Red alert at Benfica: odds for Real Madrid clash look grim | OneFootball

Market indicators place Benfica in a delicate position for the second leg of the playoff to reach the round of 16 of the Champions League against Real Madrid. The Spanish team is seen as the clear favorite to win the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, reflecting the advantage gained in the first leg.

According to Betano’s projections, a win for Los Merengues has odds of 1.42, while a draw is set at 4.90. Meanwhile, a victory for José Mourinho’s side (who was defended by a friend) appears as the least likely scenario among the three main outcomes, with odds of 5.90.

In the 1X2 market, user preference is overwhelmingly in favor of the Spanish side: 80% are backing a Real Madrid win. Among the remaining 20% who went for a different prediction, only 16% believe in a Benfica victory, while 4% consider the possibility of a draw in the Spanish capital.

There is also strong expectation of goals in the match. Among bettors who have already participated in this market, 96% believe that both teams will score at least once in the Madrid clash, leaving only 4% who anticipate a game with goals from just one team or even a goalless match.

Benfica will be back on the pitch this Wednesday, February 25, against Real Madrid. The match, counting for the second leg of the Champions League playoff, against Álvaro Arbeloa’s side, will be played at 8:00 p.m. at the Bernabéu.

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