Maccabi Haifa vs SL Benfica Preview 02/11/2022

Maccabi Haifa vs SL Benfica – 02/11/2022

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On Wednesday night, Maccabi Haifa hosts Benfica in gameweek six of Group H of the Champions League.

Maccabi Haifa

The Israeli team is currently in third place in the group, and if they better Juventus’ result in the other game of the night in the group, then they will be playing Europa League football in the new year.

Despite dominating their domestic league of late, understandably considering their opponents in Group H, Maccabi Haifa has struggled for results in the group stages.

In fact, the home team has lost four of their five group games while conceding at least two goals in each defeat.

Despite their recent poor record in the group stages, Maccabi Haifa actually has a decent home record of late, as they have won six of their previous nine matches on home soil in European football’s elite competition, having suffered just one defeat in the stellar home run.

Benfica

The Portuguese team enter gameweek six in second place in the group table, level on points with group leaders PSG, with the head-to-head currently equal too.

The top spot will be decided on goal difference, where the French giants have a significant advantage of four over the visitors. Benfica would have to record a big win or hope PSG slip up against Juventus in their final game of the group.

The Eagles are unbeaten in the Champions League in ten games, having recorded seven wins and three draws. The Portuguese side has also scored at least two goals in eight of their previous ten matches in European football’s elite competition.

Benfica are unbeaten in seven away games in the Champions League, having also scored at least two goals in four of their previous five matches on their travels.

What does Forebet predict?

Forebet predicts that Benfica will record a victory in a low-scoring encounter, which may not be enough for the visitors to finish top of the group.