Match Preview
In the UEFA Youth League clash between AZ U19 and Benfica U19 on February 11, both teams come into the match with contrasting recent form. AZ U19 has struggled, recording one win in their last five matches (LWWDD), while Benfica U19 has shown more resilience, with a record of two wins, two draws, and one loss (DWLDW). The venue, AFAS Trainingscomplex, may provide a familiar setting for AZ, but they will need to improve their performance significantly to challenge a Benfica side that has been more consistent.
A noteworthy angle for this match is the historical head-to-head record, which shows that neither team has managed to secure a win in their last ten encounters, with only one draw recorded. This suggests a competitive dynamic that could lead to a tightly contested match. With both teams capable of scoring, the odds for both teams to score (BTTS Yes at 1.66) and over 2.5 goals (1.61) could be appealing, given the attacking potential on display.