Fenerbahce – Benfica Tip Champions League, Qualification, Playoffs, First Leg on Wednesday, 08/20/25 at 9:00 p.m.
I expect a very heated duel between Fenerbahce Istanbul and Benfica Lisbon in the first leg of the Champions League qualifying playoffs. Both teams can get hot on offense and are unlikely to shy away from a wild exchange of blows.
In my Fenerbahce Benfica prediction, I don’t see the Turks leaving the pitch as losers. The 5-2 win against Feyenoord was a real statement victory for me and cements my bet on “Double Chance 1X” at Bwin at odds of around 1.55.
The first alternative is the classic “both teams to score,” which only just makes it over the 1.50 mark but, given the orientation of both teams, must be considered a safe bet.
My Fenerbahce Benfica prediction: Double chance 1X
These are the arguments for my tip:
- Fenerbahce took apart Feyenoord Rotterdam 5-2 in the home leg of the third qualifying round.
- The Turks haven’t lost a home game since the beginning of May.
- With the second leg still to come, Benfica won’t necessarily be playing for a win.
Fenerbahce vs. Benfica AI predictions:
As always, ChatGPT weighs in at this point and presents us with its very own Fenerbahce Benfica AI prediction. But I can only advise you to think for yourselves and not blindly follow the various online betting providers.
In my opinion, the old tin can is on the wrong track with this high-risk tip. The “Under 1.5 goals” selection does offer strong odds of around 4.40. However, I expect a high-scoring match and therefore cannot get behind this tip.
Predicted chance of winning:
| Fenerbahce win |
Draw |
Benfica win |
| 36% |
27% |
37% |
The AI sees the “Fenerbahce win” tip as medium risk. I find that much more interesting. The odds are extremely lucrative at around 2.65 for a home win. And I think the Turks are capable of a 2-1 or 3-2 win in Istanbul.
When it comes to low risk, ChatGPT jumps on a move I already made. Here, the AI again brings “both teams to score” into play, which must clearly be considered the top alternative.
What you need to consider when betting on Fenerbahce vs. Benfica
- Fenerbahce scored a total of six goals in the previous qualifying round against Feyenoord.
- In both of the Turkish team’s games against Feyenoord, the “Both teams to score” bet would have been successful.
- Fenerbahce has only drawn once in its last 14 games.
- Benfica has not conceded a goal in the last four games before halftime.
- The two teams last met in a friendly at the end of July, with Benfica winning 3-2.
