🎯 Benfica Qualification Odds (Model)
Currently 1st (9 pts from 3 matches). Expected points 19.5. Remaining matches simulated (2026-10-23). Europa League standings →
📅 Benfica UEL Fixtures (8 Matches)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will Benfica qualify from the Europa League league phase?
The model gives Benfica a 96% chance of the top 8 (straight to the round of 16), 100% of finishing in the top 24 (at least a play-off) and 0% of going out. Currently 1st (9 pts from 3 matches). Expected points: 19.5. The 54 matches played keep their real score; the rest were simulated 4,000 times (2026-10-23) with the simulator's model: Poisson goals driven by team ratings.
Who does Benfica play in the Europa League 2026/27 league phase?
Benfica's 8 opponents: AC Milan, Celtic, Omonia Nicosia, Lech Poznań, Viktoria Plzeň, OFI Crete, N.E.C. Nijmegen, AZ Alkmaar (4 home, 4 away).
How many points does Benfica need for the top 8?
In the UEFA Europa League league phase (8 matches, at most 24 points) 16 points are enough for the top 8 and 10 points for the play-off places (9-24) 90% of the time. 15 points give about an even chance of the top 8, 9 of the top 24. Source: 4,000 simulated league phases of the PredictLeague model, played matches included (2026-10-23).
How can I predict Benfica's results?
Enter your scores for Benfica's matches in the simulator; every other match is simulated 1,000 times and you see Benfica's likely position and top 8 / play-off chances straight away.
AC Milan
AZ Alkmaar
Anderlecht
Ararat-Armenia
Bayer Leverkusen
Beşiktaş
Bournemouth
Celje
Celta Vigo
Celtic
Crystal Palace
Ferencváros
GNK Dinamo
Hapoel Beer-Sheva
Hoffenheim
Jagiellonia
Juventus
Lech Poznań
Levski Sofia
Lillestrøm
Lyon
Marseille
N.E.C. Nijmegen
OFI Crete
Olympiacos
Omonia Nicosia
Real Sociedad
Rennes
Salzburg
Sparta Praha
Sturm Graz
Sunderland
Torreense
Union SG
Viktoria Plzeň