Here is a detailed breakdown of the match facts and statistics for the rivalry between Fenerbahçe (Turkey) and Benfica (Portugal).

TODAY'S PREDICTION

• Benfica win or draw

• Total goals - over 0.5

• Goals second half - over 0.5

• First team to score - Benfica

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Head-to-Head Record (All Competitions)

• Total Matches: 8

• Fenerbahçe Wins: 2

• Draws: 3

• Benfica Wins: 3

• Fenerbahçe Goals: 9

• Benfica Goals: 11

The historical record is very even, with Benfica holding a slight edge. All eight meetings have come in the UEFA Champions League, showcasing the high-stakes nature of their encounters.

Key Historical Stats & Facts

• Tight Contests: The matches are typically very close. Only one of their eight games was decided by a margin of more than one goal (Benfica's 3-1 win in 2007).

  
  

• Home Advantage: The home team has often struggled in this fixture.

  • Fenerbahçe at home: 1 Win, 2 Draws, 1 Loss

  • Benfica at home: 2 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss

    
    

• UEFA Champions League Meetings: All clashes have occurred in the group stage or knockout phase of Europe's premier club competition.

  
  

• Most Recent Encounter: The last time they met was in the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League Group Stage.

  • Benfica 2-1 Fenerbahçe (in Lisbon)

  • Fenerbahçe 1-0 Benfica (in Istanbul)

  
  

• *Note on the 2007-08 Quarter-Final:* Fenerbahçe won the second leg 2-1, but the tie ended 3-3 on aggregate. Fenerbahçe advanced to the semi-finals on away goals (they scored 2 in Lisbon, Benfica scored 1 in Istanbul).

Top Scorers in the Fixture

• For Fenerbahçe:

  • Alex (de Souza): The legendary Brazilian playmaker is the top scorer in this fixture with 3 goals, including a crucial brace in the 2-1 quarter-final win in 2008.

  • Mateja Kežman, Deivid: Also notable scorers.

    
    

• For Benfica:

  • Óscar Cardozo: The Paraguayan striker scored 2 goals.

  • Nuno Gomes, Maxi Pereira, Nicolás Gaitán: Among other scorers.

Key Narrative and Context

The Fenerbahçe vs. Benfica fixture is a classic Southern European clash between two of the most historic and passionately supported clubs in their respective countries.

• The 2007-08 Quarter-Final: This is the defining chapter in their history. Fenerbahçe's dramatic victory, sealed by a stunning long-range winner from Deivid, sent them to their first and only UEFA Champions League semi-final at Benfica's expense. This result is a landmark moment in Fenerbahçe's European history and a painful "what if" for Benfica.

  
  

• Style of Play: Matches often feature a contrast in styles: Fenerbahçe's passionate, intense play at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium (a famously intimidating atmosphere) versus Benfica's more technical and tactically disciplined approach.

  
  

• European Pedigree: While Benfica has a richer European history (two-time European Cup winners), Fenerbahçe has often been Turkey's strongest representative in the modern Champions League, making their meetings a true clash of titans from their leagues.

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