Benfica vs Real Madrid Prediction, Odds and Picks for Tomorrow, 02/17/26

Real Madrid are still smarting following last month’s epic 4-2 loss to Benfica and their revenge mission may come up short when the pair lock horns in this playoff first leg in Lisbon. Benfica keeper Anatoliy Trubin headed in a stoppage-time 4th goal to secure the Eagles a place in the playoff round on goal difference, knocking out Marseille along the way and thwarting Madrid’s chances of an automatic place in the Last 16. The wild celebrations that followed Trubin’s decisive goal didn’t go down well with Los Blancos, and they will be hell-bent on making amends at the Estadio da Luz on Tuesday.

The La Liga giants are in great form and their only loss in their last 7 was last month’s Champions League epic against Benfica, but if anyone can stop them taking their revenge then it is former boss Jose Mourinho. He will have his Benfica team set up not to lose, but Real will be hard to stop and a lively contest could play out. Backing a draw in which both teams score looks a solid bet. Real have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 14 matches, but on home soil, Benfica can match them stride-for-stride.

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