Boca vs Benfica Estatísticas de Confrontos Diretos e Comparação de Forma

Surface-level numbers suggest a competitive matchup, but the Strength of Schedule correction tells a different story. The favorite has earned their metrics against stiffer competition, exposing a meaningful performance gap between these two sides.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 49.1 vs 58.5), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

Few sides can match Benfica in front of goal. Their 2.4 average per fixture tells the story, with Rafa driving that output personally responsible for 5 goals this campaign.

The defensive records are closely aligned, with Boca giving up 1.1 and Benfica giving up 1.1 per fixture.

Boca has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

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.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.8 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with BTTS (Both Teams to Score) being likely.

❄️ Form Momentum: Boca is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 9 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

📈 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.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Benfica is on the rise with 6W in last 10, while Boca shows signs of decline with 2W in last 9.

💡 Why This Matters: The 29.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 85% win probability for Benfica. In practical terms, Benfica would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

The numbers point firmly toward Benfica in this contest. Their superior power rating of 71.9, compared to 42.1 for the opposition, reflects a meaningful edge across the metrics that matter most when projecting an outcome.

These two teams drew 2-2 in the FIFA Club World Cup (2025-06-16). The stalemate suggests these sides are closely matched, and another tight contest could be on the cards. With the previous match ending in a draw, neither side holds a psychological edge. Both teams will feel they have a genuine chance of winning.