Football Bet of the Day: Benfica to roll over for the Mattress Makers

Atletico Madrid v Benfica
Wednesday 19:45 (Live on BT Sport Extra)

Veracruz 0 Pachuca 1 in Mexico overnight. Not nearly enough shooting to keep us interested.

Benfica are W6-D11-L18 on the road in the Champions League since 2003 (including qualifiers). Since 2012 the loss percentage climbs from 51% to 64% (7/11).

The Eagles have failed to score in 5/7 and could easily be shut out by an Atletico side that's notched seven straight Champions League clean sheets at the Vicente Calderon.

Diego Simeone's men have won 9/11 on home turf since returning in 2013 to Europe's top table after a four-year break. That record includes wins in all six group-stage games they've played in the Spanish capital.

Recommended Bet
Back Atletico Madrid @ 1.758/11 to beat Benfica