Benfica
vs
AZ Alkmaar
Thu 28 Jan, 20:00 UTC · Matchday 8 · probabilities and historical statistics
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Predicted outcome
Event markets
This match League average
Predicted Score
Team comparison
- Benfica
- AZ Alkmaar
Did you know?
- Benfica have scored in 10 consecutive matches.
- Benfica have picked up 2.9 cards per game over their last 10, well above the league average of 1.5.
- Benfica have won 9 of their last 10 matches (all competitions).
- Benfica's matches have gone over 1.5 goals in 9 of their last 10.
H2H
These two have not met in the Europa League in the stored history, which goes back to 2024/25.
Ball Stats (Last 10 games)
Disciplinary/Tackles (Last 10 games)
Previous Game Statistics (Last 10)
- Under · 1 (10%)
- Over · 9 (90%)
- Under · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Under · 4 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Under · 4 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Yes · 3 (30%)
- No · 7 (70%)
- Yes · 7 (70%)
- No · 3 (30%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 2 (50%)
- Over · 2 (50%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 2 (50%)
- Over · 2 (50%)
- Under · 5 (50%)
- Over · 5 (50%)
- Under · 2 (50%)
- Over · 2 (50%)
- Yes · 3 (30%)
- No · 7 (70%)
- Yes · 6 (60%)
- No · 4 (40%)
- Under · 1 (10%)
- Over · 9 (90%)
- Under · 0 (0%)
- Over · 10 (100%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 0 (0%)
- Over · 10 (100%)
- Under · 4 (40%)
- Over · 6 (60%)
- Under · 2 (20%)
- Over · 8 (80%)
- Yes · 3 (30%)
- No · 7 (70%)
- Yes · 7 (70%)
- No · 3 (30%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Under · 1 (10%)
- Over · 9 (90%)
- Under · 6 (60%)
- Over · 4 (40%)
- Under · 1 (10%)
- Over · 9 (90%)
- Under · 6 (60%)
- Over · 4 (40%)
- Under · 3 (30%)
- Over · 7 (70%)
- Yes · 3 (30%)
- No · 7 (70%)
- Yes · 4 (40%)
- No · 6 (60%)
Benfica
Previous 10 Matches
WWLWWWWWWW-
08 Nov 26 A Benfica vs
Estrela Amadora 3–2 W
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05 Nov 26 H Benfica vs
Lech Poznan 3–1 W
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26 Oct 26 A Benfica vs
Santa Clara 2–1 W
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11 Oct 26 H Benfica vs
Vitoria Guimaraes 2–0 W
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13 Sep 26 H Benfica vs
Gil Vicente 3–1 W
Previous 10 Matches
WWDDWWWWWW-
05 Nov 26 H Benfica vs
Lech Poznan 3–1 W
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11 Oct 26 H Benfica vs
Vitoria Guimaraes 2–0 W
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13 Sep 26 H Benfica vs
Gil Vicente 3–1 W
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09 Aug 26 H Benfica vs
Academico Viseu 2–2 D
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25 Apr 26 H Benfica vs
Moreirense 4–1 W
Previous 10 Matches
DWWWWWLWWW-
08 Nov 26 A Benfica vs
Estrela Amadora 3–2 W
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26 Oct 26 A Benfica vs
Santa Clara 2–1 W
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09 Sep 26 A Benfica vs
Moreirense 4–0 W
* not enough games played in this league yet. It includes recent matches from other divisions to fill out the sample.
