however with a weakened crew, where they save some good profiles, Iniesta, Xavi, Mascherano, Pedro, Jordi Alba and Cesc Fabregas. But even though these class players are not, so they still have a squad where there is room for David Villa in attack, Pique and Puyol in defense, a lot of reserve players and Lionel Messi which therefore can beat Gerd Müller's record of 85 goals - Messi is therefore on 84 goals.

I think we get a lot of exuberant talents and see today against Benfica, where they are helped to victory by players like Messi and Villa.

Benfica must win this battle if we then assume that Celtic win at home over Spartak Moscow, which means that they can not, as we have seen many other teams do against Barcelona, just standing defensively and wait.

Some will say that Barcelona NOT have anything to play for, as they have gone further. It is also the reason why these players are spared. But Barcelona will not lose at home - they come with a strong crew.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.53 with Unibet

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Last match of the group G for the Champions League between FC Barcelona and Benfica.
Barcelona is already mathematically first in the group and tonight will rest a lot of players who are not been called up for this match , Iniesta, Xavi, Mascherano, Pedro, Jordi Alba and Fabregas.
Benfica instead absolutely must win to go through , they got the same points of Celtic but Celtic are playing at home against Spartak who are olredy out.
I think because Barcelona will play with alor of players coming from the cantera they can let a goal and sow the match can finish with both teams to score .
Max bet.

BARCELLONA: Pinto, Montoya, Piqué, Puyol, Adriano, Song, Thiago Alcantara, Dos Santos, Villa, Messi, Tello.

BENFICA: Artur, Maxi Pereira, Luisao, Garay, Melgarejo, Salvio, Matic, Ola John, Perez, Lima, Cardozo

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.53 with Unibet

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En lidt uforudsigelig kamp, da Benfica formentlig vil spille lidt efter resultatet i Celtics kamp. Situationen i Gruppe G er således at Benfica og celtic ligger lige med 7 point hver, men da Benfica er bedst indbyrdes, ligger de 2'er i gruppen. hverken Barcelona eller Spartak Moskva har noget at spille for, da de (uanset resultaterne) bliver henholdsvis 1. og 4. i gruppen. Dette giver en klar fordel til celtic, da de hjemme tager imod et Moskva hold, som for nyligt har fyret Unai Emery og generalt har spillet under evne.

Barcelona vælger at spare Iniesta, Xavi, Mascherano, Pedro, Jordi Alba og Cesc.
men har dog stadig profiler som Piqué, Puyol, Villa, Messi, Adriano og Song til rådighed. Man må forvente, at Benfica kommer med noget nær der stærkeste de har, hvis de ønsker videre avancement.

Da jeg ikke tror Benfica kan holde Barcelona fra at score, bliver de som skrevet nød til at reagere, for selv at kunne afgøre det. derfor tror jeg på en 2. halveg med massere af chancer i begge ender, og formentlig 2-3 kasser ;)

Stake 6/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.95 with Bwin

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I believe no one questions expectation that Barselona will dominate in this match, even if 4-5 leading people of their squad will rest on the bench (Messi is expected to play and chase for the record goals). I also believe a everyone knows the background of the game that Benfica needs miracle and will be attacking a lot and that Nou Camp ussually punishes this type of game heavily.

My tip on betting Halftime/Fulltime winner is more of the 3WAY winner bet upgrade, which pressently stands for 1.5 for Barcelona. I expect total Barcelona domination from the first minutes of the match resulting in halftime and fulltime win.

I see odds of 1.95 a huge value for this outcome.

Stake 9/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.60 with 888 Sport

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Hello friends,
Barcelona plays incredible footbal which can help them to win anywhere in the world. I think they will win tonight in Potrugal vs Benfica!
Both teams are leaders in their own champpionship. Benfica had an hard match in Glasgow for the 1st day (0-0) and Baecelona made an incredible come back to win 3-2 vs Spartak Moscow in Camp Nou. Lionel Messi saved his team and he is a wonderful goal scorer.
Barcelona got 6 wins for 6 matchs in liga, which is one of the best championship in world, maybe the more difficult! Puyol and Iniest are back tonight so I can(t believe Benfica will resist.
Pick here is a victory of Barcelona.
Good luck!

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The Champions League is back after 2 weeks and there are some big clashes this week. The Champions League is probably the most popular club tournament in the world with all of Europes biggest and best clubs competing.

We're back in Group G with Benfica hosting giants Barcelona.

How its probably a good time to be playing Barcelona because they are leaking goals left right and centre. They were 2 nil down against Sevilla before the comeback and also last time out found themselves 2-1 down to Spartak Moscow.

