Women's Champions League: Benfica vs Twente. H2H, lineups and match prediction — November 12, 2025
SL Benfica
FC Twente
On Wednesday, November 12, as part of the Women's Champions League group stage, Benfica will host Dutch side Twente on their home turf. Read on for detailed team analysis and a prediction for this exciting matchup.
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Match preview
Benfica entered this season's Champions League as one of Portugal's powerhouses, earning an automatic spot in the group stage thanks to their domestic league triumph. However, their European campaign has started with challenges: in the opening round, they lost away to Juventus (1-2), followed by a 0-2 home defeat to Arsenal. Despite these setbacks, Benfica remains dominant in the Portuguese league: 16 points from six matches and a confident hold on first place.
At home, Benfica are likely to return to their trademark style: controlling possession, dynamic wing play, and setting the tempo. They'll need to seize the initiative from the opening whistle to avoid being pushed into a defensive posture against a visiting team with attacking flair. However, their struggles with finishing and some shaky defensive moments could complicate matters.
FC Twente, a Dutch club with tradition and recent success—four Eredivisie titles in the last five years—enter the 2025/26 season with big ambitions in Europe. Their early performances in continental competition have shown solid organization and the ability to challenge even more renowned opponents: a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the opener and a narrow 1-2 loss to Leuven in the second round. Domestically, they are locked in a tight race with Ajax: after six rounds, Twente have collected 16 points, while Ajax lead with 19 from seven matches.
Twente will likely opt for a pragmatic approach: not necessarily dominating, but making the most of their opportunities. Counterattacks, rapid transitions down the flanks, and disciplined defense will be their main weapons. If Twente can withstand Benfica's early pressure and avoid conceding in the first half of the opening period, they could open up and fight for crucial points.
Probable lineups
Benfica: Pauels, Amado, Lund, Ucheibe, Gomes, Gasper, Cameirao, Alves, Guedes, Moller, Raysla
Twente: Lemey, van der Vegt, Knol, Carleer, Tuin, te Brake, Proost, Groenewegen, Roord, Ivens, Ravensbergen
Match facts and head-to-head
- In four encounters between these teams, Benfica have won three times, with one draw
- Benfica have won four of their last five matches
- Twente have won two of their last five matches
Prediction
I see Benfica as the favorites in this match. The team has struggled to convert chances in previous games, costing them valuable points. Twente have historically been a convenient opponent for the Portuguese side, and I believe Benfica are clear favorites at home. My prediction: Asian handicap (0) on Benfica at 1.8
