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Last 5 matches · 3W-1D-1L · +5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +7 goal difference
BetGenius backs Yes (Both Teams to Score) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
AC Milan welcome Benfica to San Siro for the opening round of the UEFA Europa League stage, bringing together two sides in strong attacking form. The Italian hosts come into the contest having gone unbeaten across their last four outings, which featured victories over Torino and Venezia alongside a 1-1 draw at Juventus.
Benfica arrive in Milan riding a five-match winning streak across all competitions. The Portuguese outfit have been prolific in the final third, finding the net 15 times over their last five fixtures, with forward V. Pavlidis leading the line with five goals and one assist on the season.
With both sides showing consistent finishing ability and Benfica maintaining a flawless record of scoring in every match played this campaign, this European tie shapes up as an open and competitive encounter where chances should present themselves at both ends.
Combined scoring rate: 4.5 goals per game (AC Milan at home plus Benfica away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BenficaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Bayer LeverkusenPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +8 | 9 |
| 3 | BournemouthPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ferencvarosi TCPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 21 | Red Bull SalzburgPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -3 | 4 |
| 22 | AnderlechtPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| 23 | 1899 HoffenheimPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | AC MilanPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 25 | Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 26 | OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 27 | Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 |
Benfica have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Benfica have demonstrated significant attacking firepower, averaging 3.2 goals per match across their six fixtures while failing to score in zero matches. They have also conceded in several away trips, averaging 1.3 goals against on the road. AC Milan have scored in four of their last five matches, netting nine goals in that sequence. Given the attacking rhythm of both teams, both sides finding the back of the net is the most probable outcome.
Published September 14, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