The one thing you are guaranteed with barcelona is goals. They have only failed to score 3 times in 44 games in 2012. Barcelona have seen 3 or more goals in 32 games out of those 44 games.

I do expect goals in this game.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.60 with William Hill

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Benfica are Barca's next opponents and many will fancy Benfica to gain a point against the Spanish giants given their home advantage. The last meeting in this fixture between the sides was back in 2006 and ended 0-0, that was however prior to the full evolution this team and I expect, whilst not always easy, Barca will overcome the hosts.

Benfica are top of the inferior Portuguese league with solid start to the season followed by a 0-0 draw away at Celtic. That result gives great perspective to the strength of this team and I expect Barca to win by one means or another. They have left their victories late recently with a narrow 3-2 home win against Spartak in the UCL and the same against Sevilla in the league.

This however shows the spirit and mentality of the side and they will be keen to amass enough points to win the group so they can rest and rotate.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.60 with William Hill

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Braga - Barcelona
Both teams certainly represented a better entry into the competition. Barcelona with great luck defeated Spartak 3-2, Braga only tied with Celtic. A big favorite is definitely Barcelona, ??but Braga will definitely try to score at least a goal. Still, I think that Barcelona will win 2-1.

Juventus - Shakhtar Donetsk
Both teams entered the competition well. Juventus played 2-2 with Chelsea, when he'd been losing 2-0. Nordsjaelland against Shakhtar won 2-0, both goals scored Mkhitaryan. I think this match Juventus will have the upper hand, but Shakhtar will have dangerous counterattacks and at least one turn. My tip is 2-1 for Juventus.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.60 with William Hill

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Two good teams come head to head here I see a very good game that will hopefully but entertaining and high scoring. Barcelona are great going forward and can punish any team whether they are at their best or not. Benfica can also punish teams but Barcelona will have to be having a really bad day to lose here as they are a class above Benfica.

I see Both teams scoring but with Barcelona coming out on top, so i'm going for a barca win and also this bet for over 2.5 goals.

should be a good game and I look forward to watching it

Stake 10/10 on Benfica to win at odds 1.57 with Bet365

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Two good teams come head to head here I see a very good game that will hopefully but entertaining and high scoring. Barcelona are great going forward and can punish any team whether they are at their best or not. Benfica can also punish teams but Barcelona will have to be having a really bad day to lose here as they are a class above Benfica.

I see Both teams scoring but with Barcelona coming out on top, so i'm going for a barca win, i have also gone for over 2.5 goals on a seperate bet.

should be a good game and I look forward to watching it

Stake 8/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.60 with Bet365

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The meeting between Benfica and Barcelona is part of the group G Champions League.
Benfica are unbeaten in seven official matches played this season after three draws beating Friday Pacos Ferreira 2-1 on his land. Barcelona reached five consecutive wins, including a 3-2 at home to Spartak Moscow in the first game of this group.

Barcelona Benfica 2 : 0
Benfica Barcelona 0 : 0
Barcelona Benfica 2 : 1
Benfica Barcelona 0 : 0


Ferreira Benfica 1 : 2
Academica Benfica 2 : 2
Celtic Benfica 0 : 0
Benfica Betis 1 : 1
Benfica Nacional 3 : 0
Setubal Benfica 0 : 5
Benfica Braga 2 : 2
Juventus Benfica 1 : 1
Gil Vicente Benfica 2 : 5
Benfica Real Madrid 5 : 2
PSV Benfica 3 : 1
Slask Benfica 2 : 4
Lille Benfica 0 : 0
Marseille Benfica 0 : 2
Setubal Benfica 1 : 3


Sevilla Barcelona 2 : 3
Barcelona Granada 2 : 0
Barcelona Sp. Moscova 3 : 2
Getafe Barcelona 1 : 4
Barcelona Valencia 1 : 0
Real Madrid Barcelona 2 : 1
Osasuna Barcelona 1 : 2
Barcelona Real Madrid 3 : 2
Barcelona Sampdoria 0 : 1
Barcelona Real Sociedad 5 : 1
Dinamo Buc. Barcelona 0 : 2
Barcelona Manchester Utd 1 : 0
PSG Barcelona 2 : 3
Raja Casablanca Barcelona 0 : 8
Hamburger Barcelona 1 : 2

Stake 1/10 on a draw at odds 7.50 with Ladbrokes

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Europe >> Champions League >> Benfica - Barcelona

Barca came here with two good teams (1991 and 2006) and has not scored any goals to Benfica, so I believe that no two without three, and the possibility of recurrence is not so distant.

