Benfica v Lech Poznan match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Thu 5 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Benfica are clear favourites. Benfica have won their last five matches, while Lech Poznan have won three of their last five. Head-to-head records, lineups and injury information are not available.
How the match could end · bookmaker odds before kick-off
- 84%Benfica win
- 10%Draw
- 6%Lech Poznan win
Bookmaker odds, margin removed · prices at Thu 5 Nov 2026 · 18:00 GMT
Goals · bookmaker odds, margin removed
- Over 2.5 goals76%
- Under 2.5 goals24%
- Both teams score: yes50%
- Both teams score: no50%
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Form · newest first
BenficaLast 5: 5 wins, no draws, no defeats
- won1–0v Alverca
- won2–1at Santa Clara
- won4–1at Omonia Nicosia
- won4–1v Celtic
- won2–0v Vitória SC
Lech PoznanLast 5: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
- won3–1v Wisla Krakow
- won2–1at Legia Warszawa
- drew1–1v Sunderland
- won6–1v Korona Kielce
- lost0–4v Bayer Leverkusen
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
League phase
Table as of 5 Nov 2026, 05:52 GMT · Source: API-Football
Benfica2 of 36 · 9 pointsPlaces 1–8 after the league phase go straight to the round of 16Lech Poznan32 of 36 · 1 pointPlaces 25–36 after the league phase are eliminated8th place has 7 points; 24th place has 3 points.
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| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Olympiakos Piraeus | 4 | +3 | 10 | DrawnWonWonWon |
| 2 | Benfica | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 3 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | +8 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 4 |  Bournemouth | 3 | +7 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 5 |  Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | +6 | 9 | WonWonWon |
| 6 |  Union St. Gilloise | 3 | +7 | 7 | WonDrawnWon |
| 7 |  Juventus | 3 | +6 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 8 |  Beşiktaş | 3 | +4 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 9 |  Sunderland | 3 | +2 | 7 | DrawnWonWon |
| 10 |  AZ Alkmaar | 3 | +4 | 6 | WonWonLost |
| 11 |  Omonia Nicosia | 3 | +1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 12 |  Rennes | 4 | +1 | 6 | DrawnDrawnWonDrawn |
| 13 |  Lyon | 3 | -1 | 6 | LostWonWon |
| 14 |  Real Sociedad | 3 | +5 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 3 | +3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 16 |  Sparta Praha | 3 | +2 | 4 | LostDrawnWon |
| 17 |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 0 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 18 |  Dinamo Zagreb | 3 | -1 | 4 | LostWonDrawn |
| 19 |  Sturm Graz | 3 | -2 | 4 | WonLostDrawn |
| 20 |  NEC Nijmegen | 3 | -3 | 4 | WonDrawnLost |
| 21 |  Red Bull Salzburg | 3 | -3 | 4 | DrawnLostWon |
| 22 |  Anderlecht | 3 | +1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 23 |  1899 Hoffenheim | 3 | 0 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 24 |  AC Milan | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 25 |  Celta Vigo | 3 | -1 | 3 | WonLostLost |
| 26 |  OFI | 3 | -1 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 27 |  Jagiellonia | 3 | -2 | 3 | LostWonLost |
| 28 |  Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 | LostLostWon |
| 29 |  Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 30 |  Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 | LostLostDrawn |
| 31 |  Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 | LostDrawnLost |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 | DrawnLostLost |
| 33 |  Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 34 |  Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 35 |  Celtic | 3 | -6 | 0 | LostLostLost |
| 36 |  Ararat-Armenia | 3 | -9 | 0 | LostLostLost |
Lines after 8th and 24th place mark the zones. The two teams of this match are in bold.
In Europe this season
Benfica
9 games: 7 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost (90 minutes)
xG 6.94 for, 3.25 against, in 3 games with xG
- Wonat Omonia NicosiaUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20264–1xG 3.08–0.91
- Wonv CelticUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20264–1xG 3.22–1.38
- Wonat AC MilanUEFA Europa League16 Sep 20262–0xG 0.64–0.96
- Wonat AarhusUEFA Europa League27 Aug 20263–1
- Wonv AarhusUEFA Europa League20 Aug 20263–1
- Drawnat Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Europa League13 Aug 20261–1
- Wonv Heart Of MidlothianUEFA Europa League6 Aug 20266–1
- Wonv FC ST. GallenUEFA Europa League30 Jul 20265–0
- Lostat FC ST. GallenUEFA Europa League23 Jul 20261–2
Lech Poznan
9 games: 4 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost (90 minutes)
xG 3.25 for, 8.21 against, in 2 games with xG
- Drawnv SunderlandUEFA Europa League22 Oct 20261–1xG 2.68–2.99
- Lostv Bayer LeverkusenUEFA Europa League15 Oct 20260–4xG 0.57–5.22
- Lostat Crystal PalaceUEFA Europa League17 Sep 20260–4
- Drawnat FC ThunUEFA Europa League27 Aug 20262–2
- Wonv FC ThunUEFA Europa League20 Aug 20267–0
- Wonat KI KlaksvikUEFA Europa League14 Aug 20265–0
- Wonv KI KlaksvikUEFA Europa League6 Aug 20261–0
- Lostv AarhusUEFA Champions League29 Jul 20260–3
- Wonat AarhusUEFA Champions League21 Jul 20264–1
The two leagues in UEFA matches
Primeira Liga clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 300 games, 145 won, 63 drawn, 92 lost (1.66 points per game)
Ekstraklasa clubs against other leagues since 2021-22: 227 games, 115 won, 43 drawn, 69 lost (1.71 points per game)
UCL and UEL, 90 minutes. Each club counts with the league it played that season.
Home and away
League figures are against each club's own league opponents, so they do not compare across leagues.
BenficaBenfica at home
Last 5: 5 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
- WonAlvercaPrimeira Liga2 Nov 20261–0
- WonCeltic15 Oct 20264–1
- WonVitória SCPrimeira Liga11 Oct 20262–0
- WonGIL VicentePrimeira Liga13 Sep 20263–1
- WonEstorilPrimeira Liga31 Aug 20262–1
Benfica: home games in Primeira Liga
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 23 scored, 9 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 6 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 7 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 4 of 10
Lech PoznanLech Poznan away
Last 5: 3 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
- WonLegia WarszawaEkstraklasa25 Oct 20262–1
- WonSlask WroclawEkstraklasa10 Oct 20264–1
- LostCrystal Palace17 Sep 20260–4
- LostGornik ZabrzeEkstraklasa12 Sep 20261–2
- WonWidzew ŁódźEkstraklasa30 Aug 20263–2
Lech Poznan: away games in Ekstraklasa
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 19 scored, 9 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 7 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 7 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 3 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
Benfica- Last match
- 3 days before2 Nov 2026 · v Alverca · Primeira Liga
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Estrela · Primeira Liga
Lech Poznan- Last match
- 5 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Wisla Krakow · Ekstraklasa
- Next match
- 3 days after8 Nov 2026 · v Zaglebie Lubin · Ekstraklasa
Injuries and suspensions
- Ruled out
- L. Barreiro (Inactive) · E. Barrenechea (Injury)
- Doubtful
- D. Lukebakio (Injury)
- Ruled out
- A. Douglas (Ankle Injury) · A. Gholizadeh (Knee Injury) · M. Ishak (Inactive) · W. Monka (Injury) · J. Moutinho (Inactive) · A. Sayyadmanesh (Groin Injury)
Published 5 Nov 2026, 18:58 GMT · not changed since
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