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Benfica vs OFI Prediction: Key Stats and Betting Tips

Benfica welcome OFI to Lisbon on 10 December 2026 in a UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6 clash that could prove pivotal in shaping the final league-phase rankings. Played in the Portuguese capital, this fixture pits one of the competition’s most explosive attacks against one of its early surprise packages.

Despite both sides officially showing 0 matches played in the league standings table so far, the wider Europa League statistics paint a clear picture of their trajectories. Benfica sit 4th in the League Round ranking with a strong recent sequence, while OFI are down in 25th but arrive with a perfect early record and no goals conceded in the tournament statistics.

For Benfica, this match is about asserting top-tier status in the League Round and converting their prolific scoring numbers into a strong final position. For OFI, it is a major test of their defensive resilience and a chance to prove that their 100% start is no fluke against one of the Europa League’s most dangerous forward lines.

Benfica vs OFI Key Stats

  • Benfica are ranked 4th in the League Round standings, while OFI are 25th.
  • There are no previous head-to-head meetings recorded between Benfica and OFI in this competition.
  • In Europa League tournament statistics, Benfica have scored 19 goals in 6 matches (3.2 per game), while OFI have yet to concede in 2 matches.

Benfica vs OFI — Tale of the Tape

  • Position: 4 vs 25
  • Points: 0 vs 0
  • Goals For: 0 vs 0
  • Goals Against: 0 vs 0
  • Clean Sheets: Benfica 1, OFI 2 (tournament statistics)

Official League Round tables still show both clubs on 0 games played, but the broader Europa League sample clarifies their profiles. Benfica’s 4th-place ranking is underpinned by a powerful attack: 19 goals across 6 matches in tournament play, with a standout home average of 4.7 goals scored per game and only 0.7 conceded.

OFI’s 25th place looks modest, yet their Europa League record is spotless so far: 2 wins from 2, 5 goals scored and none conceded. Their defensive numbers are perfect over a small sample, and they have kept clean sheets both home and away. This matchup effectively sets Benfica’s volume and quality of chances against an OFI side that has so far been almost impossible to break down.

Benfica vs OFI Key Matchups

V. Pavlidis vs OFI back line

V. Pavlidis has been the headline act of Benfica’s Europa League campaign. The Greek forward has 5 goals and 1 assist in just 3 appearances, putting him among the competition’s most productive attackers. He has also picked up 1 yellow card, reflecting an aggressive, front-foot style. Up against an OFI defence that has not conceded in 2 Europa League outings and has kept clean sheets in both a 3-0 home win and a 0-2 away victory, Pavlidis’ movement and penalty-box presence will be central to breaking that perfect record.

Rafa & creative unit vs OFI’s compact midfield

Rafa offers an additional layer of threat behind the striker. In 4 Europa League appearances, he has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist, providing both penetration and final-third decision-making. Around him, A. Schjelderup and D. Lukebakio have each delivered 1 goal and 1 assist, while midfielders like H. Sudakov, J. Kamiński and L. Barreiro all have 1 assist apiece. This cluster of creators will test OFI’s central structure, anchored by experienced midfielders such as A. Bouchalakis and G. Kanellópoulos. If OFI’s 3-4-3 shape loses compactness between the lines, Benfica’s multi-source creativity is likely to overwhelm them despite OFI’s early defensive perfection.

Head-to-Head: Last Meetings

These clubs have no recorded recent head-to-head meetings in the Europa League or other listed competitions, so this encounter in Lisbon will be a fresh tactical battle with no direct historical reference point.

    Benfica vs OFI Prediction

    All indicators point towards a high-pressure evening for OFI. Benfica come in with a strong recent sequence (LWWDWW in their broader Europa League form), averaging 3.2 goals per match across 6 fixtures and scoring in every game. Their home scoring rate of 4.7 goals per match is particularly daunting, and they have yet to fail to score in the competition.

    OFI, however, bring genuine momentum: 2 wins from 2 in the Europa League, 5 goals scored and 0 conceded, plus 2 clean sheets. Their last-five profile shows 100 form and 100 in defence, albeit over a small sample. They have shown they can win both at home (3-0) and away (0-2), and their 3-4-3 structure has so far provided balance between attack and defensive solidity.

