Benfica
- Benfica are undefeated in their last five games in all competitions (W3, D2), including an impressive 2-0 away win against Ajax in the Champions League.
- Benfica have been a completely different proposition in 2025-2026 under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, who was appointed in September 2025 and has implemented a much more pragmatic, defense-first style at the club.
- In Enzo Barrenechea (one goal), they have a top scorer in this season’s UEFA Champions League, while midfielder Georgiy Sudakov has shown an eye for goal from midfield with two assists. This gives us some valuable insight for our SL Benfica vs Napoli betting tips as it showcases Benfica's attacking options.
Napoli
- Napoli are on a five-game winning streak in all competitions, beating Juventus 2-1 in their most recent Serie A game.
- Conte’s team are highly fluent in the transition, pressing their opponents at high-intensity with trigger-based pressing that allows them to punish errors in their opponents’ play.
- Napoli are extremely solid at the back and can burst forward with the kind of vertical urgency that makes them dangerous.
- Scott McTominay is their top scorer in the UEFA Champions League with three goals in five games, so he has a knack for the big European game while Kevin De Bruyne has been the engine room, providing two assists in three appearances.
Head-to-Head
Benfica have lost both home Champions League games in this group, while Napoli are yet to win on the road in the competition, with the Italians scoring just two goals in two road trips - this is an important stat to consider for any SL Benfica vs Napoli betting tips.
Key Players
- Enzo Barrenechea - one goal in this season’s UEFA Champions League.
- Scott McTominay - three goals in five in the UEFA Champions League.
- Kevin De Bruyne - two assists in three appearances.
- David Neres - three goals in his last five appearances for the club.
Betting Insights
- The match odds favor Benfica at 2.45, although Napoli are not far behind at 3.23.
- The Both Teams To Score market is available at 1.94.
Prediction
- Benfica have been in good form at home, with two draws in their last two home games, but Napoli are a step up in class and they come into the matchup on a roll after beating Juventus last weekend. Nevertheless, this SL Benfica vs Napoli prediction should factor in the hosts' recent European struggles at home.
- The Eagles have failed to win their two home games in the Champions League and have conceded an average of 2.00 goals per game at the Estádio da Luz.
- Napoli have scored a goal per match on average in their two away games in this competition and David Neres has been in a purple patch, hitting three goals in his last five appearances for the club.
- The visitors should have enough to edge this tense matchup, but with Mourinho back at Benfica and late-game stakes, both teams will be desperate for a point to define their European destiny.
