Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Chelsea vs Benfica

Chelsea vs Benfica ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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UEFA Champions League 2025-09-30 19:00 Stamford Bridge League Stage - 2
Full Time
Chelsea

Chelsea

R. Rios18'
1 - 0
Final score
Benfica

Benfica

No goals
Team pageChelsea CompetitionUEFA Champions League Team pageBenfica
MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Chelsea beat Benfica 1-0.

Goals: R. Rios (Chelsea, 18').

Chelsea had 56% possession to Benfica's 44%, with 8.00 shots to 9.00.

Robert Sánchez (Chelsea) was the standout performer, rated 7.5.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

18'
R. RiosA. Garnacho
Chelsea
34'
Enzo BarrenecheaYellow Card
Benfica
45+1'
Enzo FernándezYellow Card
Chelsea
46'
Facundo BuonanotteYellow Card
Chelsea
49'
Richard RíosYellow Card
Benfica
54'
Out: F. BuonanotteIn: Estêvão
Chelsea
61'
Out: A. GarnachoIn: J. Gittens
Chelsea
61'
Out: T. GeorgeIn: Joao Pedro
Chelsea
62'
João PedroYellow Card
Chelsea
63'
Fredrik AursnesYellow Card
Benfica
73'
Out: A. SilvaIn: T. Araujo
Benfica
77'
Out: G. SudakovIn: F. Ivanovic
Benfica
77'
Out: R. RiosIn: L. Barreiro
Benfica
77'
Out: D. LukebakioIn: A. Schjelderup
Benfica
80'
Out: M. GustoIn: R. James
Chelsea
80'
Out: B. BadiashileIn: J. Acheampong
Chelsea
83'
Nicolás OtamendiYellow Card
Benfica
88'
Tomás AraújoYellow Card
Benfica
89'
Out: F. AursnesIn: H. Araujo
Benfica
90+6'
João PedroYellow Card
Chelsea
90+6'
João PedroRed Card
Chelsea
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Chelsea
Statistic
Benfica
56%
Possession
44%
8
Total Shots
9
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Blocked Shots
2
5
Shots Inside Box
7
3
Shots Outside Box
2
3
Corners
5
1
Offsides
2
13
Fouls
14
4
Yellow Cards
5
1
Red Cards
0
514
Total Passes
402
453
Accurate Passes
331
88%
Pass Accuracy
82%
3
Goalkeeper Saves
3
0.93
Expected Goals (xG)
0.85
0.17
Goals Prevented
0.17
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
Robert Sánchez
Chelsea

Robert Sánchez

Rating 7.5 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Benfica

A. Trubin

Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

4
Chelsea

M. Caicedo

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

Prediction review 3 of 3 evaluated markets correct Correct calls: 1X2, Total Goals, BTTS.
Predicted score 1-0 Actual score 1-0 Confidence Medium
1X2 Hit

Chelsea win

Final result: Chelsea won

57% probability
Total Goals Hit

Under 2.5 goals

Final: 1 goals (1-0).

59% probability
Both Teams to Score Hit

No

At least one team failed to score.

58% probability
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MATCH ANALYSIS

Chelsea vs Benfica match analysis

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