AGF vs Benfica Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Aug 2026

AGF vs Benfica Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -159

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We like the odds of -159 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. AGF and Benfica should be able to net at least once and the Both Teams to Score market provides a good angle.

This AGF vs Benfica betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

AGF vs Benfica Preview

Danish Superliga club AGF host Portuguese Primeira Liga team Benfica in the second leg of their Europa League play-off tie at Cepheus Park Randers, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 27 August.

AGF Aarhus were in Superliga action on Sunday, playing out a 2-2 home draw against Odense Boldklub at Ceres Park Vejlby. The Whites enjoyed 71% possession and registered five shots on target, with James Bogere and Rasmus Carstensen finding the net.

Benfica, who have not been in action since the first leg, have started the new Primeira Liga season with a 2-2 home draw against newcomers Viseu and a convincing 7-0 away victory over Casa Pia.

H2H: Benfica Too Strong for AGF in First Leg

Estadio da Luz staged the first leg between Benfica and AGF, with the hosts running out 3-1 winners. Benfica had 71% possession and registered 13 shots on target compared to just one for their opponents. Rafa Silva, Leandro Barreiro and Vangelis Pavlidis scored for Benfica, with Sebastian Joergensen replying for AGF.

Superliga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	AGF Aarhus	12	2	6	4	17	19	-2	17:19	12

Primeira Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Benfica	9	7	1	1	26	8	18	26:8	22

AGF have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts. Jakob Poulsen's side have averaged 52.2% possession, 445.6 passes and 6.3 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 6.0 shots on goal, 15.8 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Sebastian Joergensen, Frederik Emmery, Kristian Arnstad, Patrick Mortensen and Tomas Kristjansson are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Frederik Emmery is the top assists maker on 4.

Benfica have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 3.2 goals from 8.0 shots on goal and 20.2 attempts. The Lisbon club have averaged 60.4% possession, 7.4 corners taken and 2.3 corners against, while conceding 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Vangelis Pavlidis on 11, Rafa Silva with 6 and Gianluca Prestianni 3. Vangelis Pavlidis, Alexander Bah and Leandro Barreiro have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Samuel Soares has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

AGF confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mads Hedenstad Christiansen (GK), Jacob Andersen, Mouhammade Camara, Luka Calloe, Rasmus Carstensen, Jens Joensson, Kristian Arnstad, Gift Links, Tobias Bech, Mikael Anderson, Janni Serra.

Benfica confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Samuel Soares (GK), Alexander Bah, Tomas Araujo, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Dahl, Leandro Barreiro, Enzo Barrenechea, Rafa Silva, Georgiy Sudakov, Gianluca Prestianni, Vangelis Pavlidis.

Main Match Prediction

The best betting angle for this Europa League play-off showdown could be the BTTS Yes option, especially as it’s attractively priced at -159. We can see the two teams both finding the net.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (domestic league and Europa League qualifying matches):

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight AGF games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 17 of the last 20 AGF games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 AGF games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Benfica games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Benfica games.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Europa League qualifying stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.3% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

AGF 1 - 1 Benfica

There are attractive odds of +600 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vangelis Pavlidis to Score -133

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) has scored in five straight games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of -133.

Latest Vangelis Pavlidis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-132

First

+220

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Corners Prediction

AGF Over 3.5 Corners -161

The past five AGF games have involved them having an average of 7.60 corners. We’re content to wager the -161 for AGF to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.

Europa League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AGF

Total

10.90 6.30 4.60

Home

10.80 7.80 3.00

Away

9.60 4.80 4.80

Benfica

Total

9.70 7.40 2.30

Home

11.00 8.80 2.20

Away

10.60 7.70 2.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-147

AGF Corners

Over 3.5

-154

Under 3.5

+107

Benfica Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-108

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+700

2

-200

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AGF vs Benfica Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 71% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Benfica are favourites to prosper in this Europa League qualifying encounter and they’re available at -244 with the bookies. AGF Aarhus are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +540.

An Asian Handicap -1.25 bet on Benfica gives you a full payout at -120 if they beat AGF by two or more goals. If they win by one, you get half your stake returned but will lose the other half.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -159 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Europa League qualifying games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+540

X

+350

2

-244

Half-Time Result

1

+440

X

+160

2

-125

Double Chance

1X

+160

12

-667

X2

-1250

Draw No Bet

1

+370

2

-714

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-119

2 Hcp -1.25

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+143

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+108

Vangelis Pavlidis is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +220. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -132.

Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica)

First

+220

Anytime

-132

Jhon Durán (Benfica)

First

+310

Anytime

+115

Rafa Silva (Benfica)

First

+430

Anytime

+163

Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica)

First

+525

Anytime

+185

Jakub Kamiński (Benfica)

First

+525

Anytime

+195

Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica)

First

+550

Anytime

+200

Armindo Bruma (Benfica)

First

+600

Anytime

+220

Georgiy Sudakov (Benfica)

First

+700

Anytime

+275

Gianluca Prestianni (Benfica)

First

+750

Anytime

+275

Tobias Bech (AGF)

First

+800

Anytime

+320

Kristian Arnstad (AGF)

First

+900

Anytime

+335

Richmond Gyamfi (AGF)

First

+900

Anytime

+350

Leandro Barreiro (Benfica)

First

+900

Anytime

+360

Janni Luca Serra (AGF)

First

+950

Anytime

+370

Richard Ríos (Benfica)

First

+1000

Anytime

+390

Kevin Yakob (AGF)

First

+1300

Anytime

+510

Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica)

First

+1300

Anytime

+525

Sebastian Jørgensen (AGF)

First

+1300

Anytime

+525

Mikael Anderson (AGF)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Gift Links (AGF)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Markus Solbakken (AGF)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Enzo Barrenechea (Benfica)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Clément Lenglet (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Manuel Jorge Silva (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Alessandro Circati (Benfica)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Alexander Bah (Benfica)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Samuel Dahl (Benfica)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Latest Europa League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

AGF Stats

Benfica Stats

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 3.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 2.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.70 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.20% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 61.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 60.40% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches

AGF vs Benfica Lineups & Team News

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