Benfica and Brentford are set to clash at the iconic Estadio da Luz on Thursday evening, with both teams aiming to maintain their unbeaten pre-season records.
Match Preview
Sporting Lisbon e Benfica, also known as SL Benfica, are coming off two convincing victories and a goal-filled draw in their last three friendly fixtures. The Lisbon-based outfit thrashed Farense 5-0, settled for a 2-2 draw against Spanish club Celta Vigo, and then decimated Almeria 3-1. After failing to win the Portuguese top division last season, Roger Schmidt will be keen to extend his team’s unbeaten run against Brentford.
The Bees started their pre-season friendlies with a bang, beating AFC Wimbledon 5-2 in their last game. Last season was a forgettable one for Brentford as The Bees finished fifth from bottom of the table and narrowly escaped relegation. Thomas Frank will leave no stone unturned to continue his winning streak as his side take on The Eagles.
Team News
Benfica are likely to be without Leo Kokubo, Nicolas Otamendi, Angel Di Maria, Antonio Silva, and Joao Neves. Some players are yet to return from international duties, while others are headed to Paris for the Olympic Games.
Brentford will miss Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Zanka, and UEFA EURO 2024 silver medalist Ivan Toney.
Predicted Lineups
Benfica (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Trubin
- Defense: Aursnes, Araujo, Morato, Fernandez
- Midfield: Luis, Barreiro
- forward: Neres, Mario, Gouveia, Pavlidis
Brentford (3-4-3):
- Goalkeeper: Valdimarsson
- Defense: Roerslev, Pinnock, Collins, Stevens
- Midfield: Onyeka, Janelt, Peart-Harris
- forward: Mbeumo, Thiago, Wissa
Benfica vs Brentford: TV Channel
Canada:Â fuboTV Canada, Fanatiz Canada, Benfica TV INT.
France: Benfica TV INT.
International: Bet365, Official Club Channel Away
Portugal: Benfica TV
United Arab Emirates: Sharjah Sports
UK: Benfica TV INT.
USA: Fubo Fanatiz USA, Fox Sports, Benfica TV INT.