Form & stats (Last 10)
1st in the league phase · 12 pts
| Results | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall* | WWLWWWWWWW | 2.70 |
| Home* | WWDDWWWWWW | 2.60 |
| Away* | DWWWWWLWWW | 2.50 |
All time statistics
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 72% | 68% |
| Goals/game (both sides) | 3.13 | 3.37 | 2.89 |
| Scored/game | 2.27 | 2.54 | 2.00 |
| Conceded/game | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| Both teams scored | 49% | 52% | 46% |
| Clean sheets | 43% | 43% | 44% |
| Failed to score | 10% | 7% | 13% |
| xG/game | 2.16 | 2.51 | 1.82 |
| xG against/game | 0.94 | 0.82 | 1.07 |
| npxG/game | 1.92 | 2.20 | 1.65 |
| Led at half-time | 56% | 58% | 53% |
| Comebacks (trailed at HT, won) | 30% | 45% | 19% |
AZ Alkmaar
Previous 10 Matches
LWLWDWLLLW-
08 Nov 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Groningen 4–3 W
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05 Nov 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Juventus
1–2
L
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31 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Ajax 0–1 L
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25 Oct 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Twente 0–2 L
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22 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Ararat-Armenia 4–0 W
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18 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Cambuur 2–2 D
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15 Oct 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–1 W
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10 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Feyenoord 0–2 L
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20 Sep 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Telstar 1–0 W
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16 Sep 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Sunderland
0–1
L
Previous 10 Matches
DDWWDWWLLW-
08 Nov 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Groningen 4–3 W
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05 Nov 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Juventus
1–2
L
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25 Oct 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Twente 0–2 L
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15 Oct 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Hapoel Beer Sheva 2–1 W
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20 Sep 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Telstar 1–0 W
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11 Sep 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Willem II 1–1 D
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29 Aug 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Go Ahead Eagles 5–2 W
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08 Aug 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
ADO Den Haag 2–0 W
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17 May 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
NAC Breda 3–3 D
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03 May 26 H AZ Alkmaar vs
Twente 2–2 D
Previous 10 Matches
DDWWWLLDWL-
31 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Ajax 0–1 L
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22 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Ararat-Armenia 4–0 W
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18 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Cambuur 2–2 D
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10 Oct 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Feyenoord 0–2 L
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16 Sep 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Sunderland
0–1
L
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06 Sep 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Heerenveen 3–2 W
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22 Aug 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Fortuna Sittard 2–0 W
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15 Aug 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Utrecht 4–1 W
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10 May 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Feyenoord 1–1 D
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23 Apr 26 A AZ Alkmaar vs
Go Ahead Eagles 0–0 D
* not enough games played in this league yet. It includes recent matches from other divisions to fill out the sample.
Form & stats (Last 10)
14th in the league phase · 6 pts
| Results | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | WLWDWLLWWL | 1.60 |
| Home* | DDWWDWWLLW | 1.80 |
| Away* | DDWWWLLDWL | 1.50 |
All time statistics
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 51% | 58% | 44% |
| Goals/game (both sides) | 3.09 | 3.26 | 2.91 |
| Scored/game | 1.85 | 2.11 | 1.59 |
| Conceded/game | 1.23 | 1.14 | 1.32 |
| Both teams scored | 59% | 63% | 54% |
| Clean sheets | 30% | 30% | 29% |
| Failed to score | 16% | 9% | 23% |
| xG/game | 1.75 | 2.03 | 1.48 |
| xG against/game | 1.13 | 0.93 | 1.34 |
| npxG/game | 1.64 | 1.87 | 1.41 |
| Led at half-time | 40% | 45% | 34% |
| Comebacks (trailed at HT, won) | 16% | 12% | 19% |
League standings
Benfica are 1st with 12 points. AZ Alkmaar are 14th with 6 points.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | +10 | 12 | |
| 2 | Bournemouth |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | +9 | 12 |
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | +8 | 12 | |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 10 | |
| 5 | Juventus |
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 10 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 10 | |
| 7 | Bayer Leverkusen |
4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | +3 | 7 | |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 7 | |
| 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 7 | |
| 11 | Sunderland |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 7 |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 7 | |
| 13 | Lyon |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 6 | |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 | |
| 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 | |
| 17 | Rennes |
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 | |
| 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 6 | |
| 20 | Real Sociedad |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4 | +5 | 5 |
| 21 | Crystal Palace |
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 5 |
| 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 4 | |
| 23 | Hoffenheim |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | +0 | 4 |
| 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 | |
| 25 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 4 | |
| 26 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 4 | |
| 27 | Celta Vigo |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 |
| 28 | AC Milan |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 | |
| 30 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 3 | |
| 31 | Marseille |
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 3 | |
| 33 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | -7 | 1 | |
| 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | |
| 35 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 1 | |
| 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 14 | -10 | 0 |
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Lineups & injuries
No expected XI available for Benfica yet.
Out / doubtful
- E. Barrenechea Injured · Knee injury (back 2026-11-10)
- L. Barreiro Injured · Cruciate ligament injury (back 2027-07-10)
No expected XI available for AZ Alkmaar yet.
Season Player Statistics
Each player’s numbers in their last 3 matches individually, next to their season total and appearances.
