Fenerbahce vs Benfica: Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips and More

One of the standout clashes in the Champions League playoff round will take place on Tuesday, as Fenerbahce welcome Benfica to Sukru Saracoglu Stadium for the first leg of their tie. The Yellow Canaries are aiming to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2008-09, while the Portuguese giants are looking to secure a fifth consecutive appearance in the competition.

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Fenerbahce entered the Champions League qualifiers in the third round and were forced to dig deep, edging past Dutch side Feyenoord 6-4 on aggregate. They suffered a 2-1 defeat on the road but responded emphatically at home with a 5-2 victory to progress.

Fenerbahce vs Benfica GoalScorer odds

Key Players to Watch: First Goalscorer Favorites

However, the challenge now grows tougher, as they face a Benfica side that reached the round of 16 last season and remain established regulars at this level. Fenerbahce’s weekend league opener offered little encouragement, as they labored to a goalless draw away at Goztepe, registering just one shot on target in a match where both sides finished with 10 men.

Player	First Scorer
Vangelis Pavlidis	+480
Youssef En-Nesyri	+490
Talisca	+500
Jhon Duran	+550
Franjo Ivanovic	+600
Cenk Tosun	+650

Odds via FanDuel

Both strikers Pavlidis and En-Nesyri are expected to be the focal points of their teams’ attacking play. Talisca’s odds also stand out, given his ability to strike from distance and set pieces.

Anytime Goalscorer Odds

Player	Anytime Scorer
Youssef En-Nesyri	+140
Vangelis Pavlidis	+145
Talisca	+150
Jhon Duran	+180
Franjo Ivanovic	+185
Cenk Tosun	+200

Odds via BetMGM

En-Nesyri and Pavlidis are the safest picks for an anytime goal, but value lies in Jhon Duran (+180) and Franjo Ivanovic (+185), both capable of making a decisive impact in a high-intensity tie.

Team Markets & Result Odds

Market	Odds
Team to Score First – Fenerbahce	+100
Team to Score First – Benfica	-125
No Goals	+1400
Result & Both to Score – Fenerbahce	+410
Result & Both to Score – Draw	+320
Result & Both to Score – Benfica	+330

Odds via FanDuel

Benfica are slight favorites to score the opening goal, but the home advantage at Sukru Saracoglu makes Fenerbahce a tempting pick.

Both Teams to Score Market

Yes (-164)
No (+128)

With attacking threats on both sides, the market leans heavily toward both teams finding the net. Given the form of Pavlidis, En-Nesyri, and Talisca, goals at both ends seem likely.

Adding to their concerns is their recent record against Benfica, having lost three of the last four meetings, including a 3-2 friendly defeat just last month. Overall, the Eagles have dominated this fixture with four wins from seven encounters, including two victories in Champions League clashes, while Fenerbahce have just one win to their name.

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Bettors can explore various betting options on BetMGM, including full-time results, over/under goals, and player props, for this exciting Premier League fixture.