Inter Milan vs. Benfica prediction, odds, start time: UEFA Champions League picks, best bets for April 19
SportsLine soccer expert Jon Eimer has locked in his UCL picks, predictions and best bets for Inter Benfica vs. Inter Milan on Wednesday

Benfica attempt to bounce back from their first loss in the competition when they visit Inter Milan on Wednesday for the second leg of their 2022-23 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup. Benfica went 4-2-0 during the group stage and posted a pair of victories against Club Brugge in the Round of 16 before suffering a 2-0 loss in the first leg of this tie. Inter Milan are looking to advance to the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time since 2009-10, when they ultimately lost to Bayern Munich in the final.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Inter Milan are the +117 favorites (risk $100 to win $117) in the latest Inter Milan vs. Benfica odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Benfica are +230 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +235 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 +117, Benfica +230, Draw +235
- 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
Why you should back Inter Milan
Inter Milan were able to shut down Benfica's potent offense in the first leg, posting a clean sheet after the Eagles had produced 17 goals over their previous four Champions League matches. The stellar defensive effort was nothing new for Inter Milan, who have kept the opposition scoreless in four of their last five outings in the competition. They have gone 33 games across all competitions without yielding more than two goals, so they're unlikely to let their 2-0 aggregate advantage in this tie slip away.
After producing only one goal over their previous three UCL contests, Inter converted twice in the first leg, with midfielder Nicolo Barella and striker Romelu Lukaku finding the back of the net. The 29-year-old Lukaku's goal was his third of the competition, tying him with Edin Dzeko for the team lead. Lautaro Martinez has scored 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 are faced with a difficult task, but they won't allow hostile surroundings to intimidate them. Benfica are unbeaten in their last seven road matches in the Champions League, including four this season. The club has posted three victories and a draw, outscoring their opponents 11-3 along the way.
Prior to the 2-0 loss in the first leg, Benfica produced 17 goals over their previous four contests. Joao Mario, who is tied with fellow forward Goncalo Ramos for the lead in Primeira Liga with 17 goals, has netted a club-high six in the UCL. Midfielder Rafa Silva is second on the Eagles with five goals, while the 21-year-old Ramos has converted three times in the competition. 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.















