Juventus vs Benfica: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Juventus prepare to host Benfica on January 21, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this EUROPE: Champions League, League Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Juventus, currently 17th in the standings with 9 points from 6 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Benfica, sitting 25th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Juventus and Benfica have favored Benfica, with Benfica claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Pafos FC, Juventus recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Di Gregorio, Koopmeiners, Kelly, Kalulu, Cambiaso, Miretti, Locatelli, McKennie, Yildiz, Zhegrova, David. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Benfica's last outing came against Napoli, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Araujo, Dedic, Barrenechea, Rios, Sudakov, Barreiro, Aursnes, Ivanovic. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Looking ahead, Juventus are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Juventus and Benfica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Juventus's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. Benfica's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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