{"id":621049,"date":"2025-08-12T16:42:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=621049"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:42:59","slug":"benfica-vs-nice-preview-odds-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/benfica-vs-nice-preview-odds-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Benfica vs Nice Preview, Odds and Predictions \u2013 12\/08\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Benfica hold a strong position heading into the second leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier against Nice. They secured a 2-0 away win last week. The Portuguese giants now return home with a clear path to the playoff stage.<\/p><p>The win in France leaves Benfica on the brink of facing either Feyenoord or Fenerbahce next. Meanwhile, Nice face a daunting challenge. They know that they must overturn a two-goal deficit away from home to keep their Champions League hopes alive.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MATCHDAY AT HOME! &#128308;&#9898;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SLBOGCN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#SLBOGCN<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UCL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fxwSzU8R3e\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/fxwSzU8R3e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SLBenfica\/status\/1955192547258568929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>August 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Nice Best Bets<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Bets<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Goals<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Under 2.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+165<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Shots<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 26.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-340<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Shots on Target<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 9.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Corners<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Under 8.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Benfica Goalkeeper Total Saves<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 3.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nice Goalkeeper Total Saves<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Over 3.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-125<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Total Cards<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Under 4.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-182<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Penalties in the Game<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+158<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Nice Preview<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica<\/h3><p>Bruno Lage&rsquo;s side have enjoyed a strong start to the season. They lifted the Supertaca after beating Sporting and extending their scoring run to 21 matches. Their preparations were aided by a postponed league opener. This gave them six full days of rest. Richard Rios is now set for his home debut alongside Enzo Barrenechea in midfield.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Antonio Silva and Nicolas Otamendi will continue their roles in defence. Vangelis Pavlidis should lead the attack, supported by first-leg scorer Franjo Ivanovic. Bruma is set to serve out his suspension, while Tomas Araujo, Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Kerem Akturkoglu remain unavailable for selection.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/tottenham-receive-boost-as-psgs-joao-neves-suspended-for-uefa-super-cup-clash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Tottenham Receive Boost As PSG&rsquo;s Joao Neves Suspended for UEFA Super Cup Clash<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nice<\/h3><p>Nice&rsquo;s injury concerns have deepened. Especially after captain Dante was forced off in the first leg and Morgan Sanson was sidelined with a hamstring problem. Long-term absentees Mohamed Abdelmonem and Youssouf Ndayishimiye are joined on the sidelines by Moise Bombito, Mohamed-Ali Cho, Tanguy Ndombele, and Ali Abdi.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Terem Moffi carries the main attacking threat for the travelling side following the departures of Gaetan Laborde and Evann Guessand. With Nice&rsquo;s poor away record in Europe and lack of key personnel, Franck Haise&rsquo;s men are undoubtedly facing an uphill battle in Lisbon.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Nice Over\/ Under Predictions<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Total Goals Under 2.5 @ +165 as per FanDuel:<\/a><\/h3><p>Benfica hold a 2-0 lead from the first leg. This gives them a solid defensive cushion. Hence, they are expected to control the game at home. Analysts favour a low-scoring encounter &ndash; WinDrawWin places the probability of Under 2.5 goals at around 41%. Given Benfica&rsquo;s clean sheet and Nice&rsquo;s struggles away (winless in their last four away European matches), the cautious approach justifies backing Under 2.5 at attractive +165 odds.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Nice Player Picks<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Franjo Ivanovic to score anytime @ +100 as per BetMGM:<\/a><\/h3><p>Summer signing Franjo Ivanovic opened the scoring in the first leg with a goal shortly after half-time. The 21-year-old looks increasingly comfortable in Benfica&rsquo;s attack. Now with the home leg offering another opportunity, his knack for being in the right place makes an anytime goal bet at +100 a compelling choice. His debut strike gives him momentum and confidence heading into the return fixture.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Vangelis Pavlidis to score or assist anytime @ -175 as per BetMGM:<\/a><\/h3><p>Vangelis Pavlidis has been in exceptional form for Benfica this season. Notably, he smashed a hat-trick against Barcelona and scored 18 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions. His consistent output in Europe, plus his technical prowess in tight spaces, make him a high-probability bet to contribute a goal or assist at any time. Thus, making the -175 line justified for bettors seeking reliability.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benfica vs Nice Predictions<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Picks<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Franjo Ivanovic to score anytime<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-175<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vangelis Pavlidis to score or assist<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">+100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nicolas Otamendi to commit one foul or more<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-280<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/darwin-nunez-leaves-liverpool-for-al-hilal-in-46m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Darwin Nunez Leaves Liverpool for Al-Hilal in &pound;46m Transfer Shake-Up<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Benfica should close the tie out at Estadio da Luz with another solid performance. Their offensive rhythm, defensive solidity, and psychological advantage suggest a repeat of the first-leg scoreline.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Prediction: Benfica 2-0 Nice<\/h3><p>Past form &ndash; including sharp finishing and strong European pedigree &ndash; points to a 2-0 win that would seal their path to the playoffs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Benfica hold a strong position heading into the second leg of their Champions League third-round qualifier against Nice. They secured a 2-0 away win last week. The Portuguese giants now return home with a clear path to the playoff stage. 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