Juventus have already assured themselves of a spot in the Champions League group stage play-offs but a win against Benfica on Wednesday night could mean automatic qualification for the next round. A draw might prove enough for the Portuguese side to clinch their spot in the play-offs but a win would guarantee it, so there is plenty for both teams to play for.
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Juventus vs Benfica prediction: Will Benfica avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Juventus have only managed to win one of their last six matches across all competitions.
- Benfica have picked up three wins and a draw from their last six fixtures.
- Both teams have scored in four of the hosts' last six outings.
- Four of Benfica's last five matches have ended with both teams scoring.
Correct score prediction: Juventus 1-2 Benfica
With Juventus not needing a result on Wednesday night and the history between these two clubs favouring the visitors, we're backing Benfica to secure a 2-1 win in Turin, though, our double chance bet on the Portuguese side does leave room for the game to end in a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Juventus the favourite
- HOME: 39/29 (2.34) – 42.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Juventus are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 42.6%, but we can see Benfica causing an upset on Wednesday night.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Benfica lead
Benfica have secured three wins, one draw and suffered one defeat from their last five competitive and non-competitive games against Juventus, running out 4-3 winners when the pair last locked horns in 2022.
UEFA Champions League 25/10/22
Benfica
Juventus
UEFA Champions League 14/09/22
Juventus
Benfica
Elite Club Friendlies 28/07/18
Benfica
Juventus
UEFA Europa League 01/05/14
Juventus
Benfica
UEFA Europa League 24/04/14
Benfica
Juventus
Juventus preview: Out of form
Italian giants Juventus have only managed to win one of their last six matches in league and cup, slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Napoli over the weekend.
The Old lady's last outing in the Champions League also ended disappointingly, as Belgian side Club Brugge held firm at home to secure a goalless draw.
Arkadiusz Milik, Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal will all miss the final round of group games in the Champions League due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Cambiaso, Gatti, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Thuram, Kolo Muani, González & Yıldız
Italy Serie A 10/05/25
D
Lazio
1
Juventus
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
D
Bologna
1
Juventus
1
Italy Serie A 27/04/25
W
Monza
0
Juventus
2
Italy Serie A 23/04/25
L
Parma
1
Juventus
0
Italy Serie A 12/04/25
W
Lecce
1
Juventus
2
Benfica preview: Unlucky against Barcelona
Benfica have been scoring goals for fun of late and head into Wednesday's clash with Juventus as the form favourite.
The Portuguese side played out a nine-goal thriller with Barcelona last week but came out on the wrong end of a 5-4 scoreline which means that they can't really afford to lose against Juventus on Wednesday night.
The visitors have been given a clean bill of health ahead of their trip to Turin for what should prove to be an exciting 90 minutes.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Otamendi, Bah, Silva, Fernandez, Di María, Florentino, Barreiro, Kokcu, Cabral & Akturkoğlu
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Sporting
1
Benfica
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 03/05/25
W
Estoril
1
Benfica
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
AVS
0
Benfica
6
Portugal Cup 23/04/25
W
FC Tirsense
0
Benfica
4
Portugal Primeira Liga 19/04/25
W
Guimaraes
0
Benfica
3
Player to watch – Muhammed Akturkoglu
Summer signing Muhammed Akturkoglu has made an impressive start to his career with Benfica and we've highlighted the former Galatasaray man as our player to watch against Juventus.
Akturkoglu has scored six goals in 15 Primeira Liga appearances this season as well as scoring three times in seven Champions League games for the club.
Will Akturkoglu add to his three Champions League goals?
Benfica play an open, attacking style of football that often leads to goals going in at both ends of the pitch and we can see their Turkish international getting on the scoreboard against Juventus.