Manchester United before ascent
In UEFA Champions League Group A, the fronts are currently very clear. League leaders Manchester United will face Benfica Lisbon on Matchday 4 on points. A complete success would finally be enough to qualify for the knockout phase. Kick off at Old Trafford next Tuesday at 8:45 pm.
Current form Manchester United
The fans of Manchester United have recently had to be patient. Their team waited two rounds in series for a full success in the Premier League. A circumstance that was still unknown to the 2017/2018 followers of the record master who had already been accustomed to success. In addition to the 0-0 defeat against Liverpool, the painful 1: 2 against Huddersfield hurt. This made it all the more important to have won the dress-up against Tottenham with a 1-0 win, and at the same time a competitor for the championship could shake off. In a long-range balanced match Anthony Martial decided to meet with a late goal. Manchester are not only unbeaten in their own stadium, but also have a decent goal difference of 15: 0 (!) In five Premier League home games. Even in the Champions League, the only home game against FC Basel were won 3-0. Benfica had already been forced to a knee-bang with a 1-0 win. We can see the strengths of José Mourinho’s team at any time in standard situations. The goal against Tottenham came just as much as that against Benfica, when Marcus Rashford was able to change a free-kick directly. A further advantage for the English: With Paul Pogba a player could return to the squad on Tuesday, who had to pause last 10 games and give the midfield certainly more quality. Above all, he is in perfect harmony with Nemanja Matic’s summer newcomer, whose defensive strengths complement perfectly with the Pogbas on the offensive. Similarly, interior defender Victor Lindelöf could return, for which it would be a return to his old effect. On the other hand, Messrs. Ibrahimovic and Fellaini, Marcos Rojo, are questionable. The Portuguese are obviously also a favorite favorite of the English traditional club. In all duels with Benfica, Manchester United have scored at least two goals so far. Strongly, United showed themselves last, especially with fast counter-attacks from a secured defensive. Problems had against the “Spurs”, however, in the midfield or in the controlled game construction, here it came again and again to unnecessary loss of ball. A little more precise, one should be in the depths, which were against Tottenham a tried and tested means, but too seldom succeeded. In addition, Manchester have to show themselves somewhat more uncompromisingly in the two-fights in their own defense, because the opponent, especially from the second row, came back to dangerous qualifications on the weekend. In the game, we see clear advantages, especially on the right side of the Mourinho side, where substitute Antonio Valencia offered a strong performance.
Current Form Benfica Lisbon
The season of Benfica Lisbon is currently not necessarily as desired. A daring statement, considering that the Portuguese have lost only one league match so far – that against Boavista Porto – (1: 2). NOS is currently “only” ranked third in the NOS league. Internationally, there is still no soil under their feet. Benfica are still punk in Group A and have not been able to score in the last two Champions League games. The only goal so far scored in the own stadium, in the 1: 2 against CSKA Moscow. As a result, the club, which was seen as the first contender for a career aside, was under pressure on Tuesday. Advantage Benfica: It is considered a highly competitive team, Manchester will make the game, accordingly, should provide space for quick counterattacks. However, the Portuguese traditional club has not been very successful in away games. In the league, there were only two wins in five games, two draws and a defeat. The only away game in the Champions League against FC Basel ended in a tough 4-5 defeat. Benfica was actually the dominant team in terms of playing time – 57 percent possession – but in 90 minutes it was not possible to fire a shot directly on the opponent’s goal as he turned five of his eight attempts and beat the Portuguese with their own , Accordingly, it will be important first of all to pay attention to defensive stability. After all: In the championship Benfica is unbeaten since the defeat against Boavista, has recorded three victories and a draw for themselves. The dress rehearsal for the duel in Manchester was won against Feirense 1-0. They were very successful, especially in the game against the ball, could record many ball wins. Also with the Portuguese, it was the right side of the attack, which caused a lot of momentum. However, Rui Vitoria’s team has been without a point for four seasons in the premier league, and they have not won any of their last five games against Manchester United. For the necessary goals for a surprise is on Tuesday Jonas worry, who holds in the league NOS after 10 games with incredible 12 goals, so that currently counts among the most accurate strikers in Europe.
PREDICTION: Manchester United win @ 1.36
