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Benfica will look to extend their impressive European campaign when they welcome Lech Poznan to the Estadio da Luz on Thursday evening, with Marco Silva's side aiming to take another step towards the knockout rounds.
The Portuguese outfit have collected nine points from their opening three league-phase fixtures to lead the 36-team standings, whereas Lech are down in 32nd place after taking just one point from their first three matches.
The visitors arrive in Lisbon after enjoying a productive spell in domestic competition, but their European difficulties leave them facing a demanding assignment against one of the tournament's early frontrunners.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Benfica vs. Lech Poznan key stats
- All four of Benfica's Europa League home victories this year have come by a margin of at least two goals.
- Lech have lost both previous meetings with Benfica in European competition.
- Vangelis Pavlidis has scored in each of his last four appearances for the Eagles.
- Lech have lost two of their three Europa League league-phase matches this season, both by multiple-goal margins.
Benfica vs. Lech Poznan preview: Hosts look to extend European dominance against struggling visitors
Benfica vs Lech Poznan — Tale of the Tape
| Benfica | vs | Lech Poznan |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd (Primeira Liga) | Position | 1st (Ekstraklasa) |
| 25 | Points | 31 |
| 27 | Goals For | 32 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 11 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 3 |
| 2nd (H) | Home / Away Rank | 3rd (A) |
Benfica are enjoying their 2026-27 European campaign, having established themselves as one of the early pace-setters following a 2-0 victory over AC Milan before 4-1 triumphs over Celtic and Omonioa.
Silva's men have also been almost unstoppable in recent weeks, winning 14 of their last 15 matches, including each of their most recent six matches.
The Eagles’ domestic performances have kept them firmly involved in the title race, as they sit second in the Primeira Liga with 22 points from nine matches, although Porto have opened up a five-point advantage at the top.
Benfica's 1-0 victory over Alverca last weekend was secured by a 51st-minute Pavlidis penalty, and the result extended their winning sequence despite being their first clean sheet in five matches.
Lech, meanwhile, have struggled to translate their domestic success into European results, although their 1-1 draw against Sunderland on matchday three at least provided a first point after consecutive defeats.
Frederiksen's side have conceded nine goals in the league phase, leaving them with one of the competition's weakest defensive records, while their solitary strike came through Leo Bengtsson's late equaliser against the Black Cats.
Lech’s domestic campaign has been considerably more encouraging, with a 3-1 win over Wisla Krakow last weekend extending their Ekstraklasa winning run to five matches.
That victory also left Lech three points clear at the top of the Polish standings after collecting 31 points from a possible 36, suggesting that their European difficulties have not carried over into their domestic performances.
Lech have also failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last seven away matches across all competitions, a record that will be a concern against a Benfica side possessing several different sources of attacking threat.
Benfica vs. Lech Poznan form guide & betting tips
| Benfica | vs | Lech Poznan |
|---|---|---|
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Form | WDWLW |
| 15 | Goals For | 12 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 5 |
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UEFA Europa League | LLD |
Whispers predicts: Benfica 4-1 Lech Poznan
Benfica over 2.5 team goals at 1.57 (4/7) is an appealing selection, as the hosts have the attacking depth to put Lech under sustained pressure and should have enough opportunities to reach three goals or more.
Pavlidis to score at any time at 1.39 (39/100) is worth considering, with the Greek striker playing a decisive role in Benfica's attack and likely to have opportunities to add to his recent scoring run.
Benfica -1 handicap at 1.44 (11/25) also offers an attractive option, as Silva's side should be capable of winning by more than a single goal against opponents who have struggled to contain stronger European teams.
A 4-1 Benfica victory at 13.00 (12/1) looks a reasonable correct-score selection, with the hosts expected to dominate the attacking exchanges, although Lech could still find a way through given their improved domestic performances.
> Benfica over 2.5 team goals at 1.57 (4/7) | Likelihood: Probable
> Anytime goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis at 1.39 (39/100) | Likelihood: Possible
> Benfica -1 handicap at 1.44 (11/25) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Benfica 4-1 Lech Poznan at 13.00 (12/1) | Likelihood: Outsider