{"id":633002,"date":"2025-09-29T14:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=633002"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T13:30:52","slug":"chelsea-vs-benfica-preview-betting-odds-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/chelsea-vs-benfica-preview-betting-odds-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea vs Benfica Preview, Betting Odds and Predictions \u2013 30\/09\/2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jose Mourinho returns to his old stomping ground with Benfica for their Champions League league-phase clash against Chelsea. The 62-year-old enjoyed two trophy-laden spells in West London but he will be in the away dugout this time. Mourinho will guide the Portuguese giants in what will be his first UCL game with Benfica. Both sides enter the contest desperate to respond after opening-round defeats.<\/p><p>Chelsea&rsquo;s European campaign began with a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich. Cole Palmer&rsquo;s strike was not enough to cancel out Harry Kane&rsquo;s double and a Trevoh Chalobah own goal. Chalobah&rsquo;s struggles continued in the Premier League at the weekend, where his red card proved costly in a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton. Enzo Maresca&rsquo;s men have now lost three of their last four games in all competitions.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Turning our attention back to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UCL<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xonmRrVEOh\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/xonmRrVEOh<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChelseaFC\/status\/1972368227456954615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Benfica&nbsp;Best Bets<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bets<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Time Result<\/td><td>Chelsea: -155, Benfica: +380<\/td><td>Draw: +310<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw No Bet<\/td><td>Chelsea: -400<\/td><td>Benfica: +250<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Goals<\/td><td>Over 2.5: -165<\/td><td>Under 2.5: +115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chelsea&nbsp;to Win and Both Teams to Score<\/td><td>Yes: +200<\/td><td>No: +195<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benfica&nbsp;to Win and Both Teams to Score<\/td><td>Yes: +650<\/td><td>No: +750<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>(Odds via&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-BetMGM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>BetMGM<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Benfica Preview<\/h2><p>Benfica also endured a disastrous start to their group-stage journey. The Eagles squandered a 2-0 lead and ultimately lost 3-2 at home to Qarabag, a result that proved the final straw for former manager Bruno Lage. His departure <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/jose-mourinho-returns-to-benfica-as-head-coach-on-two-year-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>paved the way for the return of Mourinho<\/a>, who has steadied the ship in Portuguese Primeira Liga with two wins and a draw in his opening three Primeira Liga matches.<\/p><p>Notably, Benfica&rsquo;s record against English opposition is dreadful and Mourinho will be desperate to change that. The Portuguese side are winless in their last seven encounters with Premier League clubs in UEFA competitions. Further, Benfica have lost all three of their previous competitive meetings with Chelsea, including the 2013 Europa League final.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UCL<\/a> nights &#127386; S.L.Benfica! &#9194; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6qFVa270ui\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/6qFVa270ui<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChelseaFC\/status\/1972596137199903049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 29, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/crystal-palace-vs-liverpool-three-key-takeaways-from-the-reds-shock-2-1-defeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: Three Key Takeaways from the Reds&rsquo; Shock 2-1 Defeat<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Benfica Over\/Under Predictions<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Over 2.5 Goals @ -165 as per BetMGM<\/a><\/strong><\/h3><p>Chelsea games are wide-open right now: 1-3 vs Brighton, 2-1 at Lincoln, 1-2 at Man United and 1-3 at Bayern &mdash; four straight matches clearing 2.5. Benfica bring goals too: 2-1 vs Gil Vicente and 3-0 at AVS flanking that chaotic 2-3 vs Qarabag (three of their last four went over 2.5 goals). 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He showcased his quality at the Club World Cup with a brace against Fluminense and another goal in the final versus PSG, helping the Blues lift the trophy. Carrying that form into Premier League, the 24-year-old has already contributed two goals and three assists in five Premier League outings. With his sharp finishing and ability to create chances, Pedro offers strong value to get on the scoresheet once again.<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/rodri-injury-scare-raises-concerns-for-manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Rodri Injury Scare Raises Concerns for Manchester City<\/a><\/strong><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chelsea vs Benfica Final Scoreline Prediction<\/h2><p>With Chelsea desperate to bounce back on the European stage and Benfica resurgent under Mourinho, the stage is set for a dramatic contest. 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Mourinho will guide the Portuguese giants in what will be his first UCL game with Benfica. 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