Benfica vs AZ - Stats, Predicted Lineups & Prediction (Europa League)

Benfica vs AZ - match details

Benfica host AZ at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa on 28 January 2027 at 20:00 in the Europa League. Benfica's last five results: W W W W L (4 wins and 1 loss). AZ's last five: W W D L W (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Benfica vs AZ kick off?

Benfica vs AZ kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Thursday 28 January 2027 in the Europa League, at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Lisboa.

Where is Benfica vs AZ being played?

Benfica vs AZ is being played at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica in Lisboa, the home ground of Benfica.

What is Benfica's recent form?

Benfica's last five results read W W W W L (oldest to newest): 4 wins and 1 loss.

What is AZ's recent form?

AZ's last five results read W W D L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Who is the standout player for Benfica?

Vangelis Pavlidis leads Benfica with 8 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for AZ?

Mexx Meerdink leads AZ with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

What are the predicted lineups for Benfica vs AZ?

Predicted lineups for Benfica vs AZ appear on the Lineups tab of this page once the team news is in, usually the day before the game.

Where can I find Benfica vs AZ predictions?

Statz AI projects goals, shots, fouls, cards and more for every player and both teams in the Projections tab, and the Bets tab prices the best bet builder picks against bet365.

Benfica vs AZ fouls committed: last 10 games

#	Benfica	Fouls committed	AZ	Fouls committed
1	L. Barreiro	15	M. Meerdink	16
2	C. Lenglet	10	P. Koopmeiners	15
3	G. Sudakov	10	W. Patati	12
4	V. Pavlidis	10	M. Chávez	12
5	A. Schjelderup	8	W. Goes	9

Benfica vs AZ shots: last 10 games

#	Benfica	Shots	AZ	Shots
1	G. Prestianni	32	M. Meerdink	29
2	V. Pavlidis	25	R. Daal	22
3	R. Silva	17	W. Patati	19
4	L. Barreiro	15	P. Koopmeiners	11
5	A. Schjelderup	12	K. Smit	11

Benfica vs AZ shots on target: last 10 games

#	Benfica	Shots on target	AZ	Shots on target
1	V. Pavlidis	13	R. Daal	13
2	G. Prestianni	13	M. Meerdink	11
3	R. Silva	9	P. Koopmeiners	6
4	L. Barreiro	7	W. Patati	6
5	D. Lukébakio	6	J. Hornkamp	6

Benfica vs AZ goals: last 10 games

#	Benfica	Goals	AZ	Goals
1	V. Pavlidis	8	M. Meerdink	4
2	G. Prestianni	6	R. Daal	4
3	L. Barreiro	3	M. Chávez	2
4	R. Silva	3	J. Hornkamp	2
5	D. Lukébakio	2	A. Oufkir	2

Benfica vs AZ yellow cards: last 10 games

#	Benfica	Yellow cards	AZ	Yellow cards
1	T. Araújo	3	A. Oufkir	3
2	J. Palhinha	2	W. Patati	2
3	J. Durán	2	M. Meerdink	1
4	L. Barreiro	2	W. Goes	1
5	C. Lenglet	1	R. Daal	1

Benfica season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	3.1	1 of 18
Goals against	1	5 of 18
Shots	19.1	1 of 18
Shots on target	7.1	1 of 18
Fouls	12.9	9 of 18
Tackles	14.9	11 of 18
Passes	563.9	3 of 18
Corners	7.3	1 of 18

Benfica player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Vangelis Pavlidis (15), Gianluca Prestianni (8), Rafa Silva (5).
Assists: Vangelis Pavlidis (4), Alexander Bah (3), Rafa Silva (3).
Shots: Vangelis Pavlidis (47), Gianluca Prestianni (44), Leandro Barreiro (29).
Fouls: Leandro Barreiro (23), Vangelis Pavlidis (16), Clément Lenglet (14).

AZ season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.6	4 of 18
Goals against	0.9	1 of 18
Shots	19.6	5 of 18
Shots on target	7.6	4 of 18
Fouls	10.9	8 of 18
Tackles	16.3	6 of 18
Passes	543.1	3 of 18
Corners	8.6	1 of 18

AZ player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Ro-Zangelo Daal (4), Mexx Meerdink (3), Jizz Hornkamp (2).
Assists: Mateo Chávez (3), C. Stengs (2), Mexx Meerdink (2).
Shots: Mexx Meerdink (26), Weslley Patati (18), Ro-Zangelo Daal (18).
Fouls: Mexx Meerdink (13), Mateo Chávez (11), Peer Koopmeiners (10).