{"id":1401865,"date":"2025-09-29T13:49:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1401865"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:49:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:49:55","slug":"match-preview-chelsea-vs-benfica-30-09-25-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-chelsea-vs-benfica-30-09-25-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea vs Benfica: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s a fresh chapter as Chelsea welcome Benfica for a rare European clash with both sides eager to ignite their campaign after opening setbacks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The match at Stamford Bridge promises intrigue: Chelsea are seeking to bounce back from a shaky start, while Benfica arrive, under new boss Jose Mourinho, with superior recent performances but a missed opportunity to convert dominance into wins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With both teams level on points and no historical meetings to reference, the stakes are high for a statement victory in this early group stage encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Benfica’s attacking stats and Chelsea’s need for a response, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in both teams to score, given Benfica’s creativity and Chelsea’s vulnerabilities at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Betway<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because Benfica create chances (8 big chances in 5 games), Chelsea conceded 3 in their opener. Both teams scored in their opening Champions League games and this should be another attacking encounter between two sides looking for their first win the competition this season. Domestically, Chelsea have averaged 1.83 goals scored per game and conceded 1.33.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Betway<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to Benfica\u2019s high shot volume (73 in 5), Chelsea\u2019s leaky defence. With both teams scoring plenty of goals (Chelsea 11 in 5, in the Premier League, Benfica 13 in 7 in Liga Portugal) but both conceding at a quick rate too, this game should be really open and the goals should flow.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Our approach: Start with Both Teams to Score as the banker, add Over 2.5 Goals for accumulator potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea vs Benfica match odds<\/h2>\n\n\n