Prior to the Europa League kickoff, Benfica had a streak of 3 consecutive UEFA Europa League wins. But a week ago, the Eagles interrupted it. They were stronger on the road than the Polish Lech (2:4). For Benfica within the Europa League everything is going more than successfully in the matches at the home arena. In the last 8 matches, the team did not suffer a single defeat: having 5 victories and 3 world outcomes. Let us remind you that the Eagles played last time against the Belgians back in 2013. Then Anderlecht was the rival. At home, the opponent was beaten with a score of 2:0. The form of the charges of Jorge Zhezos is now just excellent. In the last 4 matches of the Portuguese championship, the team won 4 victories with a total score of 13:3. They have the best attack in Primeira and also the best defensive line. A few words about personnel. Andre Almeida will not appear on the field due to a knee injury. There is a possibility that Jean-Claire Todibo will not appear on the field due to an Achilles injury.
Dynamo clearly expected to be in the group stage of the Champions League, but Zoran Mamic’s team was unable to pass Ferencvaros. In the Croatian championship the Blues are traditionally one of the main contenders for the title. After eight rounds they top the standings with 22 points, being ahead of the second Gorica by six points. In the first round of the Europa League Dynamo hosted Feyenoord at home and failed to take three points. Despite the fact that the Dutch were in the minority at the end of the meeting, they failed to seize the initiative. A goalless draw probably suited both teams. After that Dynamo beat Sibenik with a score 2:0, extending the unbeaten streak to seven matches.
