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Benfica vs Real Madrid

Europe Europe

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

50' Event
Vinicius Junior
Assist: Mbappe K.
51'
Vinicius Junior
74'
Sub
Silva R. In: Rios R.
Out: Silva R.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-1, with Real Madrid advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

49%
Benfica
15%
Draws
36%
Real Madrid
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Benfica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

49% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Real Madrid come out ahead of Benfica on wins alone.
  • Model gives Benfica a 49% chance of winning this.
  • Real Madrid arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Benfica, who have won 2 of the last 4 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 80%).

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 80%
Over 3.5 Goals 50.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.6%
Benfica Clean Sheet 15%
Real Madrid Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Benfica Real Madrid
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 20 21
Draws 6 3
Losses 4 7
Goals Scored 2.67 2.13
Goals Conceded 1 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.94 1.56
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 25, 2026 Champions League
Real Madrid vs Benfica
2:1
Feb 17, 2026 Champions League
Benfica vs Real Madrid
0:1
Jan 28, 2026 Champions League
Benfica vs Real Madrid
4:2
Jul 27, 2012 Club Friendly
Benfica vs Real Madrid
5:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Benfica Compare

Avg xG / game 1.49
Avg xA / game 0.97

Real Madrid Compare

Top Goalscorer Vinicius Junior
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Benfica 48 / 100
Real Madrid 22 / 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 Real Madrid

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Benfica Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Benfica scored in 100% of their last 30 games.

H2H data points to 4.25 goals as a typical output.

Real Madrid let in goals in 77% of their last 31 matches.

Benfica went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Benfica VS Real Madrid
3.25 Goals Scored 2.5
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 75%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Benfica

(Home)
20 Sept
FC Porto
3 : 1
Benfica
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
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Real Madrid

(Away)
20 Sept
Atl. Madrid
2 : 1
Real Madrid
15 Sept
Elche
2 : 3
Real Madrid
12 Sept
Real Madrid
4 : 1
Rayo Vallecano
08 Sept
Real Madrid
2 : 1
Inter
04 Sept
Betis
1 : 0
Real Madrid
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
Monaco 4
PSG 5
Chelsea -
TBD -
Galatasaray 7
Juventus 5
Liverpool -
TBD -
Benfica 1
Real Madrid 3
Manchester City -
TBD -
Dortmund 3
Atalanta 4
Bayern Munich -
TBD -
Qarabag Agdam 3
Newcastle Utd 9
Barcelona -
TBD -
Club Brugge 4
Atl. Madrid 7
Tottenham -
TBD -
Bodo/Glimt 5
Inter 2
Sporting CP -
TBD -
Olympiacos Piraeus 0
Bayer Leverkusen 2
Arsenal -
TBD -
1/8-finals
PSG 8
Chelsea 2
Galatasaray 1
Liverpool 4
Real Madrid 5
Manchester City 1
Atalanta 2
Bayern Munich 10
Newcastle Utd 3
Barcelona 8
Atl. Madrid 7
Tottenham 5
Bodo/Glimt 3
Sporting CP 5
Bayer Leverkusen 1
Arsenal 3
Quarter-finals
PSG 4
Liverpool 0
Real Madrid 4
Bayern Munich 6
Barcelona 2
Atl. Madrid 3
Sporting CP 0
Arsenal 1
Semi-finals
PSG 6
Bayern Munich 5
Atl. Madrid 1
Arsenal 2
Final
PSG 2
Arsenal 1