Nice vs Benfica - Live Stream

View the TV coverage, probable lineups, and prediction for Nice vs Benfica - Champions League Qualifier 3rd round.

French outfit OGC Nice welcome Portuguese powerhouse SL Benfica to the Allianz Riviera on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round matchup. With group-stage football on the line, both clubs are expected to bring high intensity to this tightly contested European clash.

• Kick-off: 21:00 CEST (19:00 UTC)

Where to Watch

In France, the match will not air on any free-to-air channels and will be available via pay-per-view for €7.95, reflecting limited domestic broadcasting interest.

In Portugal, fans can watch the game live on Sport TV, the main broadcaster of UEFA competitions, and on Benfica TV (BTV) through subscription providers such as NOS, MEO, and Vodafone.

International fans can follow minute-by-minute coverage on UEFA.com, Sofascore, and ESPN.

Follow the Match Live

For real-time updates, lineups, and highlights:

• Follow the official UEFA Champions League X/Twitter account.
• Club social media channels: @ogcnice and @SLBenfica on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Team News & Probable Lineups

OGC Nice:

The French side is battling with a reduced squad due to injuries and limited depth.

• Unavailable: Bombito and Evan Guessand (injuries)
• Projected XI (4-3-3): Diouf; Mendy, Juma Bah, Dante, Bard; Clauss, Sanson, Boudaoui; Bouanani, Moffi, (Guessand*)

SL Benfica:

Benfica are in excellent form and have made strategic squad rotations after winning the Portuguese Super Cup.

• Out: Bruma, Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo (injuries)

Projected XI (4-3-3): Trubin; Dedic, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Rios, Barrenechea, Barreiro; Aursnes, Pavlidis, Akturkoglu

Form & Head-to-Head

Benfica come into the match on a remarkable 18-match unbeaten run, bolstered by their domestic title defense and European experience. Their recent 3–1 win in the Super Cup further confirmed their form.

Nice, meanwhile, ended their Ligue 1 season on a high with a 6–0 rout of Brest, but face questions around depth and cohesion under INEOS ownership.

This will be the first-ever official meeting between the two clubs.

Prediction

Benfica are the clear favorites based on form, squad strength, and continental pedigree. Expect the Portuguese side to dominate possession and create more chances, while Nice may look to absorb pressure and strike on the counter.

• Prediction: Benfica to win 2–1
• Betting Angle: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – likely