Compare Arsenal vs Benfica

Arsenal vs Benfica Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

Compare Arsenal vs Benfica: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.

Arsenal Home Team

Benfica Away Team

Arsenal

61.8

W W W D W L D L W L

Last 10 Matches

Benfica

75.2

D D W W W D W W D W

Categories Won

Arsenal

Draw

Benfica

Performance Radar

Arsenal

Benfica

Statistical Comparison

Win Percentage

50%

5W, 2D, 3L

60%

6W, 4D, 0L

Goals Scored / Match

1.1

11 / 10 matches

2.2

22 / 10 matches

Goals Conceded / Match

0.7

7 / 10 matches

1.1

11 / 10 matches

Goal Difference

+11

Clean Sheet

60%

6 / 10 matches

20%

2 / 10 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

4 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Both Teams to Score

40%

4 / 10 matches

80%

8 / 10 matches

Top Scorer

V. Gyökeres (5 goals)

A. Schjelderup (5 goals)

Most Goals by Half

1st Half: 8 / 2nd Half: 3

1st Half: 9 / 2nd Half: 13

Home Win Rate

60%

3W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Away Win Rate

40%

2W / 5 matches

60%

3W / 5 matches

Schedule Strength (SoS)

71.7

League Difficulty: 92.3, Opponent Quality: 70.8

65.6

League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

40%

2W / 5 matches

50%

1W / 2 matches

Expected Goals (xG)

1.42

Actual: 1.1 | Diff: -0.32

2.52

Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32

Adjusted Power Rating

61.8

Attack: 44.6, Defense: 93.3, Form: 60.9

75.2

Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4

Goal Timing Analysis

0-15'

16-30'

31-45'

46-60'

61-75'

76-90+'

Arsenal

Benfica

Power Rating Breakdown

61.8

Overall

Attack 44.6

Defense 93.3

Form 60.9

Consistency 45.7

Power Rating Breakdown

75.2

Overall

Attack 84.8

Defense 73.2

Form 69.4

Consistency 71.2

Strength of Schedule

Measures the difficulty of opponents faced. Higher = tougher schedule.

League Difficulty

92.3 vs 79.0

Opponent Quality

70.8 vs 61.3

Elite Opponent Record

40% vs 50%

Arsenal

Benfica

Opponent Quality: Quality blends league strength, recent points form, goal difference, and home/away context. It is not only club size or reputation.

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

West Ham A

Premier League

1 - 0 W

72%

Atlético H

UEFA Champions League

1 - 0 W

62%

Fulham H

Premier League

3 - 0 W

61%

Atlético A

UEFA Champions League

1 - 1 D

67%

Newcastle H

Premier League

1 - 0 W

56%

Man City A

Premier League

1 - 2 L

89%

Sporting H

UEFA Champions League

0 - 0 D

77%

Bournemouth H

Premier League

1 - 2 L

77%

Sporting A

UEFA Champions League

1 - 0 W

82%

Southampton A

FA Cup

1 - 2 L

65%

Opponent Breakdown

League

Score

Opp. Quality

Braga H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

64%

Famalicão A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

74%

Moreirense H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

4 - 1 W

50%

Sporting A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

75%

Nacional H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 0 W

52%

Casa Pia A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

1 - 1 D

53%

Vitória SC H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

3 - 0 W

54%

Arouca A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

62%

Porto H

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 2 D

69%

Gil Vicente A

Portuguese Primeira Liga

2 - 1 W

60%

AI Analysis

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 71.7 vs 65.6), making the raw statistics a reliable basis for comparison.

Benfica's attack is on another level, averaging 2.2 goals per match with A. Schjelderup leading the charge with 5 goals. Arsenal manages just 1.1 per match.

Arsenal has the defensive edge, conceding 0.7 per match compared to Benfica's 1.1.

Arsenal has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 2 of 5 matches. When the stakes are highest, their performance drops significantly.

Benfica is a strong road team with a 60% away win rate, suggesting they can perform regardless of venue.

Based on the combined statistics, expect 2.5 total goals. Under 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.

Benfica has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 13.4 point power rating difference suggests a competitive match where small details could decide the outcome.

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