Lyon Women vs Benfica Women Prediction 27.03.2024

• Competition: UEFA Women’s Champions League
• Date: Wednesday, 27th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18.45 CET
• Venue: Stade Gerard Houllier (Lyon)

The Lyon Women, eight-time UCL champions, are determined to maintain their one-goal lead and secure a place in the top four. They will welcome Benfica Women to Stade Gerard Houllier for the second leg of the Women’s Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday.

Lyon Women vs Benfica Women Betting Tips: AH1 (-1.5)

Despite expectations of a leisurely stroll through Lisbon, particularly after their double five-star victories in the UCL’s 2021 campaign, the Lionesses faced a much stronger Portuguese women’s team this time around. They had to recover from a first-half goal deficit, ultimately managing to secure a hard-won 2-1 lead from the first leg.

Les Fenottes are on the verge of entering the semifinals of the most renowned club competition in Europe, with a slight one-goal lead. However, they know better than to be complacent. They are determined to secure a win in the second leg on their home ground, especially after their confidence-boosting seven-goal victory over Lille W during the weekend. They will ensure that every possible effort is made to succeed.

Sonia Bompastor’s team delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, marking another milestone on their journey to the French women’s premier league title. They added a flawless 17th victory to their record from 18 league matches, only losing points once this season. They also maintained a solid seven-point lead over their nearest competitors, Paris Saint-Germain Ladies.

Benfica Women have made history in this competition as the first Portuguese women’s club to reach this stage. Even though they narrowly lost 1-2 in their first knockout appearance, they can be proud of their courageous and honorable performance against the most successful team in the Women’s Champions League. Despite not achieving a win, they have certainly left their mark.

In more positive news, under the direction of Filipa Patao, the girls have turned their focus towards an important trip to France. They successfully overcame a weekend deficit, scoring three late goals to secure a remarkable 4-1 victory against Braga Women. This win maintains their solid five-point lead at the top against the title-contending Sporting Women.

Fully aware that they have nothing to lose in the rematch, Benfica Women will not allow themselves to bid farewell to the knockout stage easily, but will instead push forward more aggressively than they did in Lisbon. Nevertheless, adopting such a style of play could pose a risk for the defense of As Aguias as they face the offensively ruthless Lionesses who are expected to march to a dominant victory en route to the Women’s Champions League semifinals.