Europa League: Benfica vs Lech Poznan – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Europa League game between Benfica and Lech Poznan who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

As the early season favourites, Benfica will look to justify their title credentials this coming Thursday when they take on Lech Poznan for a round 4 match in the Europa League.

Form: Benfica vs Lech Poznan

Benfica Form

In their last three outings, Benfica won 1-4 against Omonia Nicosia, beat Santa Clara by 1-2 and hammered Alverca 1-0. Benfica won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Europa League, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 16 goals and conceded six times.

Lech Poznan Form

Lech Poznan look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 1-1 with Sunderland, before downing first Legia Warszawa by 1-2, then Wisla Krakow in a 3-1 win. Lech Poznan managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Europa League. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 12 time and letting in three.

Betting facts for Benfica and Lech Poznan

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Benfica and Lech Poznan. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Benfica vs Lech Poznan

Rafa Silva is showing good form for Benfica, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Mikael Ishak scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Betting markets: Benfica vs Lech Poznan

Full-time result

Benfica won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Lech Poznan won six of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing one and losing three. Benfica won their last six matches on the trot. Amazingly, Benfica are on a streak of 12 home matches without defeat. Amazingly, Lech Poznan failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

Both teams to score

Benfica scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Lech Poznan scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Benfica will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Thursday, as Lech Poznan have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to four clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Benfica saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Lech Poznan. They performed an average of 2.2 goals in these. Benfica are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 36 matches. Lech Poznan conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.