Benfica and Real Madrid face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season. The game takes place at Estádio da Luz on Wednesday, 28/01/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Benfica vs Real Madrid, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Benfica vs Real Madrid
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Benfica preview
Benfica comes into the match having played 11 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.45 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 21 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Benfica's attack has scored 56 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.
The offense system of Benfica is led by Evangelos Pavlidis as the top scorer of the season. The greek forward has scored 17 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Evangelos Pavlidis, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 0.91 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 22 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 0.65.
Real Madrid preview
On the other hand, Real Madrid comes into the match having played 7 games in the UEFA Champions League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses.
Real Madrid's attack has scored 73 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the UEFA Champions League, averaging 2.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.28.
The offense system of Real Madrid is led by Kylian Mbappé as the top scorer of the season. The french forward has scored 21 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Arda Guler, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.14 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.
Head to head: Benfica vs Real Madrid
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Benfica
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L L |
1.45 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L W L L D |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 60% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.91 | 2.2 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.4 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.8 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 9% | 20% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 45% | 20% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 80% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.72 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 0.93 | 1.42 |
Real Madrid
Europe - UEFA Champions League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L W |
2.14 |
| Home | W L W W |
2.25 |
| Away | W L W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.86 | 3.5 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.71 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 55% | 75% | 33% |
|
xG
|
2.18 | 2.48 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.66 | 1.73 |
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