August 5, 2025
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Nice vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday | 19:00 UTC | Allianz Riviera | UEFA Champions League Qualifiers
Benfica head to the French Riviera to face Nice in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third-round qualifier. The Portuguese giants are looking to secure an early advantage before returning to Lisbon for the second leg.
Last season, Benfica narrowly missed out on the Primeira Liga title to city rivals Sporting CP and lost the Portuguese Cup Final but claimed the Taca da Liga and recently lifted the Portuguese Super Cup with a 1-0 win over Sporting CP thanks to Vangelis Pavlidis.
Nice, who finished fourth in Ligue 1, are hoping to make history by qualifying for the Champions League group stage for the first time. Despite their European experience in the Europa and Conference Leagues, Les Aiglons haven’t featured in the top competition since their European Cup quarter-final run in 1959/60.
Nice vs Benfica Match Prediction
Despite playing away from home, Benfica are slight favourites (at 2.40), having reached the last-16 of the Champions League last season and winning four of six away games in Europe.
Nice had a poor Europa League campaign last year (W0-D2-L6), struggling against continental opposition, which gives the visitors a clear edge.
Nice vs Benfica Prediction & Odds
- Benfica: 2.40
- Nice: 2.86
- Draw: 3.45
Benfica’s attacking strength and European experience suggest they can take control of this tie early.
Nice vs Benfica Match Tips
- ✅ Benfica Over 1.5 Goals – 2.09
- ✅ Benfica to Win – 2.40
- ✅ Vangelis Pavlidis Anytime Goalscorer – 2.55
Nice vs Benfica Predicted Lineups
Nice: Diouf; Clauss, Mendy, Bah, Dante, Bard; Boudaoui, Sanson, Bouanani; Moffi, Guessand
Benfica: Trubin; Dedic, Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Barrenechea, Rios, Barreiro; Arsunes, Akturkoglu, Pavlidis
Nice vs Benfica Betting Tips & Predictions
✅ Benfica Over 1.5 Goals – 2.09
✅ Benfica to Win – 2.40
✅ Vangelis Pavlidis Anytime Goalscorer – 2.55
Odds correct at time of writing.
