S L Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen, UEFA Champions League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

S L Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Prediction & Analysis

Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen face off in the UEFA Champions League at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The match kicks off at 1:30 AM IST on Thursday, November 6. Both teams are struggling in the competition — Benfica have lost all three group games, while Leverkusen have earned only two points from their three matches. The head-to-head record slightly favours Benfica, with two wins, one draw, and one loss in four previous meetings. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

S L Benfica Preview

Benfica enter this match in a tough spot in the Champions League after losing all their group-stage games. However, they are in strong form domestically, sitting third in Liga NOS with seven wins and three draws from ten matches. 

They average 2.1 goals per match and concede just 0.4 in the league. In the Champions League, though, they score only 0.67 and concede 2.34 per game. They take an average of 15.3 shots per match in Liga NOS.

Bruma and Amar Dedić remain injured, while Alexander Bah and Manu Silva are also unavailable. Nicolás Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, and Tomás Araújo are likely to lead the defence. Vangelis Pavlidis leads the team’s scoring charts with eight goals and one in the Champions League. 

Stats That Matter

1. Benfica have lost all three of their Champions League group games this season.
2. They are winless in their last six Champions League matches against German clubs.
3. Their last meeting with Leverkusen ended in a 0-0 draw.

SL Benfica Probable Starting Lineup: Trubin; Aursnes, Otamendi, T. Araújo, Dahl; Barrenechea, Rios; Schjelderup, Sudakov, Lukebakio; Pavlidis.

Bayer Leverkusen Preview

Bayer Leverkusen’s form has been inconsistent. They sit fifth in the Bundesliga with five wins, two draws, and two losses. Their Champions League run has been disappointing, with two draws and one defeat, including a 7-2 loss to PSG. In the Bundesliga, they score an average of 2 goals and concede 1.56 per match. In the Champions League, they average 1.67 goals scored and 3.34 conceded. They take 13.2 shots per game in the Bundesliga.

Team News: Leverkusen will miss several key players due to injury and suspension. Robert Andrich is suspended after a red card. Patrik Schick returns to the attack after regaining fitness, though he has played only once in the Champions League this season.

Stats That Matter

1. Leverkusen are still searching for their first Champions League win this season.
2. Manager Kasper Hjulmand is on a nine-match winless streak in the Champions League.
3. Leverkusen’s last visit to Portugal ended in a 0-0 draw against Benfica in 2014.

Bayer Leverkusen Probable Starting Lineup: Flekken; Tapsoba, Balde, Quansah; Grimaldo, Garcia, Echeverri, Arthur; Poku, Kofane; Schick.

S L BENFICA vs BAYER LEVERKUSEN
Winning Prediction

Benfica enter as the slight favourites. Their domestic form, home advantage, and Leverkusen’s injury problems give them a clear edge. Both teams should play attacking football, and goals are expected from both sides. 

SL Benfica to Win (2-1)

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