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Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +7 goal difference
BetGenius backs Benfica to win (Match Winner) at 84% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
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.
Combined scoring rate: 3.4 goals per game (Aarhus at home plus Benfica away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +6 | 9 |
Benfica have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.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.