Barcelona has the classic against Real Madrid on Sunday and as much as say is one of the games of the year. There are many players that are in cotton so it is likely that some of them do not take risks. I don't think Tito Vilanova look very bad a draw in Lisbon, and his counterpart at Benfica has already said publicly that a draw would be great.

Odds indicate dominance Barca but I think the current situation and the context of the dates of the matches with the 'classic' in doors can greatly influence.

Low stakes nonetheless.

Good luck everyone!!!

Stake 1/10 on a draw at odds 16.50 with nordicbet

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Europe >> Champions League >> Benfica - Barcelona

Barca came here with two good teams (1991 and 2006) and has not scored any goals to Benfica, so I believe that no two without three, and the possibility of recurrence is not so distant.

Barcelona has the classic against Real Madrid on Sunday and as much as say is one of the games of the year. There are many players that are in cotton so it is likely that some of them do not take risks. I don't think Tito Vilanova look very bad a draw in Lisbon, and his counterpart at Benfica has already said publicly that a draw would be great.

Odds indicate dominance Barca but I think the current situation and the context of the dates of the matches with the 'classic' in doors can greatly influence.

Low stakes nonetheless.

Good luck everyone!!!

Stake 10/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.00 with Bet365

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Barcelona on a tremendous run with 8 wins in 9 games and every nmext game they play, bookies are giving a better and better odds on their win. The reason is quite simple. Last 3 games, Barca should lose or at least drawn.. First game of the CL and 2 last games of Primera they were away from three points but somehow managed to gram all 9.. So bookies think that eventually, they have to lose game.. But that wont happen today.. Benfica has a quite avarage defence and if they wont anything from this game they should attack. And when you attack Barca and lower your guard just a little bit, you get punished.. I think that will happen today.. I think probable result will be 0-2 or 1-3..

Stake 10/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.00 with Bet365

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Barcelona is entering this game after winning the first round home game against Spartak Moscow 3:2. Not a easy victory, but important one in front of the much better opponent Benfica, at least on the paper.

On the other side, they are doing great in the domestic league winning all six matches in Primera with the last victory earned away to Sevilla in more than exciting game. They started the match in a good manner, controlling it and having more chances, but received a goal totally against the flow of the match. For them, things to be worse they conceded again, at the beginning of the second half-time. However, Sevilla received a red card twenty minutes before the end of the game and although Barcelona was better during the game, they were also lucky to win this one scoring two goals in last four minutes of the game. Guests will miss midfielder Thiago Alcantara who received a knock in previous match and will be out in next two months, while Puyol and Iniesta are doubtful for this game, with central defender Pique already missing for few weeks.

Goals are written all over this game. Guests, who logically are big favorites for this game, are missing important defender Pique, while another one, Puyol, is doubtful. Benfica, on the other side will surely not be defending as simply that’s not their style. Under these circumstances, over seems the most logical bet for this match.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.10 with Bet365

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Benfica started group stage with a 0-0 draw at Celtic and now face one of the biggest favourite to win Champions League. This Benfica team is a team with offensive mentality with good attacking options but is a team with big defensive problems.


With the sells in last days of the transfer market of Javi Garcia and Witsel and with the suspension of captain and central defender Luisão Benfica is really struggling in defense.


Striker Cardozo is also injured and out of this game and playmaker Pablo Aimar is in doubt.


Probable team: Artur - Maxi, Jardel, Garay, Melgarejo - Matic - Salvio, Enzo Perez, Gaitan - Rodrigo, Lima


Barcelona started the group stage with a difficult 3-2 home win against Spartak Moscow and now will try to win in Lisbon. There is not much to say abaut Barcelona, as they are one of biggest favourite to win Champions League.


Thiago Alcantara is out injured and Iniesta, Puyol and Adriano are in doubt.


Probable team: Valdes - Dani Alves, Mascherano, Song, Jordi Alba - Busquets, Xavi, Fabregas - Messi, Villa, Sanchez


Like i said this Benfica team is a offensive minded team but with Barcelona surely they won't have much ball possesion and Barcelona will not have difficulties to do their game and score against this defense of Benfica, so even if i think that Benfica can score because Barcelona defense is also not very good and Benfica have good offensive players i only see one result hire and that is a Barcelona win and probably with more than 1 goal difference.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.10 with Bet365

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Well, I don't believe this game would be a goal festival. Sure, Barcelona remains an outstanding goal machine and they seem to concede too often but they have to power down at some point.

Benfica will be fielding a 4-5-1 formation and they have 2 main absences: top notch defender Luisao and striker Oscar Cardozo. They are prepared to play defensively and hit on the counter attack but I don't expect too much upfront action from the Portuguese team.

