Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Benfica vs Arsenal

Benfica vs Arsenal ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Europa League 2021-02-18 20:00 Stadio Olimpico Round of 32
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Benfica

Benfica

Pizzi55'
1 - 1
Final score
Leg 1 of 2 · Aggregate 3–4 · View other leg
Arsenal

Arsenal

57'B. Saka
Team pageBenfica CompetitionUEFA Europa League Team pageArsenal
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Benfica and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw.

Goals: Pizzi (Benfica, 55'), B. Saka (Arsenal, 57').

Benfica had 40% possession to Arsenal's 60%, with 6.00 shots to 7.00.

Pizzi (Benfica) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

46'
Out: L. WaldschmidtIn: Rafa Silva
Benfica
55'
PizziPenalty
Benfica
57'
B. SakaCédric Soares
Arsenal
58'
Bukayo SakaPenalty confirmed
Arsenal
64'
Out: PizziIn: Éverton
Benfica
64'
Out: D. NúñezIn: H. Seferović
Benfica
64'
Out: Cédric SoaresIn: K. Tierney
Arsenal
77'
Out: A. TaarabtIn: Gabriel
Benfica
77'
Out: E. Smith RoweIn: Martinelli
Arsenal
77'
Out: P. AubameyangIn: N. Pépé
Arsenal
85'
Out: Lucas VerissimoIn: Chiquinho
Benfica
90'
Out: Dani CeballosIn: Mohamed Elneny
Arsenal
90'
Out: M. ØdegaardIn: Willian
Arsenal
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Benfica
Statistic
Arsenal
40%
Possession
60%
6
Total Shots
7
4
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Blocked Shots
1
5
Shots Inside Box
5
1
Shots Outside Box
2
3
Corners
4
0
Offsides
10
10
Fouls
10
460
Total Passes
660
376
Accurate Passes
577
1
Goalkeeper Saves
3
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Pizzi
Benfica

Pizzi

Rating 7.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

2
Arsenal

B. Saka

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

3
Arsenal

B. Leno

Rating 6.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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