Live Betting - SL Benfica vs Real Madrid February 17, 2026
Who is favored to win in SL Benfica vs Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are favored to win the upcoming match with odds around 1.95, despite their recent 4-2 loss to Benfica on January 28, 2026. Benfica's dramatic victory came when goalkeeper Trubin scored in added time with the visitors down to nine men, but Real Madrid's superior overall quality and experience in knockout stages make them slight favorites for this playoff encounter with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.
What time is SL Benfica vs Real Madrid?
The match starts at 8:00 PM UTC on February 17, 2026, at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.
Where is SL Benfica vs Real Madrid being held?
The match will be played at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, which has a capacity of 68,100 seats. This is Benfica's home ground and the same venue where they defeated Real Madrid 4-2 just three weeks earlier.
SL Benfica vs Real Madrid prediction & odds - who wins?
Real Madrid are predicted to win with moneyline odds of approximately 1.95, though Benfica cannot be discounted given their recent dominant performance. Real Madrid finished 9th in the Champions League League Phase with five wins from eight games and remain La Liga leaders, while Benfica scraped into the playoffs as 24th place after their dramatic last-minute victory over Los Blancos.
What is the head to head record between SL Benfica vs Real Madrid?
In their most recent meeting on January 28, 2026, Benfica defeated Real Madrid 4-2 at home in a thrilling Champions League encounter. This was their first meeting since 1965, making the head-to-head record heavily weighted toward Benfica's recent form, though Real Madrid's historical pedigree and experience in European competition suggests they will be stronger in this playoff rematch.