Arsenal vs Benfica: Match Preview - 25 Feb, 2021

Arsenal host Benfica in their Europa League round of 32 second leg tie at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on Thursday.

Arsenal vs Benfica KICK OFF TIME?

• This Europa League encounter will take place on Thursday 25^th February 2021.
• It will kick off at 5.55pm (UK time).
• The match will be held at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

How To Watch/Read
(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

• Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.
• Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Arsenal Team News

• Thomas Partey to have fitness test ahead of Benfica clash as Partey very close to return.
• Arsenal will be without defender Rob Holding for the fixture against Benfica.
• Dani Ceballos and Emile Smith Rowe should return in the starting XI on Thursday in the match against Benfica.

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Benfica Team News

• Andre Almeida, has been ruled out of the season with a knee injury.
• Jardel is sidelined with a thigh injury.

Arsenal vs Benfica Video Analysis

Head to Head (h2h)

• Last meeting: Benfica 1-1 Arsenal (February 2021)

Predicted Starting XI:

Arsenal: Leno; Bellerin, Luiz, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Ceballos; Saka, Odegaard, Smith Rowe; Aubameyang.

Benfica: Leite; Gilberto, Vertonghen, Otamendi, Grimaldo; Silva, Weigl, Pizzi, Everton; Nunez, Waldschmidt.