Real Madrid vs Benfica | Prediction | UEFA Champions League | 25/02

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25 Feb 2026 15:00

Real Madrid and Benfica face each other on Wednesday 02.25.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a UEFA Champions League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Real Madrid's home ground, the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Sport Lisboa e Benfica, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

Double Chance: Home or Away

Market: Double Chance: Home or Away · @ 1.30

1.30

Last updated: 30-04-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Real Madrid vs Benfica is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Real Madrid and Benfica in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Real Madrid and Benfica to score goals.

Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Real Madrid vs Benfica to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Real Madrid preview

Real Madrid heads into the match with the following record in the UEFA Champions League: in 9 matches, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol secured 6 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Real Madrid CF's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 27 victories so far.

Real Madrid has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 85 goals, of which 22 were scored in the UEFA Champions League, resulting in an average of 2.44 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Kylian Mbappé, who has found the back of the net 23 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Federico Valverde has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, Real Madrid has conceded 12 goals in the UEFA Champions League (an average of 1.33 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.11 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Real Madrid's Latest Results

Benfica preview

Benfica comes into the game with 13 matches played so far in the UEFA Champions League. They have secured 6 victories, 1 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.46 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 26 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica's attack has been highly effective, scoring 71 goals during this period. Of that total, 15 were netted in the UEFA Champions League, with an average of 1.15 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.73.

The Eagles's offensive system is led by Evangelos Pavlidis, the team's top scorer this season. The greek forward has found the back of the net 20 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Fredrik Aursnes. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 41 matches, averaging 0.66 per match.

Benfica's Latest Results