AS Monaco 2-3 Benfica

Current streaks

Recent form

AS Monaco

AS Monaco have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, currently enjoying a three-match winning streak across Ligue 1 and Champions League competitions. Their offensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having scored 13 goals in their last six matches, averaging an impressive 2.17 goals per game. The standout performance came in their 5-1 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League, demonstrating their potential for high-scoring encounters. Despite two consecutive league losses in late October, Monaco have bounced back strongly, securing victories in their last two Ligue 1 matches. Their defensive record is solid, conceding just 1.17 goals per game over this period, with a clean sheet against Bologna in the Champions League. The team's ability to produce high-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in two-thirds of these games.

Benfica

Benfica have been in scintillating form recently, winning five of their last six matches across all competitions. Their attacking prowess has been particularly impressive, with the team netting a staggering 21 goals in these six games, averaging 3.5 goals per match. The Eagles have been ruthless in front of goal, especially in their last two outings, thrashing Estrela 7-0 in the Taça de Portugal and securing a statement 4-1 victory over rivals FC Porto in the Primeira Liga. Defensively, Benfica have been equally solid, conceding only three goals in this period and keeping three clean sheets. Their only blemish came in a narrow 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. With 83% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals, Benfica are providing plenty of entertainment for their supporters whilst maintaining a formidable defensive record.

Recent home/away form

AS Monaco

AS Monaco have displayed impressive form at home, winning four of their last six matches at the Stade Louis II. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 13 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2.17 goals per game. A particularly high-scoring encounter was their 5-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League, demonstrating their ability to dominate opponents. Despite their strong offensive output, Monaco have only managed one clean sheet in this period, suggesting some vulnerability in defence. The team's matches tend to be entertaining affairs, with 67% of games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals. Their only blemishes in this run were a goalless draw against Lille and a narrow 1-0 loss to Angers, but they bounced back with a 3-2 win over Brest in their most recent home fixture.

Benfica

Benfica have shown impressive form away from home, winning four of their last six matches on the road. The Eagles have been particularly strong in their domestic competitions, securing victories in both the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 10 goals in these six away fixtures, averaging 1.67 goals per game. Defensively, Benfica have been solid, conceding only 0.67 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. The team's goal difference of +6 highlights their overall dominance in away matches. Interestingly, Benfica's away games have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of the fixtures. Their recent loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League broke a four-match winning streak away from home, demonstrating the team's resilience on their travels.