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Chelsea vs Benfica

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Champions League 2025/2026 Stamford Bridge, London
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Match Events

18' Event
Rios R.
Assist: Garnacho A.
Own Goal
34'
Barrenechea E.
45'
Fernandez E.

AI Match Summary

The Champions League 2025/2026 game between Chelsea and Benfica finished 1-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Chelsea.

Win Probability Meter

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

27%
Chelsea
33%
Draws
40%
Benfica
Draw rate projection: 33% Favored: Benfica

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Chelsea haven't matched Benfica's recent run of results.
  • Benfica are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Champions League 2025/2026 fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Chelsea have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.2%
Chelsea Clean Sheet 10%
Benfica Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Chelsea Benfica
Matches Played 28 31
Wins 13 18
Draws 3 6
Losses 12 7
Goals Scored 1.5 2.13
Goals Conceded 1.88 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.88 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 30, 2025 Champions League
Chelsea vs Benfica
1:0
Jun 28, 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Benfica vs Chelsea
1:4
May 15, 2013 Europa League
Benfica vs Chelsea
1:2
Apr 4, 2012 Champions League
Chelsea vs Benfica
2:1
Mar 27, 2012 Champions League
Benfica vs Chelsea
0:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Chelsea 26 / 100
Benfica 38 / 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
Chelsea Benfica

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Chelsea's goal record stands at 71% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Benfica let in goals in 71% of their last 31 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Chelsea remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Chelsea VS Benfica
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 100%
63% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Chelsea

(Home)
28 Jul
Chelsea
6 : 4
Western Sydney Wanderers
24 May
Sunderland
2 : 1
Chelsea
19 May
Chelsea
2 : 1
Tottenham
16 May
Chelsea
0 : 1
Manchester City
09 May
Liverpool
1 : 1
Chelsea
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Benfica

(Away)
24 Jul
Benfica
5 : 1
CF Os Belenenses
23 Jul
St. Gallen
2 : 1
Benfica
17 Jul
Benfica
2 : 0
Villarreal
11 Jul
Benfica
1 : 2
Flamengo RJ
16 May
Estoril
1 : 3
Benfica
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League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Arsenal880023:424
2Bayern Munich870122:821
3Liverpool860220:818
4Tottenham852117:717
5Barcelona851222:1416
6Chelsea851217:1016
7Sporting CP851217:1116
8Manchester City851215:916
9Real Madrid850321:1215
10Inter850315:715
11PSG842221:1114
12Newcastle Utd842217:714
13Juventus834114:1013
14Atl. Madrid841317:1513
15Atalanta841310:1013
16Bayer Leverkusen833213:1412
17Dortmund832319:1711
18Olympiacos Piraeus832310:1411
19Club Brugge831415:1710
20Galatasaray83149:1110
21Monaco82428:1410
22Qarabag Agdam831413:2110
23Bodo/Glimt823314:159
24Benfica830510:129
25Marseille830511:149
26Pafos82338:119
27Royale Union SG83058:179
28PSV822416:168
29Ath Bilbao82249:148
30Napoli82249:158
31FC Copenhagen822412:218
32Ajax82068:216
33Eintracht Frankfurt811610:214
34Slavia Prague80355:193
35Villarreal80175:181
36Kairat Almaty80177:221
Promotion - Champions League 2025/2026 (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - Champions League 2025/2026 (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)