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Benfica vs Aarhus Prediction, Tips & Odds

Benfica vs Aarhus

UEFA Europa LeaguePlay-offs
Benfica
WDDWW
VS
Aarhus
LLWDW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
2.00
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.82 (implied 55.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 57.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.74). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (57.6% vs 55.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Benfica to win against Aarhus, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Benfica has shown strong form recently, with three wins and two draws in their last five matches. This unbeaten run highlights their resilience and ability to secure points, making them a formidable opponent in the Europa League play-offs. On the other hand, Aarhus has had a mixed bag of results, recording two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. While they have managed to pick up points, their inconsistency could hinder their chances against a well-performing side like Benfica. The need for a more stable performance will be crucial for Aarhus if they hope to challenge effectively. The model gives Benfica a higher win probability, reflecting their stronger recent form. However, one caveat is that if Aarhus can capitalize on any defensive lapses from Benfica, they could potentially upset the prediction. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this conclusion, our analysis team utilizes an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Benfica Win71%1.17
Draw15%6.93
Aarhus Win15%12.47
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8256.4%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3068.4%

Combined goal output is high (4.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Benfica 2-0 Aarhus
7.3713.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Benfica -0.0
1.0265%

Benfica have been the stronger side, winning 61% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
7.37
13.6%
3-0
7.49
13.4%
2-1
9.09
11.2%
3-1
9.52
10.6%
4-0
9.85
10.3%
1-0
10.08
10.0%

Our model projects a 2-0 Benfica win as the most likely scoreline at 13.6% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Benfica clean sheets, in line with their 29% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Benfica
-0.0
1.02
Aarhus
+0.0
9.95

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Benfica are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Benfica vs Aarhus
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.176.8015.001.333.201.771.90
Marathonbet
1.176.7513.751.283.081.801.88
Betfair
1.187.0012.001.333.25
Pinnacle
1.158.2311.941.253.07
SBO
1.205.517.91
William Hill
1.186.0011.001.801.91
Bet365
1.177.0013.001.363.002.001.73
1xBet
1.197.6516.001.283.081.801.90
Unibet
1.148.0013.001.233.651.721.97
888Sport
1.186.0011.001.303.101.801.91
Betano
1.217.2012.001.353.201.851.88
BetVictor
1.157.0013.001.303.301.801.90

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
95.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
86.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
51.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBenfica or Draw
85%1.03
12Benfica or Aarhus
86%1.08
X2Draw or Aarhus
29%4.48

Head to Head

No head-to-head data available.

Key Statistics

2026 Season
BenficaAarhus
2.54Goals p.g.1.87
1Goals conceded p.g.1.23
29%Clean sheets23%
61%Win rate48%
3.54Avg goals in match3.1
2.79xG per game1.54
0.11xGA per game-0.15
53%Possession %50%
6.8Shots on target / game4.7
8.2Corners per game5.0
Benfica
Recent Form

Benfica have won 11 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Benfica 2-2 and beat Benfica 6-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 7D 4L from the last 28 games (61% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BenficaAll competitions
17 Aug
Casa Pia
0-7
Benfica
Primeira Liga
13 Aug
Heart Of Midlothian
1-1
Benfica
UEFA Europa League
09 Aug
Benfica
2-2
Academico Viseu
Primeira Liga
06 Aug
Benfica
6-1
Heart Of Midlothian
UEFA Europa League
30 Jul
Benfica
5-0
FC ST. Gallen
UEFA Europa League
24 Jul
Benfica
5-1
CF Os Belenenses
Friendlies Clubs
17
Win
61%
7
Draw
25%
4
Lost
14%
Aarhus
Recent Form

Aarhus have won 6 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Aarhus 2-1 and lost to Sabah FA 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 10D 6L from the last 31 games (48% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AarhusAll competitions
14 Aug
Viborg
2-1
Aarhus
Superliga
11 Aug
Sabah FA
4-0
Aarhus
UEFA Champions League
05 Aug
Aarhus
2-1
Sabah FA
UEFA Champions League
01 Aug
Lyngby
2-2
Aarhus
Superliga
29 Jul
Lech Poznan
0-3
Aarhus
UEFA Champions League
25 Jul
Aarhus
1-1
Brondby
Superliga
15
Win
48%
10
Draw
32%
6
Lost
19%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Benfica

No reported absences

Aarhus

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Benfica Win1.17 (70.9%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.30 (68.4%)
Both Teams Score1.82 (56.4%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals3.19 (31.6%)
BTTS No1.89 (43.6%)
Speculative
Draw6.93 (14.5%)
Aarhus Win12.47 (14.7%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Benfica have averaged 8.2 corners per match at home; Aarhus 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.6 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Benfica have generated 2.79 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 61% of them. They put 6.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Benfica player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.