- 1 Benfica vs Saint-Gall: the Lisbon side cant afford another slip-up
- 2 Benfica need to set the tempo
- 3 Saint-Gall want to protect their lead
- 4 Expected lineups :
- 5 Europa League prediction : Benfica vs Saint-Gall
- 6 Before anything else, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
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Benfica vs Saint-Gall: the Lisbon side cant afford another slip-up 
The trip to Switzerland did not give Marco Silva the start he wanted. Beaten 2-1 by Saint-Gall in the first leg, Benfica must turn the tie around in front of their own fans if they are to keep their Europa League run alive. Even a one-goal win would only take the game to extra time.
The tie is still very much alive. Benfica return to an Estadio da Luz where they are usually strong, while Saint-Gall will try to protect a lead earned through a very efficient display.
Benfica need to set the tempo 
The Eagles probably left Switzerland with regrets. After Rafa Silva levelled before half-time, they looked to have taken control before folding in the closing stages. That late setback now leaves the Lisbon side chasing the tie.
Back in Lisbon, though, they have a strong case. Last season, Benfica regularly showed their attacking power at home, often putting several goals past visitors. In front of their own supporters, the Portuguese club should look to seize control early and put their opponents under pressure.
Marco Silva also gets a few useful options back. Pavlidis remains the main threat up front, while Jhon Duran joins the squad. The return of several internationals also gives the group more depth, and theyll need every bit of it.
Saint-Gall want to protect their lead 
The Swiss club head to Lisbon full of confidence after back-to-back competitive wins. Their victory over Zurich last weekend confirmed that the mood is much better than it was at the end of pre-season.
Saint-Gall know this will be a very different test in Lisbon, though. They are likely to sit deeper and look to spring forward quickly, hoping to catch a Benfica side that will have to open up.
Aliou Balde and Carlo Boukhalfa are their main attacking dangers. If they can use the space well, they could cause problems, even if the priority will be to protect the lead they built in the first leg against Benfica.
Expected lineups :
Benfica : Trubin ; Bah, A. Silva, Lenglet, Dahl ; Figueiredo, M. Silva ; R. Silva, Sudakov, Kaminski ; Pavlidis.
Saint-Gall : Ati-Zigi ; Gaal, Stanic, Okoroji ; Vandermersch, Gortler, Daschner, Boukhalfa, Stevanovic ; Witzig, Balde.
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Europa League prediction : Benfica vs Saint-Gall
Both teams to score : no
Benfica should take charge from the first whistle as they try to claw back the deficit. The Portuguese side have no choice but to attack, but they also have a defence capable of dealing with transitions better than they did in the first leg, especially at home.
Saint-Gall should stay cautious. With a one-goal cushion, the Swiss have no reason to go chasing the game and will be focused on staying compact for as long as possible to protect their place in the next round.
That points to a match where Benfica can do enough to make the difference while keeping the visitors at arm’s length. If the Lisbon side rediscover the home form they showed last season, only one team scoring looks a realistic outcome.
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