Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction and Betting Tips | November 5th 2025

Benfica will square off against Bayer Leverkusen at the Estádio da Luz in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Both teams have endured a winless start to their campaign. The hosts have lost their three games, while Leverkusen have played out two draws.

As Águias extended their winning streak to three games last week, recording a 3-0 away triumph over Vitoria in the Primeira Liga. After a goalless first half, Tomás Araújo, Samuel Dahl, and João Rego added goals in the second half. They met Newcastle United in the Champions League last month and fell to a 3-0 away loss.

The visitors have seen conclusive results in their last six games across all competitions, recording four wins. They met Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga last week and suffered a 3-0 loss. Their unbeaten run in the Champions League ended after two games last week, as they lost 7-2 to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain last month.

Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• The two teams have squared off six times in all competitions. The hosts have a narrow 2-1 lead in wins, and three games have ended in draws.
• They last met in the group stage of the 2014-15 Champions League. As Águias were unbeaten in the two games, recording a home win while the reverse fixture ended in a draw.
• Bayer Leverkusen have failed to score in just one of their seven away games this season. Notably, they have scored at least two goals in the remaining six games.
• Benfica have suffered just one loss at home across all competitions this season, with that loss registered at home against Qarabag in the Champions League last month.
• As Águias have won just one of their last eight home games in the group/league phase of the Champions League.

Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

As Águias have won their last three games, scoring 11 goals without conceding, and will look to build on that form. They are unbeaten in their three home games in this fixture, though two have ended in draws.

There are no fresh injury concerns for José Mourinho as Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, and Bruma remain sidelined.

Die Werkself failed to score for the first time this season in their loss to Bayern Munich last week. They have conceded at least three goals in three of their last six away games and will look to improve upon that record.

They have a few notable absentees for the match as Nathan Tella, Lucas Vázquez, Ezequiél Fernández, and Axel Tape are nursing injuries. Malik Tillman faces a late fitness test, while Robert Andrich will serve a suspension here.

The Eagles have a good home record this season and should be able to register a narrow win.

Prediction: Benfica 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen

Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Benfica to win

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

Edited by Peter P