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by Carlos Zabala in Champions League Picks
Benfica will face Bayer Leverkusen, the Aspirins of the Bundesliga, in a match between two clubs accustomed to competing in Europe but who have had a discouraging start to this season's Champions League. For the first time in nine years, Bayer Leverkusen has failed to win any of its three European matches, while Mourinho's Benfica sits second-to-last in the 36-team group, having not won a single game and boasting a goal difference of -5.
The loser of this match will undoubtedly see their chances of advancing to the next round drastically reduced. As for the betting odds, bookmakers have set Benfica at around 2.05 as the favorite to win on Wednesday at the Estádio da Luz.
Between 2013 and 2014, there were four encounters between Bayer Leverkusen and Benfica, with the Eagles winning the first two in the Europa League and Bayer Leverkusen winning the third 3-1 in the Champions League. The fourth match ended in a goalless draw in Portugal.
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Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
29
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -5 |
|
35
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 |
Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Oct 29, 2025 - Portugal League Cup
Oct 25, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Oct 21, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 17, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Oct 5, 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 29, 2025 - Portugal League Cup
Oct 25, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 26, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 12, 2025 - Liga Portugal
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Oct 21, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 17, 2025 - Taca de Portugal
Oct 5, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Sep 30, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 20, 2025 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 29, 2025 - DFB Pokal
Oct 26, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 21, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 18, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 4, 2025 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 26, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 21, 2025 - Champions League
Oct 4, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 21, 2025 - Bundesliga
Sep 12, 2025 - Bundesliga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Nov 1, 2025 - Bundesliga
Oct 29, 2025 - DFB Pokal
Oct 18, 2025 - Bundesliga
Sep 27, 2025 - Bundesliga
Sep 18, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 30, 2025 - Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen v Benfica Lisbon last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Most goals and assists
Benfica Lisbon
Bayer Leverkusen
V. Pavlidis
(10 Goals)
A. Grimaldo
(7 Goals)
D. Lukebakio
(3 Assists)
A. Grimaldo
(3 Assists)
, 
E. Poku
(3 Assists)
Benfica Lisbon and Bayer Leverkusen Stats in Champions League
Benfica Lisbon - Bayer Leverkusen Key Points
- Benfica scored 16 goals in the previous Champions League group stage
- Benfica had 66% possession in their last Portuguese league match
- Bayer Leverkusen only generated an xG of 0.23 in their recent defeat against Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich completed 90% of their attempted passes against Bayer Leverkusen
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Our Benfica Lisbon vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
This is undoubtedly a Champions League survival match. Both teams find themselves in a similar situation, with new managers taking over mid-season and attempting to address the issues. Kasper Hjulmand, for his part, lost his first match in charge, but Mourinho seems to have recently instilled his team's style, characterized by a tight back line.
Given these factors and the fact that Bayer Leverkusen only managed a last-minute draw in their last away Champions League match against Copenhagen, it appears the Eagles have a strong chance to secure all three points.
Our prediction for Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen is: Benfica to win.
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