Benfica vs. Inter Milan prediction, odds, time: UEFA Champions League picks, bets for April 11, 2023
Benfica seek their fifth consecutive win in the competition when they host Inter Milan on Tuesday in the first leg of their 2022-23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal knockout tie. Benfica have yet to suffer a loss in the Champions League this season as they went 4-2-0 to finish first in Group H before winning both legs against Club Brugge in the Round of 16. Inter Milan rebounded from a defeat in their final group-stage contest to knock off Porto in the first knockout stage.
Kickoff at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal is set for 3 p.m. ET. The Eagles are the +112 favorites (risk $100 to win $112) in the latest Benfica vs. Inter Milan odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Inter are +265 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +220 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Inter Milan vs. Benfica picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. He is a stunning 50-25-1 on all Premier League soccer picks for SportsLine this season, returning more than 18 units for his followers. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has broken down Benfica vs. Inter Milan from every angle and just revealed his picks and Champions League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Inter Milan vs. Benfica:
- Benfica vs. Inter Milan money line: Benfica +112, Inter +265, Draw +220
- Benfica vs. Inter Milan over/under: 2.5 goals
- Benfica vs. Inter Milan spread: Benfica -0.5 (+110)
- BEN: The Eagles are second in the Champions League with 23 goals
- INT: The Black and Blues are in the midst of a six-game winless streak across all competitions
- Benfica vs. Inter Milan picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why you should back Benfica
The Eagles have struggled to score in Primeira Liga play of late, but they haven't had any such trouble in the Champions League. Benfica have recorded 17 goals over their last four UCL matches and outscored Club Brugge 7-1 in their Round of 16 showdown. After registering a 2-0 victory in the first leg, the Eagles nearly posted another clean sheet but allowed a goal in the 87th minute of the second leg and settled for a 5-1 triumph.
Joao Mario has been Benfica's top scorer as he is tied for fourth place in the competition with six goals. The 30-year-old forward has converted in five consecutive UCL matches and netted 12 goals over 10 contests across all competitions before his current three-game drought. Midfielder Rafa Silva has produced five goals in the Champions League, while forward Goncalo Ramos, who is tied with Mario for the Primeira Liga lead with 17 goals, has scored three times.
Why you should back Inter Milan
The Black and Blues just may be the team that can slow down Benfica's attack as they have been strong defensively in Champions League play. After posting three clean sheets during the group stage, Inter Milan did not permit a goal against Porto in the Round of 16. Striker Romelu Lukaku's goal in the 86th minute of the first leg was enough to get the Black and Blues into the next round as the second leg ended in a 0-0 draw.
The 29-year-old Lukaku is second on Inter Milan with two goals in the competition, one behind Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko. Six players have tallied once for the Black and Blues - including Lautaro Martinez, who also has registered a pair of assists. The 25-year-old Argentinian striker is Inter Milan's leading scorer in Serie A with 17 goals, while Dzeko ranks second on the club with seven.
How to make Inter Milan vs. Benfica picks
Eimer has broken down the Champions League match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, both of which offer plus-money payouts, while offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Champions League picks and analysis at SportsLine.
