Chelsea vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 30 September

Betiball's prediction for Chelsea vs Benfica on 30 September 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Chelsea vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Chelsea vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 30/09/2025 15:00

Chelsea
1 - 0
Finished
Benfica
90+6' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
80' event Reece James / Malo Gusto
80' event Josh Acheampong / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
62' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
61' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Tyrique George
61' event Jamie Bynoe-Gittens / Alejandro Garnacho
54' event Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonc / Facundo Buonanotte
46' event Facundo Buonanotte
45+1' event Enzo Fernandez
18' event Richard Rios
event 89' Henrique Pereira Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes
event 88' Tomas Araujo
event 83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 77' Andreas Schjelderup / Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli
event 77' Leandro Barreiro Martins / Richard Rios
event 77' Franjo Ivanovic / Georgiy Sudakov
event 73' Tomas Araujo / Antonio Silva
event 63' Fredrik Aursnes
event 49' Richard Rios
event 34' Enzo Barrenechea
90+6' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 89' Henrique Pereira Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes
80' event Reece James / Malo Gusto
event 88' Tomas Araujo
80' event Josh Acheampong / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
event 83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
62' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
event 77' Andreas Schjelderup / Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli
61' event João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Tyrique George
event 77' Leandro Barreiro Martins / Richard Rios
61' event Jamie Bynoe-Gittens / Alejandro Garnacho
event 77' Franjo Ivanovic / Georgiy Sudakov
54' event Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonc / Facundo Buonanotte
event 73' Tomas Araujo / Antonio Silva
46' event Facundo Buonanotte
event 63' Fredrik Aursnes
45+1' event Enzo Fernandez
event 49' Richard Rios
18' event Richard Rios
event 34' Enzo Barrenechea
Chelsea Chelsea
Substitutions
#41 Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonc
#11 Jamie Bynoe-Gittens
#20 João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
#24 Reece James
#34 Josh Acheampong
#50 Max Merrick
#12 Filip Jorgensen
#21 Jorrel Hato
#45 Romeo Lavia
#46 Reggie Walsh
#38 Marc Guiu
Chelsea Chelsea Benfica Benfica
8Shots9
3Shots on Goal3
13Fouls14
3Corner Kick5
14Free kick13
1Offside2
4Yellow card5
1Red card0
15Aerial17
3Save3
30Successful Tackles16
10Interceptions12
21Long pass9
3Successful center3
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal4
0Hit The Post1
8Head Success8
1Blocked2
17Tackle12
7Dribbles10
19Throw-in20
512Passes400
134Attacks83
46Dangerous attacks35
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#44 Tomas Araujo
#18 Leandro Barreiro Martins
#9 Franjo Ivanovic
#21 Andreas Schjelderup
#39 Henrique Pereira Araujo
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#50 Diogo Ferreira
#3 Rafael Obrador
#64 Goncalo Oliveira
#84 Joao Rego
#86 Diogo Ferreira Prioste
#68 Joao Veloso
Commentary
90+6' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea receive second yellow card
89' Benfica — substitution: Henrique Pereira Araujo / Fredrik Aursnes
88' Tomas Araujo - Benfica receive a yellow card
83' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Benfica receive a yellow card
80' Chelsea — substitution: Reece James / Malo Gusto
80' Chelsea — substitution: Josh Acheampong / Benoit Badiashile Mukinayi
77' Benfica — substitution: Andreas Schjelderup / Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli
77' Benfica — substitution: Leandro Barreiro Martins / Richard Rios
77' Benfica — substitution: Franjo Ivanovic / Georgiy Sudakov
73' Benfica — substitution: Tomas Araujo / Antonio Silva
63' Fredrik Aursnes - Benfica receive a yellow card
62' João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus - Chelsea receive a yellow card
61' Chelsea — substitution: João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus / Tyrique George
61' Chelsea — substitution: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens / Alejandro Garnacho
54' Chelsea — substitution: Estevao Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonc / Facundo Buonanotte
49' Richard Rios - Benfica receive a yellow card
46' Facundo Buonanotte - Chelsea receive a yellow card
45+1' Enzo Fernandez - Chelsea receive a yellow card
34' Enzo Barrenechea - Benfica receive a yellow card
18' Own goal! Richard Rios - Chelsea

How We Build the Chelsea vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Chelsea vs Benfica on 30 September 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.

Chelsea vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Chelsea's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica'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 Chelsea and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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