Real Madrid vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Real Madrid vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Real Madrid
Home Team
Benfica
Away Team
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Performance Radar
Categories Won
Real Madrid
Draw
Benfica
Statistical Comparison
5W, 2D, 3L
6W, 3D, 1L
17 / 10 matches
24 / 10 matches
13 / 10 matches
11 / 10 matches
+4
+13
3 / 10 matches
2 / 10 matches
4 / 10 matches
7 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
3W / 5 matches
4W / 5 matches
2W / 5 matches
2W / 5 matches
League Difficulty: 93.8, Opponent Quality: 71.4
League Difficulty: 72.8, Opponent Quality: 60.5
2W / 6 matches
1W / 3 matches
Actual: 1.7 | Diff: -0.69
Actual: 2.4 | Diff: -0.23
Attack: 68.5, Defense: 68.5, Form: 60.4
Attack: 86.8, Defense: 68.7, Form: 65.1
Goal Timing Analysis
0-15'
16-30'
31-45'
46-60'
61-75'
76-90+'
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Power Rating Breakdown
Overall
Strength of Schedule
Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.
League Difficulty
Opponent Quality
Elite Opponent Record
Real Madrid
Benfica
Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.
AI Analysis
A statistical edge is evident here, but the trailing side carries enough threat to keep this competitive. Once opponent quality is accounted for, the differential softens somewhat without fundamentally altering the overall outlook.
Real Madrid has earned their numbers the hard way, posting a SoS of 70.8 against considerably stronger competition than Benfica (SoS: 58.5). Their figures deserve greater analytical credence as a result — forged against genuinely difficult opponents.
Benfica holds the attacking edge with 2.4 goals per match versus Real Madrid's 1.7, though the gap isn't insurmountable.
The defensive records are closely aligned, with Real Madrid giving up 1.3 and Benfica giving up 1.1 per fixture.
Real Madrid has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 2 of 6 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.
Benfica has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 1 of 3 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.
Benfica has an exceptional home record with a 80% win rate at their home ground. When playing at home, they become significantly more dangerous.
Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.2 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking likely given current form.
📈 Form Momentum: Real Madrid has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.7 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.
📈 Form Momentum: Benfica has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 2.1 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.
💡 Why This Matters: The 9.3-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 73% win probability for Benfica. In practical terms, Benfica would win 7 out of 10 such matchups.
While Benfica holds a measurable edge in the adjusted standings, the 9.3-point differential in power ratings indicates a competitive matchup rather than a clear-cut outcome.
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Comparison Summary
This head-to-head comparison analyzes the last 10 matches of each team, evaluating attack power, defensive strength, form consistency, and overall performance metrics. The power ratings are calculated using a weighted algorithm that considers goals scored, goals conceded, win rate, and recent form trends.
Real Madrid
5W 2D 3L · 17 goals scored · 13 conceded
Benfica
6W 3D 1L · 24 goals scored · 11 conceded
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