    The prediction model slightly favours Benfica, assigning them a 35% chance of victory, with the draw also at 35% and OFI at 30%. That distribution, combined with Benfica’s superior attacking depth and the comparison indices (Benfica ahead in form, attack and overall total), suggests the hosts should edge a competitive match. OFI’s perfect defensive record is likely to be tested more severely than in any previous outing, and sustaining a clean sheet in Lisbon looks unlikely over 90 minutes.

    Predicted Score: Benfica 2-1 OFI

    Benfica Recent Form

    Benfica’s wider Europa League form line reads LWWDWW across 6 matches. After an early setback, they have responded with four wins and one draw, driven by a prolific attack that has produced 19 goals and a defence conceding just 6. At home, they have been dominant, winning all 3 Europa League fixtures with a 14-2 aggregate, underlining why they are considered one of the League Round’s strongest sides.

    OFI Recent Form

    OFI’s recent Europa League form is short but impressive, with back-to-back wins (WW). They have scored 5 goals across those 2 matches and have yet to concede, reflecting a combination of efficiency in front of goal and excellent organisation at the back. While the sample is small, it confirms that OFI arrive in Lisbon with confidence and no psychological baggage from previous defeats in this competition.

    Benfica Possible Starting Lineup

    Key players (by position): GK options include A. Trubin and Samuel Soares; Defenders such as C. Lenglet, A. Bah, Tomás Araújo and S. Dahl; Midfielders including Joāo Palhinha, L. Barreiro, E. Barrenechea, H. Sudakov, J. Kamiński and Manu; Attackers led by V. Pavlidis, Rafa, D. Lukebakio, J. Durán, Bruma, G. Prestianni and A. Schjelderup.

    Benfica have consistently favoured back-four systems in Europa League play, most commonly 4-2-3-1 and 4-1-3-2. With Pavlidis in prolific form and multiple wide and central creators around him, they are likely to field an aggressive, possession-heavy XI. The presence of experienced defenders like Lenglet and dynamic full-back A. Bah, plus a strong screening midfield (Palhinha, Barreiro, Barrenechea), supports a high line and sustained pressure, especially at home.

    OFI Possible Starting Lineup

    Key players (by position): Goalkeepers such as N. Christogeorgos and K. Lilo; Defenders including Borja González, A. Poungouras, N. Marinakis, D. Nikolaou and K. Krizmanić; Midfielders like A. Bouchalakis, T. Androutsos, G. Kanellópoulos, Z. Karachalios and L. Dickmann; Forwards including T. Fountas, K. Kodro, A. Leya, T. Nuss and Aitor Cantalapiedra.

    OFI’s Europa League statistics show a clear preference for a 3-4-3 system across their 2 matches. That shape gives them numerical strength at the back while keeping width and counter-attacking outlets up front. Against Benfica’s firepower, expect OFI to keep their back three compact, use wing-backs conservatively and rely on experienced attackers like Fountas or Kodro to exploit transitions when Benfica commit numbers forward.

    Benfica Team News

    No significant absences reported.

    OFI Team News

    No significant absences reported.

    Injuries & Suspensions

    Benfica:

    • None reported.

    OFI:

    • None reported.

    Betting Tips: Benfica vs OFI

    Exactly 3 distinct betting angles based on current statistics and win probabilities:

    • Result Tip: Back Benfica in the match result market. With a 35% win probability compared to OFI’s 30%, plus a significantly stronger attacking record (19 goals in 6 matches versus OFI’s 5 in 2), the hosts are the marginally stronger side, especially at home where they have scored 14 in 3 Europa League games.
    • Goals Tip: Over 2.5 total goals. Benfica’s matches average 4.2 goals at home (14 scored, 2 conceded in 3 games), and they have gone over 2.5 goals in 4 of their 6 Europa League fixtures overall. While OFI’s defence has yet to concede, the step up in attacking quality they face in Lisbon suggests a more open contest than their first two outings.
    • Value Tip: V. Pavlidis to score anytime. With 5 goals and 1 assist in just 3 Europa League appearances, plus involvement across goals and cards, Pavlidis is clearly central to Benfica’s attacking scheme. His form, combined with Benfica’s high chance volume at home, makes him a logical value angle in the goalscorer markets.

    Odds are accurate at the time of writing and subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

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