Benfica vs Fenerbahce Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

The previous meeting between these clubs ended on level terms.

Benfica are ready to go head-to-head against Fenerbahce in a pre-season club friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two teams will take place at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz).

SL Benfica will be in action for the first time after their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 exit. They were eliminated by Chelsea, eventual winners, in the round of 16. The Portuguese giants will be at home and will surely be looking to use it to their advantage.

They will be looking to step up their game and practice some new tactics here.

Mais um treino no Benfica Campus ✔️ pic.twitter.com/rHMhPTXA5O

— SL Benfica (@SLBenfica) July 22, 2025

Fenerbahce are now looking in good touch. They are coming in after defeating the Saudi Pro League champions in their last pre-season friendly. It was a top performance by the Jose Mourinho-led side as they dominated Al Ittihad and secured a win by a scoreline of 4-0.

The Turkish giants will be feeling confident coming into their next game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)
• Date: Sunday, July 27
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST (Saturday, July 26; 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-Season Form:

Fenerbahce: W-W-W

Players to Watch

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

The 26-year-old forward from Greece will yet again lead his side in the final third. Even though he scored a single goal during his recent Club World Cup run, Vangelis Pavlidis is still going to be one of the most important players for his side, especially after the departure of Angel Di Maria.

Jhon Duran (Fenerbahce)

Jhon Duran dropped a spectacular performance on his debut for Fenerbahce. The former Aston Villa forward is now headlining the attacking front for the Turkish giants. The 21-year-old scored a brace for his side in the previous game against Al Ittihad.

He is going to play an important role yet again.

Jhon Duran farkı 4’e çıkardı.#FBvITT pic.twitter.com/lr0rwdjuWJ

— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) July 23, 2025

Match Facts

• Fenerbahce are on a three-match winning run.
• Benfica are unbeaten against Fenerbahce in their last three meetings.
• Jose Mourinho’s men have scored eight goals in their last three fixtures.

Benfica vs Fenerbahce: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fenerbahce to win
• Jhon Duran to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

The Portuguese giants will be without the services of Alexander Bah and Manu Silva as they are injured.

Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde are injured hence will not be in action for Fenerbahce.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Benfica won: 2

Fenerbahce won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Trubin (GK); Aursnes, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Dahl; Barreiro, Florentino, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup

Fenerbahce predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Egribayat (GK); Demir, Söyüncü, Akcicek, Brown; Fred, Amrabat; Kahveci, Talisca, Aydin; Duran

Match Prediction

The hosts will be keen on getting back to winning ways, but the Turkish giants are looking strong at the moment. Fenerbahce are likely to come out on top in this upcoming pre-season friendly.

Prediction: Benfica 1-2 Fenerbahce

Telecast Details

TBD

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