Benfica beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2 last week in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, but the tie is far from decided according to the latest odds.
An early red card for defender Obite N’Dicka left Adi Hutter’s men with an uphill task on their hands but having struck two goals in Lisbon, they’ll still harbour hopes of coming out on top.
The Portuguese side have the upper hand courtesy of their two-goal advantage and 888Sport go4/11 (1.36) that they secure a spot in the Europa League semi-finals.
The Bundesliga outfit are 2/1 (3.0) to qualify but a best price of 17/20 (1.85) to win the second leg as the PSD Bank Arena.
Getty ImagesBack-to-back wins for Bruno Lage's side is available at 29/10 (3.90) while a draw is 14/5 (3.80) with the online bookmaker and would see Benfica through to the final four of the competition.
Given the sides shared six goals just a week ago, another open affair seems likely in Germany. Both teams to score is just 1/2 (1.50) but the better option looks to be backing the 7/5 (2.40) about four or more strikes on Thursday night.
Benfica have scored 81 times in the Portuguese top-flight this season, 20 more than any other team in the division. While Haris Seferovic leads the goal standings, Lage’s side already have four players who are into double figures for the campaign.
That sort of firepower shouldn’t be underestimated, especially with Frankfurt needing to final plenty of joy in the final third themselves.
The hosts will need to force the issue at some stage and could be exposed on the counter attack as they seek to overturn the first leg deficit and keep their hopes of European glory alive.
This selection has landed in six of Frankfurt's Europa League clashes already this season and the visitors undoubtedly have the attacking options line to contribute to another lofty goal tally. Backing four or more goals at 7/5 (2.40) looks the best option with 888Sport.
Over 3.5 goals at 7/5 (2.40) for a 2pt stake with 888Sport
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