Also, Barcelona is facing Real Madrid in the weekend so they might not put too much effort. Last two encounters in the quarter finals of 2006 edition ended under 2.5, 0-0 in Lisbon and 2-0 at Barcelona. In worst case scenario the bet covers 0-3 or 1-2 results.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.10 with Bet365

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Cuneyt Cakir will be the referee tonight and I think will see a penalty in this gam,e.
He is num,ber one referee in Turkey Super League and he is a guy that always shows red cards and many yellows. Also is very "impressed" by the divings.
With so many players that have a lot of dribbling skills and with this big rivalries between the Portuguese and Spanish will se an interesting game.
SSecond bet is overs:
Barcelona has been a side that scored many goals but also conceded:
Sun 02/09/12 PRD Barcelona 1 - 0 Valencia
Sat 15/09/12 PRD Getafe 1 - 4 Barcelona
Wed 19/09/12 UCL Barcelona 3 - 2 Spartak Moskva
Sat 22/09/12 PRD Barcelona 2 - 0 Granada
Sat 29/09/12 PRD Sevilla 2 - 3 Barcelona

Expect a penalty and over 3.5 goals!

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The second round in this years UEFA Champions League. Both teams with good starts in their home league, Barcelona is already number 1 in La Liga even though they had some lucky wins in someone's opinion against Granada and Sevilla last weekend. Benfica has not lost in their league yet but they have some draw games.
I think Barca will save some players till this game but their squad is so good that this should be a win to very good odds. The motivation to win a nice game should be so good after the weak game against Spartak Moscow.

Last season Barcelona played to 5-1-0 in the group stage, the draw was against AC Milan. Benfica played to 3-3-0 in their groupe stage, so they didn't lose until the games against Chelsea. But, Benfica had the easiest group on paper last season so I won't call it a very good performance.

Good odds, high chance for win. Good luck.

Stake 8/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 2.82 with Pinnacle

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Benfica and Barcelona are against each other tonight in this Champions League match. This match will be played in Da Luz Stadium of Lisboa and in my opinion this must be the only slight advantage for Benfica to make a good performance at home and to secure a positive result in front of their supporters despite that they know it really well that must be really difficult against a great team like Barcelona that is not making any mistake in this new season.

Barcelona has to play in this midweek match of Champions League without Thiago Alcantara and Gerard Pique as both these two players are injured. The good news for the coach Tito Villanova is that he would have available in this midweek Carles Puyol, Andres Iniesta and Adriano and all these players are important for the squad. In the other side Benfica has to play in this tough encounter without the striker Oscar Cardozo that is injured and is a big blow for the home team. Another important miss for Benfica is the defender Luisao that is banned.

Barcelona started in the right way this new season of Champions League by beating Spartak Moscow at home with the result 3-2 despite that it was a really tough return in the match after was in disadvantage of 1-2 but still now they lead the group with three points. Benfica made a poor draw in the opening match in transfer against Celtic with the result 0-0 and it seems like would be really difficult for them to qualify in the group.

I believe that Barcelona does have everything that it needs to make things right in this encounter and to win this match in the way that they usually make it so ill take Barcelona to beat Benfica with at least two goals ahead.

Stake 5/10 on a draw at odds 2.45 with Bwin

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Benfica are undefeated through 6 games in all competitions this season. They are top of the Primeira Liga with 11 points after 5 games. Their first Champions League game was a 0-0 draw away at Celtic where they will be pleased they got away without a loss after being outplayed. Barcelona have continued to be perfect in la liga with 6 wins out of 6. They have pushed their luck at times this year but their never give up attitude has won them some very important points. The biggest news for Benfica last month was the loss of Axel Witsel who moved to Zenit.


FIRST HALF DRAW ODDS 2,45

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Barcelona are strong candidates to win both the group and the Champions League. They have a habit of scoring many goals, and with probably the best attack in the world, I think they will score a few tonight.

Barcelona have playted 6 games in La Liga and won all of them. Their average goals scored are 2.83 and their biggest victory being 5-1 Real Sociedad. They have played 4 matches with over 2.5 goals and have scored in every single match they've played so far. I consider Benfica to be on the same standard as many of the teams in Primera Division and Portugal isn't a long trip from Spain.

Benfica are laying on 1st aswell. They haven't lost yet either, and they are probably the best team in Portgual at the moment. But they are nowhere near the standards of Barcelona. And even though they are playing at home, it won't be a big advantage since the difference between the teams are so big.

I'm guessing on a convincing Barcelona victory.

