Juventus vs Benfica Prediction (21.01.2026)

Benfica started their participation in the Champions League in a nightmarish way, having lost their first four matches, but with two consecutive victories in the last rounds, they managed to fully get back into the fight and are now very close to a spot in the top 24. This is exactly what makes the upcoming match even more important for them.

The upcoming visit to Turin, however, is a serious test. Juventus are in good form, except for the loss to Cagliari a few days ago, which came despite their significant superiority in that match. In the Champions League, the team has only one loss in six matches, but the numerous draws mean that the battle for a place further in the tournament remains completely open.

Juventus will find it hard to suffer a defeat at home, but Benfica cannot afford to approach cautiously – the need for points forces them to seek attack. This suggests a more open match, in which both teams will have their moments. That’s why I expect a match with at least two goals and I am leaning towards the prediction of over 1.5 goals.

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