Read our prediction for Benfica vs Real Madrid below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Benfica vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting tips
Real Madrid will face Benfica at the Estádio da Luz on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC (10:00 PM local time) in a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage match. Real Madrid are the favorites, given their superior form and attacking strength. This will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides since the 1960s. Both teams face defensive injury concerns. Benfica will be without several players including Alexander Bah and Dodi Lukebakio. Real Madrid’s extensive injury list in defence includes Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rüdiger.
Benfica:
Benfica are in 29th position in the 36-team league phase table and are two points adrift of a qualification spot, meaning they have no margin for error and need a victory to keep their last-16 hopes alive.
Real Madrid:
Real Madrid arrives in strong form, having won seven of their last ten games across all competitions, including three consecutive wins. They are seen as the likely winners due to their clinical attack, led by the prolific Kylian Mbappé.
Benfica vs Real Madrid head to head matches
27.07.12 CF Benfica vs Real Madrid 5:2
* Our advice is: Real Madrid WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.75
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