Benfica
Nicolas Gaitain returns from suspension and is expected to return to the starting XI on the left flank.
Luisao misses out through injury once more, with Lisandro Lopez set to partner Jardel at the back.
Atletico Madrid
Jackson Martinez misses out through injury for Atletico here and is joined on the sidelines by Tiago.
Saul Niguez could partner Gabi in the middle of the park as a result of the latter's injury.
Other than that, wholesale changes aren't expected from Diego Simeone.
Match Facts
Atletico have kept a clean sheet in 11 of their last 14 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Atletico win or draw 1.25
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Atletico's last 10 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Under 2.5 goals 1.57
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Benfica's last 4 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). Over 2.5 goals 2.35
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Prediction
First place is yet to be determined in Group C, with Benfica currently top of the table heading into the final game. A positive result would see them progress as group winners on account of their superior head to head record with Atletico Madrid.
Atletico lost to Benfica upon their welcome of the Portuguese side to Madrid and will hope to exact some sort of revenge on Tuesday. Both teams have already progressed, but are keen on topping the group.
The hosts should have what it takes to shut out Atletico it what promises be a tightly-contested affair.
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