O Benfica has the favoritism to win playing at home Bayer Leverkusenfor the 4th round of the Champions League league phase, this Wednesday (05/11), at 5pm (Brasília time), at Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon. The duel will be broadcast on HBO MAX.
The Benfica team is not having a good Champions League season, being in 35th place, with no points in three games. Therefore, there are three defeats. Leverkusen has two points, in 30th place.
*All odds in this article are subject to change
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Benfica x Bayer Leverkusen: odds and prediction
| Betano | Bet365 | Superb | |
| Benfica | 1.93 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Draw | 3.65 | 3.60 | 3.65 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 3.85 | 3.90 | 4.00 |
Prediction: Benfica wins
Despite not having won any points in the first three rounds, Benfica plays at home and has a slightly better team than Leverkusen, which despite being in recovery after the departure of coach Ten Hag, has a very weakened squad after the sales in the last window. The support of Portuguese fans combined with two recent defeats in the Portuguese Championship put the Eagles in favoritism.
Benfica x Bayer Leverkusen: predictions and betting tips
- Over 1.5 goals – 1.24 in Betano
- Both Mark Yes – 1.61 na Bet365
- But 0.5 chutes a gol de Pavlidis – 1.25 on WHO
Over 1.5 goals – odd 1.24
In two of Benfica’s three Champions League games there was more than one goal in the match. As both teams need to win, they can attack and have chances to score.
Both Score Yes – odd 1.61
In six games that the two teams faced each other, in four both teams scored. Therefore, it is always a duel of goals.
But 0.5 chutes a gol de Pavlidis – odd 1.25
Pavlidis is Benfica’s main player and their most advanced player. He may have a chance to finish.
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Benfica x Bayer Leverkusen: time and where to watch
- Champions League 2025/2026 – 4th round
- Data: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
- Time: 5pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Luz Stadium, in Lisbon (POR)
- Transmission: HBO MAX (streaming)
Benfica: moment and latest information
Benfica, despite not doing well in the Champions League, is in a good phase in the Portuguese Championship, being in 3rd place. The team, led by José Mourinho, comes from three consecutive victories.
For the game, the Reds will be without four players, all due to injury: Dedic, Bah, Bruma and Manu.
Benfica’s probable lineup
Trubin; Araújo, Otamendi and Antonio Silva; Ivanovic, Richard Ríos, Barrenechea and Oursnes; Lukebakio, Sudakov and Pavlidis. Technical: Jose Mourinho.
Benfica’s last games
- 01/11 – Victory 0 x 3 Benfica – Portuguese Championship
- 29/10 – Benfica 3 x 0 Tondela – Portuguese Championship
- 25/10 – Benfica 5 x 0 Arouca – Portuguese Championship
- 21/10 – Newcastle 3 x 0 Benfica – Champions League
- 17/10 – Chaves 0 x 2 Benfica – Portuguese Championship
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Bayer Leverkusen: moment and latest information
Leverkusen is already experiencing a more unstable phase of the season. In the last five games, there are two defeats and three wins.
For the game against Benfica, coach Kasper Hujlmand has six absences: the suspended Andrich, in addition to the injured Ezequiel Fernández, Lucas Vázquez, Tape, Tella and Palacios.
Probable lineup for Bayer Leverkusen
Flecken; Quansah, Bade and Tapsoba; Arthur, Maza, Grimal, Grimal, Poku and Hoffman; Schick. Technical: Kasper Hujlmand.
Bayer Leverkusen’s latest games
- 01/11 – Bayern 3 x 0 Leverkusen – Bundesliga
- 10/29 – Paderborn 2 x 4 Leverkusen – German Cup
- 26/10 – Leverkusen 2 x 0 Freiburg – Bundesliga
- 21/10 – Leverkusen 2 x 7 PSG – Champions League
- 18/10 – Mainz 3 x 4 Leverkusen – Bundesliga