Goals
Scored this season
Benfica
- V. Pavlidis 11– 11 11
- G. Prestianni 011 7 11
- L. Barreiro ––– 2 7
AZ Alkmaar
- M. Meerdink 111 6 12
- R. Daal 000 5 12
- A. Oufkir 000 3 3
Shots on target
Efforts that tested the keeper
Benfica
- V. Pavlidis 13– 16 11
- G. Prestianni 321 15 11
- R. Silva –02 5 10
AZ Alkmaar
- M. Meerdink 111 16 12
- R. Daal 010 13 12
- A. Oufkir 001 7 3
Total shots
Every attempt on goal
Benfica
- G. Prestianni 733 37 11
- V. Pavlidis 24– 34 11
- R. Silva –03 17 10
AZ Alkmaar
- M. Meerdink 111 37 12
- R. Daal 122 25 12
- W. Patati 04– 22 7
Most carded
Yellow and red cards
Most fouls
Fouls committed
Benfica
- L. Barreiro ––– 14 7
- V. Pavlidis 00– 13 11
- C. Lenglet 1–– 13 10
AZ Alkmaar
- P. Koopmeiners 213 21 12
- M. Meerdink 023 20 12
- M. Chávez 0–– 15 11
Most tackles
Tackles made
Benfica
- J. Palhinha 101 27 7
- S. Dahl 0–– 24 11
- G. Prestianni 220 15 11
AZ Alkmaar
- P. Koopmeiners 314 30 12
- M. Chávez 0–– 30 11
- L. Schouten –21 25 11
Interceptions
Passes cut out
Benfica
- S. Dahl 0–– 16 11
- A. Bah 11– 15 9
- C. Lenglet 2–– 12 10
AZ Alkmaar
- W. Goes 3–2 19 11
- P. Koopmeiners 102 12 12
- M. Chávez 0–– 9 11
Duels won
Challenges won
Benfica
- G. Prestianni 841 81 11
- J. Palhinha 411 66 7
- V. Pavlidis 12– 60 11
AZ Alkmaar
- R. Daal 913 69 12
- M. Meerdink 212 64 12
- P. Koopmeiners 436 57 12
Blocked shots
Shots stopped on the way
Benfica
- T. Araújo 000 4 11
- F. Aursnes 000 3 3
- C. Lenglet 0–– 2 10
AZ Alkmaar
- L. Schouten –10 11 11
- W. Goes 0–0 4 11
- P. Koopmeiners 000 3 12
Key passes
Passes that set up a shot
Benfica
- G. Prestianni 901 28 11
- A. Schjelderup 014 22 4
- V. Pavlidis 12– 19 11
AZ Alkmaar
- R. Daal 254 22 12
- P. Koopmeiners 000 21 12
- M. Chávez 0–– 18 11
Referee
No referee assigned yet, or no cards data on file for the official appointed to this fixture.
Historic Bets Win Rate
How often each market has actually landed over each side’s last 10 games.
Top 5 Bangers
The five markets that have landed most often over the last 10 games, best first.
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1
Benfica To Score 100.0%
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2
Benfica Over 2.5 Cards in the Match 90.0%
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3
Benfica Over 1.5 Goals in the Match 90.0%
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4
Benfica 1st Half Over 0.5 Goals 90.0%
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5
Benfica To Win 90.0%
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1
MM
M. Meerdink Over 0.5 Shots on Target 100.0%
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2
PK
P. Koopmeiners Over 0.5 Fouls Committed 100.0%
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3
AT
A. Trubin Over 2.5 Saves 90.0%
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4
VP
V. Pavlidis Over 1.5 Shots 90.0%
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5
DB
D. Banjaqui Over 1.5 Tackles 85.7%
Match Result
3 markets
Handicap
3 markets
Goals
9 markets
Both Teams to Score
5 markets
Correct Score
6 markets
Half-Time
6 markets
Half-Time / Full-Time
5 markets
First & Last Goal
5 markets
Clean Sheet & Win to Nil
4 markets
Corners
9 markets
Cards
7 markets
Shots
6 markets
Fouls & Offsides
4 markets
Match Specials
3 markets
Goalscorer
6 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Assists
4 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Shots
6 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Cards
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Fouls
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Tackles
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Goalkeeper
4 markets, best-placed player from each squad
Player Combos
3 markets, best-placed player from each squad
AC Milan
Bournemouth
Bayer Leverkusen
Lyon
Rennes
Real Sociedad
Crystal Palace
Hoffenheim
Celta Vigo
Marseille