Benfica 4-5 Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

Benfica

Benfica have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable improvement in their last four matches. After suffering back-to-back losses against Sporting CP and SC Braga in the Primeira Liga, the Eagles have bounced back strongly, going unbeaten in their subsequent four games across all competitions. Their recent 4-0 victory over Famalicao was particularly impressive, highlighting their attacking prowess. Benfica have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 12 times in their last six matches, averaging 2 goals per game. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only 5 goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. The team's ability to score has been consistent, with 67% of their recent matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite their recent upturn in form, Benfica will be keen to address their vulnerabilities in high-stakes matches, having lost to both Sporting CP and SC Braga in the league.

Barcelona

Barcelona have been in impressive form recently, boasting a four-match winning streak before their most recent draw against Getafe. The Catalan giants have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 18 times in their last six matches, averaging 3 goals per game. Their 5-2 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Super Cup stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, demonstrating Barcelona's attacking prowess. Defensively, they've been solid as well, conceding just six goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. The team's goal difference of +12 over these six matches further underlines their dominant performances. Barcelona's only blemish in this run was a narrow 2-1 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in La Liga, but they've since gone five games unbeaten across all competitions, showcasing their resilience and ability to bounce back.

Recent home/away form

Benfica

Benfica have shown impressive form at home, with a notable run of three consecutive wins in their most recent matches. Their defensive prowess is particularly striking, having kept clean sheets in five out of their last six home games, conceding only two goals in that period. The team's attacking output has been equally impressive, scoring 12 goals in six matches, with an average of 2 goals per game. Two high-scoring encounters stand out: a 4-0 victory against Famalicao and a 3-0 win over SC Braga in the Taça da Liga. Interestingly, Benfica faced SC Braga twice within a week, losing 2-1 in the league but bouncing back with a convincing 3-0 win in the cup competition. The Eagles have been involved in mostly high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent home matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Their only setback at home was the narrow 2-1 loss to SC Braga, which interrupts what would have been an impressive five-match winning streak.

Barcelona

Barcelona have been in impressive form away from home, showcasing their attacking prowess and resilience. The Blaugrana are currently on a four-match unbeaten run in away fixtures, with their last six away games yielding four wins and two draws. Notably, they've scored a remarkable 17 goals in these six matches, averaging 2.83 goals per game, whilst conceding only 1.17 goals per match. Their goal-scoring exploits were particularly evident in their 5-2 thrashing of rivals Real Madrid in the Super Cup, which stands out as their highest-scoring away game in this period. Barcelona have also demonstrated their defensive capabilities, keeping two clean sheets in their last six away matches. With 67% of their away games seeing over 2.5 goals, Barcelona's away fixtures have been thoroughly entertaining for neutrals and fans alike.