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Aarhus vs Benfica prediction

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Kickoff
Thu, Aug 27, 06:00 PM
Round
Play-offs
Venue
Cepheus Park, Randers
Referee
D. Siebert

Recent form

Aarhus
13Very poor

Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -7 goal difference

Benfica
89Excellent

Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +12 goal difference

Our verdict

Strong
Market
Match Winner
Pick
Benfica to win
Confidence84%

BetGenius backs Benfica to win (Match Winner) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

Match preview

Aarhus host Portuguese giants Benfica in the UEFA Europa League, looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit suffered in their previous meeting on August 20. The Danish outfit has endured a testing run of fixtures, winning just one of their last five matches across all competitions, including a 2-2 domestic draw against Odense and defeats to Viborg and Sabah FA.

Benfica enter this second leg in commanding form, having netted 16 goals across their five recorded fixtures in the competition. Following their 3-1 victory over Aarhus, they also secured an emphatic 7-0 win against Casa Pia in recent outings. With no reported player absences in their squad, the visitors arrive with full tactical flexibility.

Aarhus face additional difficulties due to multiple fitness and selection concerns, with R. Gyamfi, N. Poulsen, and F. Tingager sidelined through injury, while C. Rosler, C. Storch, and K. Yakob remain unavailable. Given the scoring power Benfica displayed in the reverse fixture, the visitors hold a decisive structural advantage heading into Denmark.

Key factors

  • Benfica defeated Aarhus 3-1 in the reverse fixture on August 20, demonstrating control over the matchup.
  • Aarhus have won only 1 of their last 5 fixtures across all competitions, conceding 12 goals during that span.
  • Benfica have displayed formidable attacking depth, scoring 16 goals across their 5 recorded Europa League matches.
  • Aarhus must contend with significant squad absences, including injuries to R. Gyamfi, N. Poulsen, and F. Tingager.
  • Benfica report a fully available squad with no injuries or suspensions.

Team news

Aarhus

  • N. PoulsenAchilles Tendon Injury
  • F. TingagerInjury
  • O. HaugstrupInactive
  • T. KristjanssonInactive
  • G. LinksInactive
  • K. YakobInactive

Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Benfica

Team news unavailable for this fixture.

Statistical comparison

Aarhus at home vs Benfica away
3
Played
2
0-2-1
W-D-L
2-0-0
1
Scored /game
1.7
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
80%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%

Key players this season

Benfica

  • V. Pavlidis5G · 1A
  • Rafa2G · 1A
  • A. Schjelderup1G · 1A
  • D. Lukebakio1G · 1A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Head-to-head

Full record →
Aarhus
0
Draws
0
Benfica
1

Benfica have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.

  • 2026-08-20Benfica 3-1 Aarhus

1 published market

FeaturedWON
Market
Match Winner
Pick
Benfica to win
Confidence84%

Benfica demonstrated their attacking quality with a 3-1 victory over Aarhus in their meeting on August 20 and have maintained an impressive scoring rate of 3.2 goals per game across the recorded sample. With Aarhus also dealing with important defensive absences, Benfica’s superior firepower and recent head-to-head advantage make Benfica to Win the preferred selection.

Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.