Fireworks at Portugal: Benfica vs Barcelona Game Analysis
Benfica takes on Barcelona on March 5, 2025, in the Round of 16 knockout stage. This playoff stage takes place on March 4/5 and 11/12. Benfica will host the game, which will help make the game more even between these two teams, as Barcelona’s scoring aptitude is undeniable. Their defensive play on the road has been shaky of late. Benfica will try to exploit that and punish Barcelona for any wild plays. Let’s see which is the favorite to take the victory on this Benfica vs Barcelona prediction.
FC Barcelona Recent Scores
The Barcelona Catalans finished second in the league phase, with 19 points from eight matches (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). Their goal differential is +15, showcasing their offensive power, led by their top offensive players Robert Lewandowski (9 goals in UCL play) and Raphinha (6 goals).
They’ve scored 28 goals in 8 matches (3.5 goals per game), significantly outpacing their 13 goals conceded.
When they last went up against Benfica on January 21, 2025, Barcelona was down 3-1 at the halftime. They came back to tie the game, and then Raphinha scored the stoppage-time winner to overpower Benfica 5-4.
S.L. Benfica Recent Scores
Benfica finished 18th after the league phase with 10 points (3 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses). They don’t have the firepower that Barcelona has, but they’ve shown that they can score the points when they need to.
Benfica advanced past Monaco in the playoff round (4-3 aggregate). They’ve scored 20 goals in 10 UCL matches (2.0 per game) while conceding 15. They’ve also been solid at home, netting 12 goals in 5 games (2.4 per game).
One of their key players, Vangelis Pavlidis, has played a key role in Benfica’s success. Although he had a slow start with the team, he has lit up the scoreboard since the beginning of 2025. Pavlidis scored a hat-trick in the first 30 minutes of the match against the Blaugrana. He scored the first goal against Juventus to get the team into the playoffs and then kicked one past the goalie in both games against Monaco.
Expect the Unexpected? Benfica vs Barcelona Prediction
In their recent clashes, these two teams have scored many goals, but I suspect both teams will be more defensive, keeping the score a little more reasonable.
Benfica has home-field advantage, so their fans can motivate the team to avenge the recent loss. The game will be close, and Benfica will put up a good fight and score a couple of goals.
However, Barcelona has a history of winning over Benfica, with three wins, three draws, and one loss in their last seven meetings. My prediction is that Barcelona will triumph in the end by a score of 3-2. They may have to come from behind again, but they have a resilience that has helped them get into the number two spot after the league phase. Remember to stay connected with us at PayPerHead to be on the top of every sports news.
