Benfica vs Monaco: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 February

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs Monaco on 18 February 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs Monaco preview before placing your bet.

Benfica vs Monaco: Starting Lineups Time : 18/02/2025 16:00

Benfica
3 - 3
Finished
Monaco
90+4' event Samuel Dahl Penalty cancelled
87' event Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
87' event Joao Rego / Orkun Kokcu
84' event Orkun Kokcu
76' event Evangelos Pavlidis
74' event Fredrik Aursnes Penalty awarded
71' event Zeki Amdouni
67' event Leandro Barreiro Martins
58' event Zeki Amdouni / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
58' event Samuel Dahl / Andreas Schjelderup
22' event Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
event 87' Lucas Michal / Takumi Minamino
event 81' George Ilenikhena
event 80' Kassoum Ouattara / Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva
event 80' George Ilenikhena / Christian Mawissa Elebi
event 65' Mika Bierith / Breel Donald Embolo
event 62' Maghnes Akliouche
event 51' Eliesse Ben Seghir
event 32' Takumi Minamino
90+4' event Samuel Dahl Penalty cancelled
event 87' Lucas Michal / Takumi Minamino
87' event Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
event 81' George Ilenikhena
87' event Joao Rego / Orkun Kokcu
event 80' Kassoum Ouattara / Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva
84' event Orkun Kokcu
event 80' George Ilenikhena / Christian Mawissa Elebi
76' event Evangelos Pavlidis
event 65' Mika Bierith / Breel Donald Embolo
74' event Fredrik Aursnes Penalty awarded
event 62' Maghnes Akliouche
71' event Zeki Amdouni
event 51' Eliesse Ben Seghir
67' event Leandro Barreiro Martins
event 32' Takumi Minamino
58' event Zeki Amdouni / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
58' event Samuel Dahl / Andreas Schjelderup
22' event Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#19 Andrea Belotti
#84 Joao Rego
#26 Samuel Dahl
#7 Zeki Amdouni
#81 Adrian Bajrami
#25 Gianluca Prestianni
#9 Arthur Mendonca Cabral
#60 Nuno Felix
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#86 Diogo Ferreira Prioste
#88 Tiago Freitas
#71 Leandro Santos
Benfica Benfica Monaco Monaco
10Shots15
7Shots on Goal6
14Fouls9
2Corner Kick3
9Free kick14
1Offside4
2Yellow card1
23Aerial17
3Save4
18Successful Tackles22
8Interceptions19
28Long pass15
2Assist2
4Substitution4
3Shots off goal9
0Hit The Post2
11Head Success9
0Blocked3
18Tackle22
8Dribbles10
30Throw-in17
337Passes510
96Attacks115
40Dangerous attacks42
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Monaco Monaco
Substitutions
#20 Kassoum Ouattara
#41 Lucas Michal
#21 George Ilenikhena
#14 Mika Bierith
#50 Yann Lienard
#37 Edan Diop
#28 Mamadou Coulibaly
#22 Mohammed Salisu Abdul Karim
#16 Philipp Kohn
#42 Saimon Bouabre
Commentary
90+4' VAR review - Benfica
87' Benfica — substitution: Andrea Belotti / Evangelos Pavlidis
87' Benfica — substitution: Joao Rego / Orkun Kokcu
87' Monaco — substitution: Lucas Michal / Takumi Minamino
84' Goal! Orkun Kokcu - Benfica
81' Goal! George Ilenikhena - Monaco
80' Monaco — substitution: Kassoum Ouattara / Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva
80' Monaco — substitution: George Ilenikhena / Christian Mawissa Elebi
76' Penalty scored! Evangelos Pavlidis - Benfica
74' VAR review - Benfica
71' Zeki Amdouni - Benfica receive a yellow card
67' Leandro Barreiro Martins - Benfica receive a yellow card
65' Monaco — substitution: Mika Bierith / Breel Donald Embolo
62' Maghnes Akliouche - Monaco receive a yellow card
58' Benfica — substitution: Zeki Amdouni / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
58' Benfica — substitution: Samuel Dahl / Andreas Schjelderup
51' Goal! Eliesse Ben Seghir - Monaco
32' Goal! Takumi Minamino - Monaco
22' Goal! Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu - Benfica

How We Build the Benfica vs Monaco Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs Monaco on 18 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs Monaco Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Monaco's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Benfica and Monaco sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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