Benfica vs Lech Poznan Prediction

Recent Form: Broad Samples, Similar Win Rates

Across their last 20 matches each, Benfica have won 13, drawn 4 and lost 3, scoring 58 and conceding 21. Lech Poznan have a near-identical split, 13 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses, with 48 scored and 22 conceded.

Benfica: 20 completed matches; Lech Poznan: 20 completed matches.

Benfica

20 matches

Win

65% 13 / 20

Draw

20% 4 / 20

Loss

15% 3 / 20

Scored

58

Conceded

21

Difference

+37

Lech Poznan

20 matches

Win

65% 13 / 20

Draw

15% 3 / 20

Loss

20% 4 / 20

Scored

48

Conceded

22

Difference

+26

Both samples mix league games with cup and European fixtures, plus the odd friendly, so this isn't pure domestic form. It does suggest two sides who've generally been on the winning side of things lately, even if the scorelines bounce around a fair bit.

Similar overall win rates, but neither record is a clean read on league form alone.

Comparative Team Statistics: Benfica vs Lech Poznan

Head-to-Head: A Six-Year-Old Memory

These two have only met twice on record, both in the 2020 Europa League group stage. Benfica won both legs, 4-0 at home and 4-2 away, for an 8-2 aggregate.

That's six years back now, with different squads and different circumstances. It's an interesting historical note rather than anything that tells us much about this version of either team.

Europa League Table: Early Days

In this season's league phase, Benfica sit 7th with three points after an opening 2-0 win. Lech Poznan are down at 35th with nothing on the board, having lost their opener 4-0.

That's only one match apiece though, so it's an early snapshot rather than a settled position. Plenty can shift once more rounds are played.

Benfica have the better start in this specific competition, even if it's based on a single result.

Players to Watch and Card Counts

Benfica's scoring load looks fairly shared out so far, with J. Kamiński on one goal in six matches and D. Lukebakio one in four. No single forward has pulled clear yet on the numbers we have.

Benfica:

Best scorers:

J. Kamiński - 1

D. Lukebakio - 1

Best assist providers:

J. Kamiński - 1

A. Bah - 1

Penalty cards:

V. Pavlidis x 2

L. Barreiro x 2

Lech Poznan:

Penalty cards:

R. Murawski x 1 x 3

On discipline, Lech's R. Murawski has picked up a red card and three yellows across five matches tracked, while Benfica's V. Pavlidis and L. Barreiro each have two yellows in six. These are partial records rather than full squad lists, so it's context rather than confirmation of who'll actually play.