2020-21 UEFA Europa League – Benfica vs Arsenal Preview & Prediction
BENFICA VS ARSENAL FACTS
When does Benfica vs Arsenal kick off? Thursday 18th February, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Benfica vs Arsenal being played? Stadio Olimpico, Roma
Where can I get tickets for Benfica vs Arsenal? A lot of Europa League games are being played without spectators but the situation is changing rapidly so it is worth checking official club websites for updates
What TV channel is Benfica vs Arsenal on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to UEFA Europa League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Benfica vs Arsenal in the UK? Subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
BENFICA VS ARSENAL PREDICTION
Arsenal advanced to the Europa League round of 32 after accruing six out of six wins in the group stage, the only club in the competition to do so. Here they travel to Portuguese side Benfica, who despite making it to the knockout stage are enduring a disappointing season with them sitting fourth in their domestic league. However, they like Arsenal come into this match unbeaten in the group stage having won three and drawn three of their six games to finish runners up in Group D. With 18 goals scored over the course of those six fixtures and home advantage in their favour, you’d expect Benfica to find the net against this Arsenal side. However, the Gunners boast the likes of striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang within their ranks who is fresh off the back of a Premier League hat-trick vs Leeds over the weekend. With that in mind, Mikel Arteta will be confident of his men also finding the back of the net and therefore, both teams to score should be seriously considered.
