Fenerbahçe vs Benfica - Champions League
Fixture Preview - 20 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Fenerbahçe hosts Benfica at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League clash. The Turkish side has shown inconsistent form lately, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. In contrast, Benfica arrives with a solid record, having won three and drawn two of their last five outings. Historically, Fenerbahçe has struggled against Benfica, with no wins in their last ten encounters, which adds pressure on the home side to perform. One key angle to consider is the potential for goals in this matchup. Both teams have shown the ability to find the net, with Fenerbahçe scoring in four of their last five matches, while Benfica has been prolific, netting in all of their recent games. The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) sit at 1.53, indicating a strong likelihood of action at both ends. Given the stakes of the Champions League, expect an intense battle that could see both sides contributing to the scoreline.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 25% of the last 4 head-to-head matches.
- Both teams scored (BTTS) in 50% of the last 4 head-to-head encounters.
- Fenerbahçe's recent form: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses in the last 5 matches.
- Benfica's recent form: 3 wins, 2 draws in the last 5 matches.
- Fenerbahçe has struggled defensively, while Benfica remains unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
- The contrasting forms suggest a potential for goals, with Benfica likely to dominate.
Mini League Table
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2018 | Fenerbahçe | 1–1 | Benfica | Champions League |
| August 7, 2018 | Benfica | 1–0 | Fenerbahçe | Champions League |
| May 2, 2013 | Benfica | 3–1 | Fenerbahçe | Europa League |
| April 25, 2013 | Fenerbahçe | 1–0 | Benfica | Europa League |