Benfica - AS Monaco: predictions and betting tips for the Playoff League Champion match. February 18, 2025

Match preview

In the 1/16 playoffs of the Champions League, a second-leg match will take place between Portuguese Benfica and AS Monaco. This time, the match will be held in Lisbon. The first game ended with a narrow away victory for Bruno Lage’s team, but nothing is decided yet.

Both teams play at a similar level, although Monaco's head coach, Adi Hutter, admitted before the decisive match that this stage of the tournament is new for their squad and that key players are feeling nervous, while the Portuguese side is more experienced and confident. The first match result may have eased pressure on Monaco, and now they have nothing to lose. Moreover, this time they play away from home. Perhaps the tension will ease for Monaco’s main forward, Mika Biereth, allowing him to deliver a strong performance.

A tense match is expected, where small details will determine the outcome. On one side is Monaco’s drive, on the other is Benfica’s experience. 

Statistics and Head-to-Head

After losing to Benfica, Monaco bounced back in the domestic league with a dominant 7-1 victory over Nantes. In their last five matches, they have recorded three losses and two wins. Benfica, on the other hand, remains unbeaten in their last five games.

Head-to-head history favors Benfica. The teams have played five times, with Monaco failing to win a single match. One game ended in a draw.

Predictions and Betting Tips for Benfica vs AS Monaco

Benfica is the favorite in this match. Experts from best-betting.net highlight some interesting bets: 

• Draw in regular time – odds 4.05

• Total goals in the first half under 1 – odds 2.78 

• Total goals under 2.5 – odds 1.78