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Juventus open their League Phase campaign at home against a Benfica side that has barely put a foot wrong lately. Turin hosts a rematch of last season’s tight European clash, one that Juventus edged 2-1. This time around Benfica arrive with the better recent numbers, unbeaten domestically for weeks, while Juventus have shown they can win ugly and win pretty, sometimes in the same match.
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The two coaches, Max Canzi and Jeff Strasser, both favor front-footed setups, Juventus with a 3-4-3 and Benfica with a 4-4-2. That tactical mismatch could open space in wide areas early on.
Tatiana Pinto has been one of Juventus’s most reliable creative outlets, chipping in with goals and set-piece deliveries across the last five matches. Cecilia Salvai anchors the back line and has racked up the most passes among Juventus defenders, a sign of how much the buildup runs through her.
Hot stat: Juventus’s 6-4 win over Roma in their last outing produced ten goals combined, the highest-scoring match in either side’s recent run and a reminder that this Juventus defense can be got at when it opens up.
| 🏆 Tournament: | UEFA Women’s Champions League 2026/27, League Phase |
| 🏟 Venue: | Juventus Center, Turin |
| 🗓️ Date: | 22.09.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
Juventus (w) vs Benfica (w) prediction
We predict a narrow Juventus win, but not the routine home victory the bookmakers’ 55% implied confidence might suggest. Benfica have won 13 of their last 15 matches and have not lost once this season domestically, so backing them to keep it close, or even nick a point, carries real weight. Our value angle leans toward Juventus winning while both sides find the net, a pattern that fits recent trends for both clubs perfectly.
Juventus have picked up two yellow cards across their last five matches, a relatively clean disciplinary record, and their passing accuracy sits close to 82% in that stretch. Benfica’s individual numbers were not available for this fixture, but their unbeaten form and 83% winrate this year point to a side comfortable keeping possession and limiting fouls, which should keep the game flowing rather than becoming stop-start.
| 🔥Hot Tip: | Juventus to win & Both Teams to Score |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Over 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | Yes |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
Juventus arrive off a wild 6-4 win over Roma, their most recent match, which followed three straight 1-0 victories against Inter, Milan and effectively a 1-1 draw with St. Polten before that. It shows a side capable of grinding out tight results but also one that can get dragged into a shootout when the opponent pushes numbers forward. Across their last 15 matches, Juventus have won 11, drawn 2 and lost 2, a strong run that has picked up pace in the last month with five wins from six.
Benfica’s last match was a comfortable 2-0 win over Rio Ave, continuing a stretch where they have won 13 of their last 15 outings without a single defeat. Before that they put five past FC Porto and beat Racing Power and London City Lionesses without conceding. This year they have won 15 of 18 matches for an 83% winrate, the best efficiency of the two sides heading into this fixture, and their away form on the continental stage will be worth watching closely.
Most recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | Juventus (w) | Benfica (w) |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
🚨Check out our dedicated Juventus (w) vs Benfica (w) stats page for more info.
Benfica (w). Source: Official Facebook
Pre-game odds and win probability: Juventus (w) the favourite
- Moneyline Juventus (w) 1.66 | Benfica (w) 4.10
- Draw 3.95
The 1.66 price on Juventus reflects home advantage and last season’s head-to-head win, but it undersells how sharp Benfica have been. A draw at 3.95 looks like fair value given Benfica’s unbeaten run, and we would not be shocked if the visitors sneak something from this one. To be honest, the gap between these two sides on current form is smaller than the odds imply.
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Juventus (w). Source: Official Facebook
TipsGG Match Prediction
Our team leans toward a narrow Juventus win, perhaps 2-1, built on their home comfort and last season’s head-to-head result. Benfica’s form is too good to ignore though, and their five recent matches without conceding more than one goal make a clean sheet or a share of the spoils genuinely possible. We predict goals at both ends given Juventus’s tendency toward open matches, with Benfica’s away threat likely to test a Juventus defense that leaked four goals just last time out. Backing Juventus to win alongside both teams scoring feels like the smartest way to play this one.
