[(SL Benfica) Strength]:
1. Despite being reduced to ten men for the majority of the match, SL Benfica secured a resilient goalless draw away from home in the first leg, which greatly boosted the team's confidence. They hope to use home field advantage to defeat Fenerbahce S.K. and advance to the UEFA Champions League group stage.
2. SL Benfica have been in excellent form recently. In the new season, they have achieved an unbeaten record of 5 wins and 1 draw in 6 official matches, without conceding a single goal. Their performance in both attack and defense is perfect.
3. SL Benfica have won 100% of their last 10 home matches after taking the lead. In the last six home games, they have achieved a record of 4 wins and 2 draws, with a win rate exceeding 60%.
4. In terms of defense, SL Benfica's performance was perfect. They haven't conceded a single goal in the six official matches of the new season. In the last 10 official matches, they averaged less than 1 goal conceded per game, and kept 7 clean sheets.
5. In terms of attacking play, SL Benfica have demonstrated a diverse range of offensive approaches, scoring 9 goals in 6 official matches this season.
6. In the last six encounters between the two sides, SL Benfica have achieved a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, holding a certain advantage. Despite playing with one player less in the first leg, they still managed to draw with their opponents.
[(SL Benfica) Weakness]:
1. Bruma is sidelined due to an Achilles tendon rupture, Manuel Silva has suffered a cruciate ligament tear, and Alexander Bah is out with a knee sprain. Additionally, midfielder Florentino is suspended for this match after receiving a red card in the first leg.
2. SL Benfica won only 4 of their last 10 UEFA Champions League games in AH, and have a win rate of less than 30% in their last 7 home UEFA Champions League games in AH.
[(Fenerbahce S.K.) Strength]:
1. Fenerbahce S.K. were held to a disappointing goalless draw at home in the first leg against SL Benfica, failing to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Visiting strong SL Benfica, Fenerbahce S.K. are highly motivated to secure a victory and advance to the group stage.
2. Fenerbahce S.K. have been in decent form recently, achieving a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their 5 official matches in the new season. In the last round of the Turkish Super Lig, they won 3-1 against Kocaelispor, achieving their first victory of the season.
3. In terms of defense, Fenerbahce performed relatively steadily. The centre-back partnership of Milan Skriniar and Caglar Soyuncu brings both extensive experience and a strong understanding. Their disciplined defensive organization was evident in the first leg against SL Benfica, where they secured a clean sheet.
[(Fenerbahce S.K.) Weakness]:
1. Rodrigo Becao and Cenk Tosun are out due to injuries, and Yandas is also unable to play because of physical issues.
2. Fenerbahce S.K. have struggled on away field. In the last 10 away games in European competitions, they have only achieved 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, with a win rate of 30%.
3. Fenerbahce S.K. have obvious problems in attack. In the first leg against 10-man SL Benfica, Fenerbahce S.K. took 23 shots but failed to score a single goal, showing a low offensive efficiency. Key forwards such as Talisca and En-Nesyri struggled with poor shot conversion rates.
4. Fenerbahce S.K. have not won any of their last four encounters with SL Benfica in European competitions, achieving only two draws and two losses. In the last three meetings, they have scored only one goal.
5. Fenerbahce S.K. won only 4 of their last 10 official games in AH, and lost all of their last 3 official away games in AH.
[Tips]:
Although Fenerbahce S.K. failed to win the first leg by taking advantage of their numerical superiority, the team's strength should not be underestimated.
In the summer, they signed strong reinforcements such as Milan Skriniar, Sofyan Amrabat and Edson Alvarez, enhancing the hardness of their defense.
As an experienced manager, Mourinho can often come up with effective tactical plans in crucial matches.
The team won 3-1 in the last round of the Turkish Super Lig, boosting their morale.
The arrival of new signing Edson Alvarez also provides more options for the midfield.
Tactically, SL Benfica excel in possession-based play and positional attacks, while Fenerbahce S.K. are likely to adopt a compact defensive approach and rely on counter-attacks.
Although SL Benfica are strong at home, it will be quite difficult for them to score against Fenerbahce S.K.'s tight defense.
So Fenerbahce S.K. are expected to keep unbeaten on away field.
[Recommended]:
Fenerbahce S.K. (+1)
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