Arsenal – Benfica, Prediction – Europa League

⚽ For Arsenal, Europa League matches are more important than those in the league

Arsenal recorded another loss in the Premier League last round. This time from Man City, which makes the defeat perhaps the most forgivable of the fans, but the truth is that Arsenal did not even come close to the class and level of the citizens in the match. There was only 1 shot on target and no dangerous situations. Accordingly, the difference to the top 4 has become even bigger, and there are many teams ahead of Arsenal. The only real way for the Gunners to enter the Champions League is to win the Europa League this season.

⏩ The same can be said for Benfica soon if it continues to lose points in the local championship

Benfica has long “packed the baggage and left” the title fight in Portugal, but with the continuing wrong steps in the Primeira, the Eagles are now moving away from both Braga and Porto, who won on Monday with a late goal and also pulled in front of the Eagles. Jorge Jesus seems to be losing control of his players again. Benfica managed to play good against Arsenal in the first game, but it will be even harder for the Emirates.

We believe that Arsenal cannot and will not allow themselves to fail against a team like Benfica

 Expert view: Arsenal has a lot more breadth and class in its squad compared to that of Benfica, who do not have the financial capabilities of the gunners. For this very reason, it would be absurd to eliminate Arsenal, for whom the Europa League is the only bright ray of hope this season to be remembered with something positive. The Gunners don’t have any important injuries, so they have no excuse not to win the match. Thomas Partey and Holding are the only players who are not certain to take part due to minor injuries, but it is still more likely to happen. Nevertheless, we will choose the safest option, namely Arsenal to qualify at 1.50.