Benfica Lisbon vs Qarabag FK Prediction & Picks - Champions League
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by Bradley Gibbs | in Champions League Picks
After quite a gruelling qualifcation process, requiring tough trips to face Nice in France and Fenerbahce in Turkey, Portuguese giants Benfica will be back in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening, beginning their League Phase campaign with a home fixture against minnows Qarabag. Perhaps with this game in mind, it was a little subdued from the hosts at the weekend, with Bruno Lage's men tying 1-1 Santa Clara, a result that saw them fail to win for the first time in the league this season. They're already well prepped for this continental assignment, though, having played four qualifying matches, while they couldn't have asked for a friendlier first fixture than taking on Azerbaijani opposition in front of a home crowd at Estadio da Luz? Will the hosts get the job done and confirm heavy favoritism in Lisbon? Surely the visitors, who also came through a very tough qualification process, can't cause an early upset, can they?Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Benfica Lisbon vs Qarabag FK Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
22
|
7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 |
|
25
|
6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 |
Benfica Lisbon and Qarabag FK Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 31, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 20, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 16, 2025 - Liga Portugal
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 23, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 12, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 28, 2025 - Club World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 20, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 16, 2025 - Liga Portugal
Aug 6, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 31, 2025 - Portugal Super Cup
Jun 16, 2025 - Club World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 31, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 22, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 19, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 12, 2025 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 12, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 22, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 12, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 30, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 11, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 19, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 5, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 23, 2025 - Champions League
Jul 15, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 24, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Benfica Lisbon against Qarabag FK Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
D. Lukebakio
Most goals and assists
Benfica Lisbon
Qarabag FK
V. Pavlidis
(15 Goals)
D. Lukebakio
(3 Assists)
, 
A. Dedic
(3 Assists)
, 
F. Aursnes
(3 Assists)
E. Cafarquliyev
(2 Assists)
Benfica Lisbon - Qarabag FK Key Points
- Interestingly, Georgiy Sudakov recently scored for Ukraine against Azerbaijan.
- In the Champions League last season for Shakhtar, Georgiy Sudakov scored two goals.
- Georgiy Sudakov was the top scorer for his previous club last season.
- Last season, for his previous club, Georgiy Sudakov averaged 0.56 goals per 90 minutes.
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Our Benfica Lisbon vs Qarabag FK Prediction
Georgiy Sudakov looks like a smart signing as far as Benfica are concerned. The dynamic and offensively minded midfielder delivered some strong performances in this competition last season, scoring two league goals. Adept at running with the ball and shooting from range, his skillset could be exactly what's required for the hosts to unlock the door against a visiting team that is likely to get men behind the ball in the Portuguese capital. Our Benfica vs Qarabag Pick: Georgiy Sudakov to Score.
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