Benfica vs Real Madrid Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Benfica vs Real Madrid Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Benfica host Real Madrid on Wednesday evening in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid are in a great position to secure automatic qualification for the knockout stages, with the Spanish side sat in 3rd. Benfica however are in a terrible position where they have to win to even have a chance of making it into the playoff stage. I can see goals from both sides because of this.

Our advanced algorithm is predicting Both Team To Score in this fixture, with odds @ 1.53, which is excellent value.

We also back an alternative tip on this fixture, offering an angle of Over 2.5 Goals, offering strong value odds @ 1.53, recent weeks as well as the attacking output of both sides makes this a great pick.

Match Details

Competition: UEFA Champions League

Date: 28 January 2026

Kick-off (GMT): 20:00

Venue: Estádio da Luz Stadium, Lisbon

Key Betting Tip: Both Team To Score @ 1.53 offers strong value based on Football Park’s model.

Benfica vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Benfica Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Anotolii Trubin, Amar Dedic, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Leandro Martins, Fredrik Aursnes, Gianluca Prestianni, Georgiy Sudakov, Andreas Schjelderup, Evangelos Pavlidis

Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-2-3-1) Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba, Álvaro Carreras, Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga, Franco Mastantuono, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé

Benfica vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Timeline

27 July 2012 // Benfica 5-2 Real Madrid

Benfica last five matches

Juventus 2-0 Benfica – UEFA Champions League

Rio Ave 0-2 Benfica – Liga Portugal

Porto 1-0 Benfica – Taca de Portugal

Benfica 1-3 Braga – Taca Da Liga

Benfica 3-1 Estoril – Liga Portugal

Real Madrid last five matches

Real Madrid 6-1 Monaco – UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid 2-0 Levante – La Liga

Albacete 3-2 Real Madrid – Copa Del Rey

Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid – Supercup De Espana

Athletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid – Supercup De Espana

Both sides have been in inconsistent form in the last few weeks, with both wins and losses in their last five games. Despite this, they both are attacking sides with defensive insecurities, so both teams to score is likely. Real Madrid are the much stronger side so that should bring them through this game, however Benfica are at home and need to win.

Benfica vs Real Madrid Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 76.70% confidence in Both Team To Score @ 1.53 odds and 60.00% confidence in Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.53 odds. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Benfica vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: Both Team To Score @ 1.53 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted 1.53 in this fixture. Both sides have been in inconsistent form in the last few weeks, with both wins and losses in their last five games. Despite this, they both are attacking sides with defensive insecurities, so both teams to score is likely.

Key Players to Watch: Benfica vs Real Madrid

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) One of Benfica’s main attacking threats. He’s been their top scorer with double-digit goals this season and a real focal point in the final third. Expect him to lead the line and trouble Real’s defence.

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) The Englishman is a creative joy and is capable of scoring or creating chances from deeper positions. He has the ability to change a game on his own. The home side will need to keep him quiet.

Benfica vs Real Madrid Match Facts

Referee: TBA

Stadium Information: The Estádio da Luz Stadium is a modern multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 78,000