Benfica vs Fenerbahce Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Qualifiers Playoff Round Leg 2

The first leg between these clubs ended in a goalless draw.

Benfica are now ready to host Fenerbahce in the playoff round second leg fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League qualifiers. The high-stakes game between them will take place at Estadio da Luz.

Benfica will be at home this time around it is going to be a big advantage for them. The Portugal-based club will have to come up with a better attacking approach this time around, as their performance in the final third was not good enough.

They have started their 2025-26 league campaign on a positive note and will hence keep their confidence levels high.

The Jose Mourinho-led side also have a chance to compete in the UEFA Champions League this season, but they will have to take down SL Benfica at any cost. Fenerbahce have also started their new season without any defeat and this is going to be a big confidence booster for the Turkish Super Lig club as well.

📸 UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi Play-off Turu rövanşında Benfica ile oynayacağımız karşılaşmanın hazırlıklarına başladık. pic.twitter.com/SJJ8TSd7Ii

— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) August 25, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Stadium: Estadio da Luz
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 27; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Slavko Vinčić
• VAR: In use

Form:

Benfica: W-W-W-D-W

Fenerbahce: L-W-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Franjo Ivanovic (Benfica)

The 21-year-old Croatian forward is coming in after scoring a goal in Benfica’s 3-0 win in their previous league game. Franjo Ivanovic will have to step up this time around as they have a chance to be a part of the UCL, but only if they will be able to win their upcoming qualifying fixture.

Youssef En Nesyri (Fenerbahce)

Youssef En Nesyri will surely start for Fenerbahce here. Jose Mourinho will be keen on winning the Champions League qualifying game and the 28-year-old Moroccan forward will have an important role to play in the final third for the visitors. He is capable of scoring goals and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Two of the last three games between Fenerbahce and Benfica have ended in a draw.
• Benfica are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Fenerbahce have not lost any of their last four matches.

Benfica vs Fenerbahce: Betting Tips and Odds

• Fenerbahce to win
• Youssef En Nesyri to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Alexander Bah, Manu Silva and Bruma will not be in action for Benfica as they are injured.

Fenerbahce will be without the services of Cenk Tosun, Mert Hakan Yangas and Becao as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Benfica won: 3

Fenerbahce won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Benfica predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Trubin (GK); Dedic, Araújo, Otamendi, Obrador; Aursnes, Ríos, Barrenechea, Schjelderup; Ivanovic, Pavlidis

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

Egribayat (GK); Semedo, Skriniar, Söyüncü; Aydin, Amrabat, Fred, Brown; Talisca; Durán, En-Nesyri

Match Prediction

It is going to be an intense fixture and the winning team will secure a spot in the biggest European club competition. Fenerbahce are likely to come out on top and defeat Benfica in the upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying fixture.

Prediction: Benfica 2-3 Fenerbahce

Telecast Details

Turkey: TRT 1

UK: TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Extra, Discovery+

USA: Paramount+.

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