Match Preview & Team Form for Chelsea vs SL Benfica
Looking to understand the match Chelsea vs SL Benfica, here’s an overview for your best betting experience.
Betting Tips
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Chelsea to Win
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Both Teams to Score – Yes
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Value Bet: Correct Score 2-1 Chelsea
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Chelsea are going through a patchy spell but have shown signs of improvement. Their squad depth gives them options in attack even if key players are missing.
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Benfica have been strong overall this season, especially away. They score regularly and have a good defensive record in many matches.
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Historically, Chelsea hold the upper hand in head-to-head matchups vs Benfica. Outcomes have often been close, but Chelsea tend to win or at least avoid loss in many of those games.
Key Stats & Insights
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Benfica are unbeaten in many of their recent matches and have been consistent in both home and away fixtures.
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Chelsea have kept clean sheets in a good number of recent wins and score enough goals, especially at home, to remain dangerous.
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Chelsea’s home advantage and attacking talent could be decisive. Benfica will likely try to stay compact and exploit counter-attacks or set pieces.
Predictions & Probability Breakdown
Bet Market | Prediction | Estimated Probability |
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Match Winner | Chelsea Win | ~ 60-65% |
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | Yes | ~ 55-60% |
Total Goals Over 2.5 | Yes | ~ 60-65% |
Correct Score | Chelsea 2-1 Benfica | ~ 12-15% |
Final Prediction & Strategy
Predicted Scoreline: Chelsea 2-1 Benfica
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Expect Chelsea to dominate possession and create several chances, especially from wide areas and midfield creativity.
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Benfica will try to respond through quick transitions or set pieces; likely to get one goal, but may struggle to contain Chelsea’s pressure.
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The match should be competitive and feature goals at both ends.
Summary
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Match: Chelsea vs SL Benfica — Champions League / European Cup Fixture
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Kick-off: 30 September 2025, 22:00 EAT
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Chelsea: Home advantage, depth in attack, decent recent defensive record
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Benfica: Strong overall form, good away performances, capable of goals
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Top Pick: Chelsea Win
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Other Picks: Over 2.5 Goals; BTTS Yes; Correct Score 2-1