Benfica vs Arsenal Preview: Team News & Prediction | 2025-26 UEFA Women’s Champions League | League Phase
by Trystan Pugh ·
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Reigning European champions Arsenal suffered a setback on Matchday 1 but look more than capable of getting back on track here.
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Benfica team news
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Pauels; Amado, Costa, Gomes, Lund; Alves, Cameirao, Gasper, Gasper, Davidson; Martin-Prieto, Moller
Unavailable: Borges (Injured), Salvador (Injured). Norton (Injured), Falcon (Injured), Raysla (Injured)
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Arsenal team news
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Van Domselaar; Fox, Reid, Catley, Hinds; Maanum, Little, Caldentey; Mead, Russo, Kelly
Unavailable: Williamson (Injured)
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Benfica vs Arsenal prediction
Benfica came agonisingly close to starting their league phase campaign in positive fashion last week, even taking the lead in the sixth minute, but Juventus had other ideas with Cecilia Salvai's late goal - her second of the game - consigning the Portuguese outfit to a 2-1 defeat in Turin.
It was the same story for Arsenal, who were also undone by a brace after taking an early lead in their heavyweight contest with eight-time winners OL Lyonnes. They ultimately lost 1-2 on home turf
The Gunners, reigning European champions after defeating Barcelona in last season's final, will be aware that will have been one of their toughest matches in the league phase, and they are more than capable of getting their first points on the board here against a team who will struggle to compete with them in all areas of the pitch.
Take the Women's Super League side to be winning at both half-time and full-time.
Benfica vs Arsenal tip: Double result – Arsenal / Arsenal
