Benfica vs Lech Poznań Prediction | Europa League | 05/11

The encounter between Benfica and Lech Poznań is set to kick off at 20:00 on Thursday, 05/11, at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica.

This Europa League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

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1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Benfica vs Lech Poznań fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Benfica

• Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
• Won 5 of their last 5 matches
• Undefeated in their last 5 clashes

Lech Poznań

• Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
• Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
• Both teams scored in 4 out of Lech Poznań's last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 9/4

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Match Result

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	1/8	8/1	16/1	1/4	5/2
	1/8	6/1	12/1	1/3	2/1
	1/8	8/1	14/1	1/4	11/4

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Benfica Preview

Benfica is coming to the clash with Lech Poznań with the current statistics in the Europa League:

• Matches played: 9

• Wins: 7

• Draws: 1

• Losses: 1

• Goals Scored: 29 (Avg. 3.22)

• Goals Conceded: 8 (Avg. 0.89)

When having a broader look at Benfica's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:

• Matches played: 18

• Wins: 14

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 2

• Goals Scored: 55 (Avg. 3.06)

• Goals Conceded: 16 (Avg. 0.89)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Benfica

Goals Scored: 55

Goals Conceded: 16

Average Goals Scored: 3.06

Average Goals Conceded: 0.89

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: 39

Date	Game	Result
02/11	Benfica 1 - 0 Alverca	W
26/10	Santa Clara 1 - 2 Benfica	W
22/10	Omonia Nicosia 1 - 4 Benfica	W
15/10	Benfica 4 - 1 Celtic	W
11/10	Benfica 2 - 0 Vitória Guimarães	W

Benfica to win the match: 1/8

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Lech Poznań Preview

On the other hand, Lech Poznań comes into this fixture with the following statistics in Europa League:

• Matches played: 7

• Wins: 3

• Draws: 2

• Losses: 2

• Goals Scored: 16 (Avg. 2.29)

• Goals Conceded: 11 (Avg. 1.57)

Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:

• Matches played: 21

• Wins: 14

• Draws: 3

• Losses: 4

• Goals Scored: 53 (Avg. 2.52)

• Goals Conceded: 27 (Avg. 1.29)

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Lech Poznań

Goals Scored: 53

Goals Conceded: 27

Average Goals Scored: 2.52

Average Goals Conceded: 1.29

Wins: 14

Goal Difference: 26

Date	Game	Result
31/10	Lech Poznań 3 - 1 Wisła Kraków	W
25/10	Legia Warszawa 1 - 2 Lech Poznań	W
22/10	Lech Poznań 1 - 1 Sunderland	D
18/10	Lech Poznań 6 - 1 Korona Kielce	W
15/10	Lech Poznań 0 - 4 Bayer Leverkusen	L

Lech Poznań to win the match: 14/1

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Statistical Insights for Benfica vs Lech Poznań

With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.

Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:

Key metrics

Team Form

Benfica

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W W W	3
Home	W W W W W	3
Away	W W L W W	2.4

Lech Poznań

Europe - Europa League

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D W L	2
Home	W D W L W	2
Away	W W L L W	1.8

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Home Win

1/8

87.72%

Draw

6/1

13.89%

Away Win

14/1

6.67%

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Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Benfica

13

last 5 matches

Lech Poznań

12

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Benfica scored +8% more goals than Lech Poznań in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Lech Poznań goals scored count, last 5 matches

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Alverca

1

Santa Clara

2

Omonia Nicosia

4

Celtic

4

Vitória Guimarães

2

3

Wisła Kraków

2

Legia Warszawa

1

Sunderland

6

Korona Kielce

0

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Goals Conceded

Benfica

3

last 5 matches

Lech Poznań

8

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Lech Poznań conceded +167% more goals than Benfica in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Lech Poznań goals conceded count, last 5 matches

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Alverca

0

Santa Clara

1

Omonia Nicosia

1

Celtic

1

Vitória Guimarães

0

1

Wisła Kraków

1

Legia Warszawa

1

Sunderland

1

Korona Kielce

4

Bayer Leverkusen

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Key metrics

Corners

Benfica

35

last 5 matches

Lech Poznań

24

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Benfica received +46% more corners than Lech Poznań in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Lech Poznań corners count, last 5 matches

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Alverca

8

Santa Clara

3

Omonia Nicosia

5

Celtic

8

Vitória Guimarães

11

7

Wisła Kraków

5

Legia Warszawa

3

Sunderland

5

Korona Kielce

4

Bayer Leverkusen

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Cards

Benfica

15

last 5 matches

Lech Poznań

5

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Benfica received +200% more cards than Lech Poznań in the last 5 matches.

Benfica and Lech Poznań cards count, last 5 matches

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Alverca

1

Santa Clara

5

Omonia Nicosia

4

Celtic

3

Vitória Guimarães

2

0

Wisła Kraków

2

Legia Warszawa

0

Sunderland

2

Korona Kielce

1

Bayer Leverkusen

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.