Kick-off: 12 August 2025, 21:00 CEST (19:00 UTC)
Venue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
Competition: UEFA Champions League – Third Qualifying Round, Second Leg
Benfica vs Nice Match Preview
The Benfica vs Nice UEFA Champions League match this evening is a make-or-break second leg that will determine the summer for both clubs. Benfica come with a 2-0 aggregate lead after Franjo Ivanović and Florentino's strikes in France.
Kick-off at 21:00 CEST at the legendary Estádio da Luz, where Benfica hope to qualify, and Nice require at least two goals to take the game into extra time.
Benfica Form & Key Stats
Benfica have been in tremendous form, recently taking the Portuguese Super Cup and performing well in the FIFA Club World Cup. They have an excellent home record, with four clean sheets in their last five UEFA home matches.
More team news: SL Benfica Official Website
Nice Form & Key Stats
Nice's domestic form at home in Ligue 1 was decent, but their European form is inconsistent. They will have to be ruthless and aggressive in Lisbon if they are to overturn the deficit.
Latest club news: OGC Nice Official Website
Benfica vs Nice H2H Statistics
- First Leg: Nice 0-2 Benfica
- Total Meetings: 1 – Benfica wins: 1, Draws: 0, Nice wins: 0
- Benfica scored two consecutive goals in the match.
More H2H facts: SofaScore Match H2H
Tactical Analysis
Benfica: Will control possession, be solid at the back, and counter-attack.
Nice: Must attack from the start, leaving room behind in defense.
Key Players to Watch
- Benfica: Franjo Ivanović, Florentino, Fredrik Aursnes
- Nice: Terem Moffi, Gaëtan Laborde, Morgan Sanson
Full player stats: UEFA Player Statistics
Benfica vs Nice Odds & Predictions
Odds (subject to change):
- Benfica win: 1.45
- Draw: 4.20
- Nice win: 7.50
Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Nice (Aggregate: 4-1) – Benfica to qualify.
Live odds: OddsPortal Benfica vs Nice
Where to Watch Benfica vs Nice Live
- TV: SuperSport (Kenya & Africa), RMC Sport (France), Sport TV (Portugal)
- Online: UEFA.tv and some bookmaker live streams
Final Thoughts
The Champions League Benfica vs Nice second leg will bring fireworks. Benfica is well ahead, but a quick early goal for Nice will keep the door open for an exciting finish. With the support of home fans, Benfica is still favourite to win.
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