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27th Mar 2012 | Football

Benfica v Chelsea: Goalscorer Tip

Cardozo could fire Benfica into semis.

The scourge of Man Utd earlier in the season. Scored 26 goals in 35 games this season.

Chelsea may have performed heroics to reach the quarter finals of the Champions League, but their away form has repeatedly left them with it all to do at Stamford Bridge. Without a European victory on their travels this season, the Blues face a Benfica side who are unbeaten in 10 continental home fixtures. The Portuguese also earned credible draws home and away to Manchester United - results that ultimately contributed to the early exit of the Red Devils.

Roberto Di Matteo’s team should be especially wary of striker Oscar Cardozo. The Paraguayan is a constant menace for the hosts having netted 130 goals in four and a half seasons at Benfica. The 28-year-old has scored 26 times already this campaign, with 14 struck since the turn of the year. He grabbed a crucial away goal in the last round at Zenit St Petersburg to take his Champions League tally to four in 2011-12. He also broke the deadlock at the ‘Stadium of Light’ against Man Utd back in September.

The Benfica predator can be deadly on his left foot and will fancy his chances against a Chelsea who are yet to keep a Champions League clean sheet on their travels this season. Oscar Cardozo rates as an excellent option in the anytime goalscorer market at a best price of 2/1 with PaddyPower.

1pt Anytime Goalscorer: Oscar Cardozo 2/1 with Paddypower
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