Lisbon club ready to make home advantage count: prediction for Benfica vs Austria Wien
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The fourth-round Women's Champions League clash between Portugal's Benfica and Austria's Austria Wien will take place on November 11, 2026, at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. The hosts sit 12th in the standings with three points, while the Austrian side are 15th with just one point. Both teams still have hopes of reaching the next stage, but dropping more points could seriously jeopardize their chances.
Benfica: home advantage could help end their European struggles
In their most recent match, the Lisbon side edged Torreense 1-0 to return to winning ways after their defeat in London. Benfica have won eight of their ten competitive matches this season, including four of their last six. Home advantage will also be a factor, as the Portuguese side look to impose a high tempo and attack-minded approach from the opening whistle.
Austria Wien: strong domestic form has yet to translate to the Champions League
The Austrian club have struggled on the European stage, although they have shown in certain matches that they can compete with strong opponents. Stefan Kenesei's side lost 1-0 to Chelsea and drew 1-1 with Inter, before suffering a painful 1-4 defeat to Juventus in the third round. As a result, Austria have just one point after three matches and remain among the teams at the bottom of the league phase standings.
Their situation in the Austrian Bundesliga is much better: they are third with 26 points and battling near the top of the table. In their latest outing, the Vienna side comfortably beat LASK 3-0, having previously defeated St. Pölten by the same scoreline. However, their domestic success has yet to carry over fully to European competition, where Austria's defence has regularly come under intense pressure.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Benfica have won eight of their ten competitive matches this season
- Austria have lost their last two away Champions League matches against Chelsea and Brann
- In the teams' previous friendly, Benfica claimed a convincing 3-0 victory
Portuguese favorites target all three points: prediction for Benfica vs Austria Wien
This match is crucial for both teams, as a draw would do little to help either side achieve its objectives. Benfica have the edge thanks to their players' superior individual quality, strong domestic results and home advantage. After two heavy defeats in the Champions League, the Lisbon club have a good opportunity to improve their position in the standings and regain their confidence.
Austria also need to go for the win, which could prompt the visitors to push forward and leave space at the back. That scenario would suit the Portuguese side, particularly given the Austrian club's difficulties against top European opposition. If Benfica can make their advantage in possession and number of chances count, the hosts will have a good chance of getting the result they need.
