Benfica vs Fenerbahce Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

August 26, 2025
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Our Benfica vs Fenerbahce Prediction Sees Eagles Soar into Main Stage

Benfica and Fenerbahce lock horns on Wednesday in a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League play-off. The sides drew 0-0 in Istanbul, leaving the second leg of this knockout tie delicately poised.

Champions League Betting Picks

Benfica Win & BTTS – 3.30

Fredrik Aursnes to Score Anytime – 5.50

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Lisbon Giants to Make Home Advantage Count?

Benfica have made a strong start to their 2025-26 season, winning five and drawing one of their opening six games. Their only draw came against Fenerbahce in the first leg of this Champions League play-off.

After beating rivals Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese Super Cup, the Eagles picked up a 2-0 victory at Nice in their Champions League opener. They also won the home leg 2-0, securing a 4-0 aggregate victory.

Fenerbahce took second place in the Turkish Super Lig last term, finishing nine points behind rivals Galatasaray. Jose Mourinho’s men have kicked off this season with a win and a draw from two in the league.

The Turkish giants beat Feyenoord in the previous round. They lost 2-1 in the Netherlands, but a thumping 5-2 victory on home turf secured their place in the play-offs. Can Mourinho’s Yellow Canaries stun the Lisbon outfit at the Estadio da Luz?

Benfica vs Fenerbahce Betting Odds

Benfica are the clear favourites to qualify, priced at just 1.31. As for Wednesday’s result, the home team are available at 1.62 to win in normal time.

Despite holding the Portuguese team in the first leg, Fenerbahce are the big underdogs in Lisbon. You can get 5.20 for the away win in the 90, while the draw is priced at 4.00.

Benfica Win – 1.62

Draw – 4.00

Fenerbahce Win – 5.20

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Recent Benfica vs Fenerbahce Head-to-Head Results

Last week’s first leg at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium ended in a goalless draw. The pair also drew in the previous game, with a Champions League qualifier in Istanbul finishing 1-1.

Benfica went through when they met in 2018, winning 2-1 on aggregate. The Portuguese side picked up a narrow 1-0 victory at the Estadio da Luz, with Franco Cervi scoring the only goal of the first leg.

Benfica vs Fenerbahce Betting Tips & Predictions

Benfica are notoriously tough to beat on home soil, and getting the better of the hosts in front of an expectant home crowd will be a tall order for Mourinho’s troops. Our money is going on the home win and both teams to score at 3.30.

Fredrik Aursnes has made a strong start to his season, scoring two goals in four games. The 29-year-old Norwegian netted in the previous round against Nice, and Aursnes is available at 5.50 to score anytime in this one.

Champions League Betting Picks

Benfica Win & BTTS – 3.30

Fredrik Aursnes to Score Anytime – 5.50

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Gareth Hinton

Gareth is an experienced sports betting writer, covering a range of sports. He can write all types of content, ranging from betting tips to in-depth match previews.

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