Fenerbahce vs Benfica prediction 20.08.2025 | UEFA Champions League
Fenerbahce
Kick off:
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Benfica
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2.61
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3.68
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2.58
Contents
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 20th August, 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi
One of the most anticipated UEFA Champions League playoff round matchups will take place on Wednesday at the Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe, where hosts Fenerbahçe will face last season’s Primeira Liga runners-up, Benfica.
For Fenerbahçe, this is a massive occasion, as the last time they played in the Champions League group stages was the 2008–09 season. During that campaign, they participated in the group stage but did not advance further. Benfica, on the other hand, reached the Round of 16 last season before being eliminated.
Fenerbahce vs Benfica Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Benfica
3 : 2
Fenerbahce
Club Friendlies 1
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Fenerbahce
1 : 1
Benfica
Champions League
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Benfica
1 : 0
Fenerbahce
Champions League
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Benfica
3 : 1
Fenerbahce
Europa League
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Fenerbahce
1 : 0
Benfica
Europa League
Looking at the head-to-head history and considering only competitive matches, Wednesday’s encounter will be the fifth time Fenerbahçe and Benfica have met on the European stage. The Portuguese giants have enjoyed more success against one of Turkey’s strongest clubs, winning two of the last three competitive meetings, with their only defeat coming in the 2012/13 UEFA Europa League season. It is also worth noting that the two sides faced each other in a pre-season friendly this summer, where Benfica claimed a 3-2 victory.
Fenerbahce team overview
Fenerbahçe are determined to finally return to the group stage of Europe’s biggest competition. After a 2-1 defeat to Feyenoord in the Netherlands, their prospects did not look promising, but a fantastic comeback in the return leg in Istanbul — which Fenerbahçe won 5-2 — silenced many of their doubters, at least for the time being.
Forward Jhon Durán was substituted in the 62nd minute of the second leg against Feyenoord due to injury and is a doubt for Wednesday’s clash. Anderson Talisca stepped in to replace him and even scored Fenerbahçe’s fifth goal, suggesting that Durán’s absence may not prove crucial.
Last matches of Fenerbahce
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Goztepe
0 : 0
Fenerbahce
Super Lig
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Fenerbahce
5 : 2
Feyenoord
Champions League
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Feyenoord
2 : 1
Fenerbahce
Champions League
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Fenerbahce
1 : 0
Lazio
Club Friendlies 1
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Benfica
3 : 2
Fenerbahce
Club Friendlies 1
Fenerbahce lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
İrfan Can Eğribayat
Defenders
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18
Mert Müldür
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37
Milan Škriniar
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24
Jayden Oosterwolde
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33
Archie Brown
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27
Nélson Semedo
Midfielders
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34
Sofyan Amrabat
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7
Fred
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53
Sebastian Szymański
Forwards
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94
Anderson Talisca
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19
Youssef En-Nesyri
Benfica team overview
Benfica, on the other hand, were much more assured in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They defeated Ligue 1 side OGC Nice 4-0 on aggregate over two legs and deservedly advanced to the playoff round, extending their unbeaten start to the new season. The 38-time Primeira Liga champions have made a perfect start to the 2025/26 campaign in all competitions: they defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Portuguese Super Cup final and also claimed victory in the opening game of the Primeira Liga season, beating Estrela Amadora 1-0.
Benfica have no injury concerns ahead of the first-leg clash with Fenerbahçe. A 4-4-2 formation, with Vangelis Pavlidis and Franjo Ivanovic leading the line in a strike partnership, is the most likely setup we can expect from them on Wednesday.
Last matches of Benfica
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Estrela Amadora
0 : 1
Benfica
Liga Portugal
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Benfica
2 : 0
OGC Nice
Champions League
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OGC Nice
0 : 2
Benfica
Champions League
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Sporting CP
0 : 1
Benfica
Super Cup
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Benfica
3 : 2
Fenerbahce
Club Friendlies 1
Benfica lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Anatoliy Trubin
Defenders
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17
Amar Dedić
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4
António Silva
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30
Nicolás Otamendi
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26
Samuel Dahl
Midfielders
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5
Enzo Barrenechea
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20
Richard Ríos
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21
Andreas Schjelderup
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8
Fredrik Aursnes
Forwards
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14
Vangelis Pavlidis
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9
Franjo Ivanović
Prediction
Benfica have a much stronger pedigree and greater experience when it comes to competing in the Champions League. Last season, they reached the Round of 16 after overcoming AS Monaco in the knockout playoff round. However, Fenerbahçe are renowned for the hostile atmosphere at their home stadium, and their 5-2 victory over Feyenoord is clear proof of that. We predict that both teams will score on Wednesday, a view strongly influenced by Fenerbahçe’s 5-2 second-leg win against Feyenoord.
Three reasons we expect Both Teams to Score
- Fenerbahce defeated Feyenoord 5-2 in the second leg of the third Champions League qualifying round
- Fenerbahce have won 5 consecutive home matches in all competitions
- Fenerbahce have only failed to score in 2 of their last 10 home matches, while Benfica are unbeaten in 11 consecutive away matches in all competitions
Main prediction Fenerbahce - Benfica
Benfica to win
Best Odds:
Melbet
2.58
