Our Barcelona vs Benfica Prediction: 2-2
Barcelona vs Benfica in the UEFA Champions League is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 11, 2025. A 2-2 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Barcelona vs Benfica prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barcelona's Last Match – Benfica vs Barcelona
Barcelona will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 UEFA Champions League triumph against Benfica on March 5. In that match, Barcelona recorded 48% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica | 52% | 16 (8) | 1.89 | 84 |
 Barcelona | 48% | 5 (5) | 1.19 | 39 |
Benfica's Last Match – Benfica vs Nacional
Benfica will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Portugal Primeira Liga success over Nacional on March 8. In that match, Benfica controlled 56% of possession and managed 17 shots on goal, with 13 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benfica | 56% | 17 (13) | 4.34 | 56 |
 Nacional | 44% | 8 (5) | 2.42 | 32 |
Barcelona vs Benfica Stats
Key Stats
| Barcelona | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.53 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 0.96 | Defence Strength | 0.68 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 3.1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barcelona are averaging 3.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Benfica average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Barcelona 31-8
Benfica 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Barcelona to win: @1.363
Draw: @5.5
Benfica to win: @6.5
Lineups
Barcelona (4-2-1-3) : Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde, Frenkie De Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha
Benfica (4-3-3) : Anatoliy Trubin, Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Samuel Dahl, Fredrik Aursnes, Florentino Luis, Orkun Kokcu, Kerem Akturkoglu, Vangelis Pavlidis, Andreas Schjelderup