Milan – Benfica / September 16
📅 Date: 16.09.2026
🕒 Time: 22:00 Bulgarian time
🏆 Competition: Europa League – League Phase, Round 1
🏟️ Stadium: San Siro, Milan, Italy
AC Milan host Benfica in one of the most interesting matches of the first round of the Europa League league phase. Two clubs with rich European histories meet again in an official match after a long break, with the Italian side also looking to make use of their home advantage.
📊 bet365 Odds
- AC Milan to win: 2.10
- Draw: 3.50
- Benfica to win: 3.25
Odds may change before the start of the match.
Form and Preparation
AC Milan are still unbeaten in Serie A this season. The Rossoneri started with victories against Torino 2:1 and Venezia 2:0, before drawing 1:1 with Juventus. In the most recent round, Milan came back to earn a 2:2 away draw against Lazio after trailing by two goals at half-time.
Benfica arrive in Milan on an excellent run of results. The Portuguese side recorded consecutive victories over Marítimo 3:0, Moreirense 4:0 and Gil Vicente 3:1. Before that, Benfica eliminated Danish side AGF Aarhus in the Europa League play-off with two 3:1 victories.
Before the Match
AC Milan and Benfica share a significant history in European competitions. Among their most memorable meetings are the European Cup finals in 1963 and 1990, both won by the Italian club. Their most recent official meetings came in the Champions League group stage during the 2007/08 season.
The provided odds give the advantage to AC Milan – 2.10 for a home victory. A win for Benfica is priced at 3.25, while the draw is 3.50.
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