Clash of Titans: Nice vs Benfica in High-Stakes Champions League Battle
UEFA Champions League - Nice VS Benfica
Match Time:07-08-2025 03:00 Thursday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Nice host Benfica in the standout tie of the Champions League third qualifying round, with the winner set to face either Fenerbahce or Feyenoord in a tough path to the league phase.
Team Analysis:
Nice begin their competitive season with a tough Champions League qualifier against Benfica, having struggled in Europe recently and facing a difficult path to the group stage. Despite finishing fourth in Ligue 1, they enter as underdogs and hope to surprise. Benfica, with a lighter pre-season after Club World Cup duties, are focused on reaching the league phase again, aiming to boost Portugal’s UEFA standing after finishing second domestically.
Player Situation:
Nice have a fully fit squad and are set to field a strong lineup, with new signings Diouf and Jansson likely to debut after key departures. Benfica, busy in the transfer market, recently added Ivanovic but will miss several players due to injury, though in-form Pavlidis remains a key threat.
Result Prediction:
Benfica, unbeaten in 18 games, are confident of taking control in the first leg, while Nice, despite a strong Ligue 1 finish, face a tough challenge to progress.
Predicted Result: Nice 0-2 Benfica.
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