Benfica vs Real Madrid Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Champions League Odds for Wednesday, January 28th
Benfica face a daunting task against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The match is scheduled for January 28th, 2026.
OC Staff - January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
3 Minute ReadBenfica vs Real Madrid: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Benfica, languishing in 29th place, face a daunting task against Real Madrid, who sit comfortably in 3rd in the Champions League. The match is scheduled for January 28th, 2026, at 20:00 UTC at the Estádio da Luz.
Benfica vs Real Madrid Form
Benfica's recent form has been inconsistent. Their last match saw them triumph over Estrela da Amadora with a 4-0 victory. However, prior to that, the Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League. In their last six matches, Benfica have won two and lost four.
Real Madrid are coming off a 2-0 away win against Villarreal in LaLiga. The Whites also demolished Monaco 6-1 in their previous Champions League fixture. In their last six matches, Real Madrid have won four and lost two.
These two teams have not met since 2022, so recent form may be more telling than head to head data.
Benfica vs Real Madrid Head to Head
The last time these two teams met, they played out a 0-0 draw in the Champions League in March 2022. The six previous meetings have been limited with only three matches played. Benfica managed one win, Real Madrid none, and two draws.
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Benfica vs Real Madrid Probable Lineups
Benfica (4-2-3-1): Trubin; Dahl, Silva, Otamendi, Dedic; Aursnes, Barrenechea; Cabral, Sudakov, Prestianni; Pavlidis
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Carreras, Asencio, Huijsen, Valverde; Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Güler; Júnior, Mbappé, Rodrygo
Benfica vs Real Madrid Team News
Benfica will be without several players due to injury, including Lukébakio, Bah, Araújo, Veloso, and Ríos.
Real Madrid also have injury concerns, with Rüdiger, Mendy, Alexander-Arnold, and Militão all sidelined.
Prediction: Benfica 1-3 Real Madrid
Despite Benfica's need for a win to keep their Champions League hopes alive, Real Madrid's superior form and attacking prowess, particularly Mbappé's decisiveness in the Champions League, suggest a comfortable victory for the visitors. The forecast indicates that Real Madrid are likely to score three goals to Benfica's one. Given Real Madrid's attacking strengths and Benfica's defensive vulnerabilities, an away win seems the most probable outcome.
Best Bet: Mbappé to Score Anytime (-160) Check out the best odds on FanDuel Sportsbook
With Mbappé accounting for over half of Real Madrid's Champions League goals and equalling the competition's league-phase scoring record, betting on him to score anytime seems a reasonable proposition. His knack for decisive goals makes him a prime candidate to find the net in this encounter.
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