Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Paris Saint-Germain FC, Champions League 2022-23 GROUP STAGE
Overview
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica vs Paris Saint-Germain FC — Champions League at Estadio da Luz.
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 8 games · 9 pts (2025/26)
- Paris Saint-Germain FC 8 games · 14 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez
- Referee Juan Martinez
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Jesus Gil
- Referee Angel Nevado
- Referee Miguel Ortiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 8 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Bayern München | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Liverpool FC | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Barcelona | 8 | 16 |
| 6 | Chelsea FC | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 8 | 16 |
| 8 | Manchester City FC | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | Real Madrid CF | 8 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Internazionale Milano | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 8 | 14 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 8 | 14 |
| 13 | Juventus FC | 8 | 13 |
| 14 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 8 | 13 |
| 15 | Atalanta BC | 8 | 13 |
| 16 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 8 | 12 |
| 17 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 11 |
| 18 | PAE Olympiakos SFP | 8 | 11 |
| 19 | Club Brugge KV | 8 | 10 |
| 20 | Galatasaray SK | 8 | 10 |
| 21 | AS Monaco FC | 8 | 10 |
| 22 | Qarabag Agdam FK | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | FK Bodø/Glimt | 8 | 9 |
| 24 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Olympique de Marseille | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | Paphos FC | 8 | 9 |
| 27 | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 8 | 9 |
| 28 | PSV | 8 | 8 |
| 29 | Athletic Club | 8 | 8 |
| 30 | SSC Napoli | 8 | 8 |
| 31 | FC København | 8 | 8 |
| 32 | AFC Ajax | 8 | 6 |
| 33 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 4 |
| 34 | SK Slavia Praha | 8 | 3 |
| 35 | Villarreal CF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | FK Kairat | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Vitória SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Sep | CS Maritimo | H | 5–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Juventus FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | FC Famalicão | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Maccabi Haifa FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | OGC Nice | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Sep | Maccabi Haifa FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Sep | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Sep | Juventus FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica | Paris Saint-Germain FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #11 |
| 9 | Points | 14 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| 10 | Scored | 21 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -2 | GD | +10 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 24th (9 pts). Paris Saint-Germain FC are 11th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Paris Saint-Germain FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Estadio da Luz. Sport Lisboa e Benfica are looking to make home advantage count against Paris Saint-Germain FC.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Paris Saint-Germain FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' Sergio Ramos has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 520 appearances.
- 15' Joao Mario, a Portugal , has 31 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' Magnificent from Lionel Messi! That is 238 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Paris Saint-Germain FC's shape.
- 37' Goncalo Ramos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sport Lisboa e Benfica tonight.
- 41' What a strike from Danilo Pereira! The score is 1-1.
- 42' Danilo Pereira is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 45' Enzo Fernandez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 60' Sport Lisboa e Benfica are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paris Saint-Germain FC backline.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Juan Bernat has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nuno Mendes on 67 minute.
- 68' Juan Bernat is replacing Nuno Mendes for the Paris Saint-Germain FC side.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Goncalo Ramos.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Sport Lisboa e Benfica in their trying to find a way past Paris Saint-Germain FC's compact .
- 78' Another change for Sport Lisboa e Benfica made on 78 minute. Goncalo Ramos leaves to be changed by Julian Draxler.
- 81' Paris Saint-Germain FC ring the changes. Lionel Messi has done his job and it is now time for Pablo Sarabia to step up.
- 86' Pablo Sarabia has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 87' Time for substitution for Paris Saint-Germain FC. Vitor Ferreira is replaced by Fabian Ruiz.
- 90' Rodrigo Pinho has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Neres on 90 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Fabian Ruiz. He receives a Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
-
7
David Neres ↓ Rodrigo Pinho 90'
- 20
- 3
- 27
- 99
- 13
-
88
Goncalo Ramos ↓ Julian Draxler 78'
- 6
- 61
- 66
Bench
- 2
- 31
- 17
-
93
Julian Draxler ↑ 78'
- 25
- 22
- 77
-
18
Rodrigo Pinho ↑ 90'
-
8
Fredrik Aursnes ↑ 78'
- 23
- 33
- 38
Coach
Roger Schmidt
Paris Saint-Germain FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 7
- 6
- 10
- 2
-
30
Lionel Messi ↓ Pablo Sarabia 81'
- 99
- 15
-
17
Vitor Ferreira ↓ Fabian Ruiz 87'
-
25
Nuno Mendes ↓ Juan Bernat 67'
- 4
Bench
- 16
-
14
Juan Bernat ↑ 67'
- 26
- 28
-
19
Pablo Sarabia ↑ 81'
- 1
-
8
Fabian Ruiz ↑ 87'
- 44
- 31
- 33
Coach
Christophe Galtier
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Danilo Pereira | 2 |
| Joao Mario | 1 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 1 |
| Lionel Messi | 1 |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2022-10-05
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
D
2022-10-01
Vitória SC
0–0
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
D
2022-09-18
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
5–0
CS Maritimo
W
2022-09-14
Juventus FC
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2022-09-10
FC Famalicão
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2022-09-06
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
Maccabi Haifa FC
W
Paris Saint-Germain FC Form
2022-10-05
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
1–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
D
2022-10-01
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2–1
OGC Nice
W
2022-09-18
Olympique Lyonnais
0–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2022-09-14
Maccabi Haifa FC
1–3
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2022-09-10
Paris Saint-Germain FC
1–0
Stade Brestois 29
W
2022-09-06
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2–1
Juventus FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.3
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.64
Paris Saint-Germain FC xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Paris Saint-Germain FC 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Draw
60%
Draw or Paris Saint-Germain FC
66%
Sport Lisboa e Benfica or Paris Saint-Germain FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sport Lisboa e Benfica
| Handicap | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers | Push | Paris Saint-Germain FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Paris Saint-Germain FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