Good luck! :)

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 4.75 with Gamebookers

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Barcelona has failed to impress me this season. They did not deserve to win against Sevilla this weekend, neither did they impress against Granada. In both cases they failed to deliver their deadly punch right until the last minutes. I think the same should occur in this match. Benfica will be motivated against such a notable opponent and Barcelona will not have an easy task. Careful football in the first half is what we should probably see. In the second half both teams will take their chances, particularly in the last 15 minutes. Benfica should be able to hold off Barcelona in the first half but they will have their hands full in the end when Barcelona will throw all they have to get the 3 points from this match.

Barcelona is most deadly in the end of their games this season and this is why I see this tip having luck.


Good luck!!!

Stake 5/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 4.75 with Gamebookers

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As I mentioned in my previous tip I was not impressed by Barcelona's game this season. Although they noted great results they failed to impress throughout the entire match, scoring the majority of their goals in the second half, particularly in the end of the match. I think the teams will play carefully in the first half and we should not see plenty of goals in the first 45 minutes of this interesting match.

However the second half should bring us much more goals as both sides will take their chances up front. Benfica will likely some threat to Barcelona's defense which isn't the greatest at the moment. They should also be able to stop Barcelona in the first half but as time will flow Barcelona's domination on the pitch will likely grow as it did against their BBVA opponents this season.

This is why we are likely to see more goals in the second half, rather than the first.


Good luck!!!!!!!!!

Stake 5/10 on a draw at odds 4.20 with Bet365

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I think these are goods odds for a draw here.

Benfica are at home in this one and whilst I don't think they have enough to get a win from Barcelona, I think there is a good chance they can get a point. First of all, they are a very strong side at home in the Champions League. They've only lost one of their last 8 home games in the group stages.

Of course, Barcelona are favourites for this encounter. Although, despite topping the league, they haven't really been that impressive so far this season. They will also have Sundays Classico match ahead of them, which may take a little out of their performance against Benfica.

Barcelona are still favourites but I think at 4.20, it's worth getting some money on the draw.

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.98 with Betsson

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Benfica will miss their captain and key defender Luisao due to suspession. Benfica is not so impressive this season, and the team got problems winning the full pack of poitns in their matches, as Benfica won only 3 of their last 7 matches in all competitions. They failed to win over outsiders Celtic in first game and will search points here, boosted by their home advantage.

Barcelona is not so amazing this season, but the teams managing to win their games, hard or not, the most important are the wins. Barcelona will miss Puyol, but they played a plenty of time without him already. Barcelona got troubles against Spartak Moscow and I expect them to concede again, but I see huge class difference and I expect results like 1;2 or 1;3 here

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Benfica will miss their captain and key defender Luisao due to suspession. Benfica is not so impressive this season, and the team got problems winning the full pack of poitns in their matches, as Benfica won only 3 of their last 7 matches in all competitions. They failed to win over outsiders Celtic in first game and will search points here, boosted by their home advantage.

Barcelona is not so amazing this season, but the teams managing to win their games, hard or not, the most important are the wins. Barcelona will miss Puyol, but they played a plenty of time without him already. Barcelona got troubles against Spartak Moscow and I expect them to concede again, but I see huge class difference and I expect results like 1;2 or 1;3 here

Stake 7/10 on Barcelona to win at odds 1.98 with Betsson

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Champions League
Group G
1. Barcelona 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
2. Benfica 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
3. Celtic 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
4. Spartak Moscow 1 0 0 1 2:3 0

Second match of the Group G should be a scoring one since we are talking about the best offensives from this group and in the same time we are talking about the guests so many defensive mistaken have made this season allowing many goals or about the fact that home side is without his best man from defensive and this team has also allowed many goals this season.
So with both having defensive problems but also a strong game in attack I expect both to score and more then 2.5 goals to be present at the end of this match that if there wasn't for the guests next match played in week-end I would have backed them instead of the over line.

Stake 6/10 on Benfica to win at odds 2.02 with Pinnacle

Stats for Sky-Line

This league	This sport	Total stats
Total tips: 10 Yield: -40.40%	Total tips: 45 Yield: -14.77%	Total tips: 45 Yield: -14.77%

Frankly speaking I can't remember matches in which Barcelona won on departure more than in one goal. Naturally in La-Liga I don't consider matches, as well as matches with teams from the third ten rating of UEFA don't consider too .This is the small note but nevertheless as should be considered it. A Benfica very serious club which possesses performers of high European level. That fact the Benfica allows rivals to score many goals heads in the internal championship shouldn't mislead much. Champions League it absolutely other tournament. Spirit and motivation here as absolutely others.Besides Puyol is still injured and this very important link of all central axis . It is in my opinion absolutely not correct to estimate a victory of guests at 1.55. On quality of structure the Benfica concedes nothing to Seville and Spartak.