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Inter Milan look to advance to the semifinals for the first time in their last seven appearances in the competition when they host Benfica for the second leg of their 2022-23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday. Inter Milan have not gotten past the quarters since 2009-10, when they lost to Bayern Munich in the final. Inter gained the upper hand last Tuesday as they posted a 2-0 triumph on the road.
Kickoff at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is set for 3 p.m. ET. Inter Milan are the +109 favorites (risk $100 to win $109) in the latest Inter Milan vs. Benfica odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Benfica are +240 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +240 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Benfica vs. Inter Milan 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. Since the end of last year’s World Cup, he has been red-hot, going 82-63-4 for a profit of $2,563 for $100 bettors. Anyone following him is way up.
Now, Eimer has broken down Inter Milan vs. Benfica from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Benfica vs. Inter Milan:
- Inter Milan vs. Benfica money line: Inter +109, Benfica +240, Draw +240
- Inter Milan vs. Benfica over/under: 2.5 goals
- Inter Milan vs. Benfica spread: Inter Milan -0.5 (+105)
- INT: Inter Milan have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions
- BEN: The Eagles are tied for third in the Champions League with 23 goals
- Inter Milan vs. Benfica picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why you should back Inter Milan
Inter Milan have been very strong defensively of late, especially during Champions League play. After posting three clean sheets in the group stage, Inter Milan have yet to allow a goal over three matches during the knockout phase of the competition. Nicolo Barella scored his second UCL goal and striker Romelu Lukaku recorded his third in the first-leg victory against Benfica, with the latter tying Edin Dzeko for the team lead.
With three goals, the 29-year-old Lukaku has matched his total in 18 contests for Inter Milan during Serie A play. The Belgian has produced six goals over his last seven games across all competitions and has recorded each of the team’s last three dating back to the group stage. Lautaro Martinez has converted just once in the Champions League but ranks second in Serie A with 14 goals. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Benfica
The Eagles were unable to break through in the first leg but had been on fire offensively prior to the loss, registering 17 goals over their previous four Champions League matches. Benfica posted 4-3 and 6-1 victories against Juventus and Maccabi Haifa, respectively, in their final two group stage games before outscoring Club Brugge 7-1 in their Round of 16 matchup. Forward Joao Mario leads the team with six goals and had converted in five consecutive contests prior to last Tuesday.
Rafa Silva ranks second on the Eagles with five goals in the UCL. The 29-year-old midfielder has recorded six goals in 22 matches for Benfica in Primeira Liga action this season. Forward Goncalo Ramos, who is tied with Mario for the league lead with 17 goals, and Brazilian winger David Neres both have converted three times in the Champions League. See which team to pick here.
How to make Benfica vs. Inter Milan picks
Eimer has broken down the Champions League match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in three confident best bets, including two that pay plus-money, while offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his Champions League picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Benfica vs. Inter Milan on Wednesday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Inter Milan vs. Benfica have all the value, all from the soccer expert who is 82-63 since the end of the World Cup, and find out.
