Benfica vs Mechelen Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison
Compare Benfica vs Mechelen: head-to-head stats, recent form, goals, defensive record and strength indicators from last matches.
Benfica
Home Team
Mechelen
Away Team
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Categories Won
Benfica
Draw
Mechelen
Performance Radar
Statistical Comparison
6W, 4D, 0L
2W, 1D, 7L
22 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
11 / 10 matches
24 / 10 matches
+11
-16
2 / 10 matches
2 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
8 / 10 matches
6 / 10 matches
3W / 5 matches
2W / 5 matches
3W / 5 matches
0W / 5 matches
League Difficulty: 79.0, Opponent Quality: 61.3
League Difficulty: 59.5, Opponent Quality: 59.6
1W / 2 matches
0W / 3 matches
Actual: 2.2 | Diff: -0.32
Actual: 0.8 | Diff: -0.03
Attack: 84.8, Defense: 73.2, Form: 69.4
Attack: 25.3, Defense: 18.9, Form: 18.9
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
Benfica
Mechelen
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
When we look at the raw statistics, both teams appear to be in form, but applying the Strength of Schedule filter reveals a much clearer picture.
Benfica has faced significantly tougher opposition (SoS: 65.6) compared to Mechelen (SoS: 44.7). This means Benfica's statistics carry more weight, as they were achieved against higher-caliber opponents.
Benfica's attack is on another level, averaging 2.2 goals per match with A. Schjelderup leading the charge with 5 goals. Mechelen manages just 0.8 per match.
Defensively, Benfica is far superior, conceding just 1.1 goals per match with 2 clean sheets, while Mechelen leaks 2.4 per match.
Mechelen has struggled against elite opposition, winning only 0 of 3 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 3.2 total goals. Over 2.5 goals is the statistical lean, with both teams to score being likely.
Based on our comprehensive analysis including opponent quality adjustment, Benfica is the clear and decisive favorite. Their superiority across attack (84.8), defense (73.2), and form (69.4) leaves little room for doubt. Mechelen will need an exceptional performance to compete.
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