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Benfica vs Napoli

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Champions League 2025/2026 Estádio da Luz, Lisbon
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Match Events

20' Event
Rios R.
46'
Sub
Olivera M. In: Spinazzola L.
Out: Olivera M.
46'
Sub
Beukema S. In: Politano M.
Out: Beukema S.

AI Match Summary

The Champions League 2025/2026 game between Benfica and Napoli finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Benfica.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

67%
Benfica
15%
Draws
18%
Napoli
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Benfica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / High Confidence
  • Napoli haven't matched Benfica's recent run of results.
  • Benfica are the model's pick here, at 90%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Champions League 2025/2026 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.6%
Benfica Clean Sheet 68%
Napoli Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Benfica Napoli
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 20 15
Draws 6 5
Losses 3 10
Goals Scored 2.72 1.63
Goals Conceded 0.93 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 2.31 1.31
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 10, 2025 Champions League
Benfica vs Napoli
2:0
Dec 6, 2016 Champions League
Benfica vs Napoli
1:2
Sep 28, 2016 Champions League
Napoli vs Benfica
4:2
Aug 9, 2013 Club Friendly
Napoli vs Benfica
2:1
Oct 2, 2008 Europa League
Benfica vs Napoli
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Benfica Compare

Top Goalscorer Rios R.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Barreiro L.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.78
Avg xA / game 1.16

Napoli Compare

Avg xG / game 1.19
Avg xA / game 0.73

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Benfica 95 / 100
Napoli 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Benfica Napoli

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Benfica Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Benfica scored in 100% of their last 29 outings.

Games between these two average 3.20 goals.

Benfica has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Napoli's defensive record shows goals conceded in 70% of 30 matches.

Scoring Trends

Benfica VS Napoli
3.38 Goals Scored 1.75
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 38%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Benfica

(Home)
16 Sept
AC Milan
0 : 2
Benfica
13 Sept
Benfica
3 : 1
Gil Vicente
09 Sept
Moreirense
0 : 4
Benfica
05 Sept
Maritimo
0 : 3
Benfica
31 Aug
Benfica
2 : 1
Estoril
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Napoli

(Away)
20 Sept
Fiorentina
1 : 1
Napoli
13 Sept
Napoli
1 : 0
Bologna
09 Sept
Napoli
0 : 1
Arsenal
05 Sept
Inter
3 : 2
Napoli
30 Aug
Napoli
1 : 2
Como
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Arsenal 8 8 0 0 23:4 24
2 Bayern Munich 8 7 0 1 22:8 21
3 Liverpool 8 6 0 2 20:8 18
4 Tottenham 8 5 2 1 17:7 17
5 Barcelona 8 5 1 2 22:14 16
6 Chelsea 8 5 1 2 17:10 16
7 Sporting CP 8 5 1 2 17:11 16
8 Manchester City 8 5 1 2 15:9 16
9 Real Madrid 8 5 0 3 21:12 15
10 Inter 8 5 0 3 15:7 15
11 PSG 8 4 2 2 21:11 14
12 Newcastle Utd 8 4 2 2 17:7 14
13 Juventus 8 3 4 1 14:10 13
14 Atl. Madrid 8 4 1 3 17:15 13
15 Atalanta 8 4 1 3 10:10 13
16 Bayer Leverkusen 8 3 3 2 13:14 12
17 Dortmund 8 3 2 3 19:17 11
18 Olympiacos Piraeus 8 3 2 3 10:14 11
19 Club Brugge 8 3 1 4 15:17 10
20 Galatasaray 8 3 1 4 9:11 10
21 Monaco 8 2 4 2 8:14 10
22 Qarabag Agdam 8 3 1 4 13:21 10
23 Bodo/Glimt 8 2 3 3 14:15 9
24 Benfica 8 3 0 5 10:12 9
25 Marseille 8 3 0 5 11:14 9
26 Pafos 8 2 3 3 8:11 9
27 Royale Union SG 8 3 0 5 8:17 9
28 PSV 8 2 2 4 16:16 8
29 Ath Bilbao 8 2 2 4 9:14 8
30 Napoli 8 2 2 4 9:15 8
31 FC Copenhagen 8 2 2 4 12:21 8
32 Ajax 8 2 0 6 8:21 6
33 Eintracht Frankfurt 8 1 1 6 10:21 4
34 Slavia Prague 8 0 3 5 5:19 3
35 Villarreal 8 0 1 7 5:18 1
36 Kairat Almaty 8 0 1 7 7:22 1
Promotion - Champions League 2025/2026 (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - Champions League 2025/2026 (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)