Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips (5 November)

Benfica's European prospects this season are getting darker. The Portuguese had completely missed their entry into the competition by losing to everyone's surprise in front of their public against Qarabag during the first day 2-3 which had pushed the leaders to part ways with coach Bruno Lage to appoint José Mourinho. A decision which has so far not borne fruit in the Champions League since the Special One was defeated by Chelsea 1-0 and by Newcastle 3-0 during his first 2 European matches on the bench. Consequently, Benfica finds itself in 35th position in the standings without a single point on the clock in this Champions League. At the same time, in the championship, the Lisbon side are on the 3rd step of the podium behind FC Porto and Sporting. Saturday, they travel to the Vitoria field after their demonstration against Arouca 5-0. Bayer Leverkusen is not much better off for the moment in this Champions League.

Just like its opponent of the day, the German club has still not achieved the slightest success so far in the tournament. Guilty of too much complacency or inconsistency against FC Copenhagen 2-2 and PSV Eindhoven 1-1, Kasper Hjumland's men were then ridiculed at home by the reigning champion, PSG, during the last day 2-7. As a result, they are in 30th position in the ranking. In the Bundesliga, the 11 of the Usine, on the other hand, made the cherry after a complicated start. But after having won 3 consecutive successes against Union Berlin 2-0, Mainz 3-4 and Friborg 2-0, the Usine 11 will have to raise their level against the ruthless Bayern Munich.

José Mourinho still has to do without several important elements for this match. In fact, the long-term injured defender Bah, midfielders Manu Silva and Nuno Felix and striker Bruma are still in the hands of the medical staff. More recently, it is the starting left defender Amar Dedic who joined the infirmary and who should therefore withdraw from this match. On the other hand, the Lisbon side will always have the Greek striker as their offensive spearhead. Pavlidis. He is essential up front since he scored 8 goals and delivered 2 assists in the league alone at the start of the season. The Ukrainian environment Sudakov (2 goals), striker Franjo Ivanovic (3 goals) and Belgian winger Lukebakio (2 assists) should also be on the attack for this game.

On the German side, former Parisian Titi Tape (replacement defender), the interesting Tillman (2 goals in the Bundesliga) and the right piston holder Vazquez (ex-Real) will still not have come out of their respective convalescence. Midfielder Tella must also throw in the towel. Finally, French striker Terrier was not qualified to play in this competition and experienced defender Andrich will be suspended after being sent off against PSG. Conversely, the Spanish piston Alejandro Grimaldo (4 goals, 3 assists decisive in the Bundesliga) should be able to hold his place just like winger Poku (3 goals). Against PSG, it was midfielder Aleix Garcia who was able to stand out by scoring a double with a splendid strike which went into Lucas Chevalier's top corner. 

• Summary: Benfica U19 is going head to head with Bayer Leverkusen U19 starting on 5 Nov 2025 at 11:00 UTC . The match is a part of the UEFA Youth League .