Real Madrid vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 February

Betiball's prediction for Real Madrid vs Benfica on 25 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Madrid vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Real Madrid vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 25/02/2026 16:00

Real Madrid
2 - 1
Finished
Benfica
90+6' event Cesar Palacios
90+1' event Fran Garcia / Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
84' event Cesar Palacios / Arda Guler
84' event Thiago Pitarch Pinar / Gonzalo Garcia Torres
80' event Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior
77' event Franco Mastantuono / Eduardo Camavinga
77' event David Alaba / Raul Asencio
57' event Raul Asencio
34' event Arda Guler Goal cancelled
16' event Aurelien Tchouameni
event 90+1' Sidny Lopes Cabral / Leandro Barreiro Martins
event 85' Enzo Barrenechea / Fredrik Aursnes
event 85' Franjo Ivanovic / Andreas Schjelderup
event 51' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
event 35' Richard Rios
event 14' Rafael Ferreira Silva
90+6' event Cesar Palacios
event 90+1' Sidny Lopes Cabral / Leandro Barreiro Martins
90+1' event Fran Garcia / Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
event 85' Enzo Barrenechea / Fredrik Aursnes
84' event Cesar Palacios / Arda Guler
event 85' Franjo Ivanovic / Andreas Schjelderup
84' event Thiago Pitarch Pinar / Gonzalo Garcia Torres
event 51' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi
80' event Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior
event 35' Richard Rios
77' event Franco Mastantuono / Eduardo Camavinga
event 14' Rafael Ferreira Silva
77' event David Alaba / Raul Asencio
57' event Raul Asencio
34' event Arda Guler Goal cancelled
16' event Aurelien Tchouameni
Real Madrid Real Madrid
Substitutions
#30 Franco Mastantuono
#4 David Alaba
#20 Fran Garcia
#38 Cesar Palacios
#45 Thiago Pitarch Pinar
#23 Ferland Mendy
#21 Brahim Diaz
#2 Daniel Carvajal Ramos
#13 Andriy Lunin
#26 Fran Gonzalez
#28 Jorge Cestero Sancho
#37 Manual Angel
Real Madrid Real Madrid Benfica Benfica
14Shots12
4Shots on Goal4
16Fouls10
4Corner Kick7
10Free kick16
2Offside0
2Yellow card2
15Aerial17
4Save2
8Successful Tackles7
7Interceptions7
25Long pass17
2Assist0
2Successful center5
5Substitution3
6Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
7Head Success9
4Blocked5
8Tackle6
11Dribbles9
9Throw-in12
571Passes441
90Attacks89
28Dangerous attacks45
2Corner Kicks(HT)3
2BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
10ShotsInsideBox8
4ShotsOutsideBox4
43DuelsWon51
1.11ExpectedGoals1.98
0.94xGOT1.88
21Touches In Opposition Box30
11AccurateCrosses19
36GroundDuelsWon42
7AerialDuelsWon9
18Clearances20
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#5 Enzo Barrenechea
#9 Franjo Ivanovic
#15 Sidny Lopes Cabral
#11 Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli
#6 Alexander Bahr
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#16 Manu Silva
#50 Diogo Ferreira
#4 Antonio Silva
#10 Georgiy Sudakov
#62 Jose Neto
#72 Anisio
Commentary
90+6' Cesar Palacios - Real Madrid receive a yellow card
90+1' Real Madrid — substitution: Fran Garcia / Alvaro Fernandez Carreras
90+1' Benfica — substitution: Sidny Lopes Cabral / Leandro Barreiro Martins
85' Benfica — substitution: Enzo Barrenechea / Fredrik Aursnes
85' Benfica — substitution: Franjo Ivanovic / Andreas Schjelderup
84' Real Madrid — substitution: Cesar Palacios / Arda Guler
84' Real Madrid — substitution: Thiago Pitarch Pinar / Gonzalo Garcia Torres
80' Goal! Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior - Real Madrid
77' Real Madrid — substitution: Franco Mastantuono / Eduardo Camavinga
77' Real Madrid — substitution: David Alaba / Raul Asencio
57' Raul Asencio - Real Madrid receive a yellow card
51' Nicolas Hernan Gonzalo Otamendi - Benfica receive a yellow card
35' Richard Rios - Benfica receive a yellow card
34' VAR review - Real Madrid
16' Goal! Aurelien Tchouameni - Real Madrid
14' Goal! Rafael Ferreira Silva - Benfica

How We Build the Real Madrid vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Madrid vs Benfica on 25 February 2026 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.

Real Madrid vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Madrid'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 Real Madrid and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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