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by Steve Ashfield | in Champions League Predictions
Both of these clubs are still searching for their first win in the league phase. Benfica are 35th in the table and are home on Wednesday to Bayer Leverkusen who are five places above them. Here's our match prediction.
Benfica aren't just hoping to get their first win to boost their Champions League qualification hopes. The Portuguese club have lost each of their first three games so far. Jose Mourinho hasn't quite been 'the special one' for them since he took over as coach. They are going well in the Primeira League and are yet to taste defeat but it's been a totally different story for them so far in Europe. Will it change on Wednesday?
Bayer Leverkusen have at least drawn two of their opening three games. They are only a point behind the play-off positions but are probably still having nightmares after their recent 7-2 home thrashing by defending champions PSG.
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The Best Betting Odds for Benfica Lisbon v Bayer Leverkusen Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.91 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
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1.91 | 3.75 | 4 |
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1.91 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
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1.95 | 3.6 | 3.75 |
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1.89 | 3.65 | 4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen?
Our prediction for the Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/11/2025 between Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.56% for a win of Benfica Lisbon against Bayer Leverkusen with odds of 1.95 at Betway.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen is 28.09% with odds of 3.84 at LSbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.35% chance ⭐ for a win of Bayer Leverkusen vs Benfica Lisbon with odds of 4 at Betfred.
Benfica Lisbon - Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Best Odds:
| Benfica Lisbon Bayer Leverkusen Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Benfica Lisbon wins | 38.56% | 1.95 at Betway |
| Over 2.5 goals | 73.29% | 1.85 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 66.67% | 1.61 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time / Full-time : Benfica Lisbon/Benfica Lisbon | 17.61% | 3 at Bet365 |
Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen Form
Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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21
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5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -4 |
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35
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0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 |
Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup
25 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal
21 Oct 2025 - Champions League
17 Oct 2025 - Taca de Portugal
5 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Oct 2025 - Portugal League Cup
25 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal
26 Sept 2025 - Liga Portugal
23 Sept 2025 - Liga Portugal
16 Sept 2025 - Champions League
12 Sept 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2025 - Liga Portugal
21 Oct 2025 - Champions League
17 Oct 2025 - Taca de Portugal
5 Oct 2025 - Liga Portugal
30 Sept 2025 - Champions League
20 Sept 2025 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Oct 2025 - DFB Pokal
26 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
21 Oct 2025 - Champions League
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
4 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
21 Oct 2025 - Champions League
4 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
1 Oct 2025 - Champions League
21 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
12 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Nov 2025 - Bundesliga
29 Oct 2025 - DFB Pokal
18 Oct 2025 - Bundesliga
27 Sept 2025 - Bundesliga
18 Sept 2025 - Champions League
30 Aug 2025 - Bundesliga
Benfica Lisbon - Bayer Leverkusen: Form Analysis
Benfica only have Ajax below them in the league phase. Three games have been lost so far with just two goals scored and seven conceded. They are only three points behind the final play-off position and after this match, Benfica are away to bottom-of-the-table Ajax.
Mourinho magic needed by Benfica.
Jose Mourinho will be out to work some magic then and get his new club climbing up the table. Benfica began the league phase with a disappointing 3-2 loss at home to Qarabag. More than disappointing really as they led 2-0 after 16 minutes.
Their next two games were both played in England. There was no happy return for Mourinho as a 1-0 loss at Chelsea was followed by a 3-0 loss at Newcastle United. Domestic form is better though with seven wins and three draws in ten games taking them to third in the table.
Bayer Leverkusen have two points from their three games. The German Bundesliga side twice came from behind to draw their opening game 2-2 at FC Copenhagen, needing a 91st minute own goal to secure a point.
A lead at home to PSV was lost as they drew 1-1. Then came the humiliating 7-2 home loss to PSG. A good result in Portugal is needed as their next game sees them travel to Manchester City. Leverkusen are fifth in the German Bundesliga but lost 3-0 at Bayern Munich at the weekend.
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Benfica Lisbon against Bayer Leverkusen Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Benfica Lisbon & Bayer Leverkusen Squad Analysis
Benfica are only three points behind the play-offs but they can't afford to let that gap get any wider. Three successive defeats are making them rue giving away a 2-0 lead at home to Qarabag and losing the match.
They have injury problems for this home game against Bayer Leverkusen. Bah, Bruma and Silva will all be missing on Wednesday. Twice they have conceded three goals in this league phase and will have Fredrik Aursnes at left-back, not his usual role.
Pavlidis needs to reproduce his domestic form in Europe.
Up front they will be hoping for some goals from Vangelis Pavlidis. He's already scored 13 goals this season but hasn't quite made an impact in this competition with just a single goal to his name so far.
Bayer Leverkusen also have several selection problems ahead of this trip to Benfica. They have two points so far but really need to get that elusive first victory. Their captain Robert Andrich definitely misses this game after being sent off against PSG.
He's one of several players who are not able to be selected for this fixture. One bit of good news though is that attacker Patrik Schick may make his return after being out for the past few months.
Most goals and assists
Benfica Lisbon
Bayer Leverkusen
V. Pavlidis
(10 Goals)
A. Grimaldo
(7 Goals)
D. Lukebakio
(3 Assists)
E. Poku
(3 Assists)
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A. Grimaldo
(3 Assists)
Benfica Lisbon - Bayer Leverkusen Key Points
- Both teams have scored in each of Leverkusen's three games in this league phase.
- Three of Benfica's last four home league fixtures have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
- Both teams have scored in three of Leverkusen's last five away European fixtures.
- 10 of Leverkusen's last 13 games in all competitions have seen both teams score.
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Our Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
Both clubs still have a chance of making it into the knockout stages of the Champions League. It's getting tough for Benfica though as they are yet to earn a point after the first three games of the league phase. Two of their three losses were on the road though.
Bayer Leverkusen have earned a couple of points so far and will find this assignment a bit easier than recent games against PSG and Bayern Munich in which ten goals were conceded. Our main Benfica v Bayer Leverkusen prediction is both teams to score.
Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen - Other Interesting Predictions
Alejandro Grimaldo to score
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Benfica Lisbon Bayer Leverkusen
| Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica Lisbon wins | 2 | 1.91 | -4.5% |
| Draw | 3.75 | 3.6 | -4.0% |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 3.5 | 3.9 | +11.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Benfica Lisbon is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 4.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 50.0% and is now 52.4% (2.4%)
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Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen match : Frequently asked questions
Benfica will play Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday November 5. This Champions League match is due to get underway at 20:00 UK time.
Bayer Leverkusen will be travelling to the Estado de Luiz in Lisbon, Portugal to take on Benfica. They are yet to win away in the league phase.
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