Chelsea vs Benfica Predictions

Despite Chelsea’s underwhelming start and a poor run, we expect them to make the most of their home advantage to win the game against Benfica

Match info: UEFA Champions League

Venue: Stamford Bridge, London

Date: Tuesday, 30^th September 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

A 'special' evening is in store at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night, as Benfica boss Jose Mourinho enjoys a Chelsea homecoming in the league phase of the Champions League.

The 62-year-old takes charge of his first UCL game for the Eagles at his former headquarters, where both the hosts and the visitors seek to get off the mark in Europe at the second attempt.

Head-to-head:

• Chelsea have won two of the two UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Benfica nave never recorded a victory against the Blues.
• Chelsea scored three goals in those games.
• Benfica hit the back of the net just once.
• Chelsea beat Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer.
• The Blues also won 2-1 when both teams met in the Europa League.
• Chelsea are coming after defeats to United, Bayern and Brighton
• Their last three encounters produced at least three goals.

Form:

• Chelsea in the UCL: L
• Chelsea in all competitions: D-L-L-W-L
• Benfica in the UCL: L
• Benfica in all competitions: D-L-W-D-W

Team News:

• Chelsea will miss the services of Wesley Fofana and Cole Palmer.
• Benfica will miss the presence of Bruma.

Player(s) to watch:

• Robert Sanchez has plied his trade with teams like Brighton and Hove Albion before making a move to London. He played a crucial role in helping the Blues win the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup this year.
• Vangelis Pavlidis has donned jerseys of teams like AZ Alkmaar, Borussia Dortmund and Bochum before making a move to Lisbon in 2024. He has even represented the Greece national team on several occasions and was part of the Benfica squad that won the Taca da Liga last season.