Benfica vs Novara predictions, Jan 08, 2026

CEV Champions League Women, on Thursday,

Benfica

Novara

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In what promises to be an exciting battle in the CEV Champions League Women, Benfica Volleyball Women will face off against Igor Gorgonzola Novara on January 8, 2026.

Both teams have been in solid form recently, with Benfica winning 3 of their last 5 matches and Novara also claiming victories in 3 of their last 5 outings. This sets the stage for a closely contested match between two evenly matched sides.

However, looking at the bookmakers’ odds, it is clear that Novara are considered the favorites going into this encounter with odds of 1.04, compared to Benfica’s odds of 8.25. The predicted final score of 0:3 in favor of Novara further reinforces this notion.

In terms of tactical strengths, Novara have shown strong defensive capabilities and the ability to capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes, while Benfica have displayed solid offensive play and determination on the court.

Ultimately, while Novara may be the favorites according to the odds, in sports, anything can happen on any given day. Fans can anticipate an intense and competitive match between these two skilled teams.

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Benfica
11.1%
Novara
88.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:3

Outrights of CEV Champions League Women Novara W: 3.83% Benfica W: 0.18%

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Latest Results

04.01.26 PV 2014 Colégio Efanor Volleyball Women – Benfica Volleyball Women – 2:3
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14.12.25 Castêlo da Maia GC Women – Benfica Volleyball Women – 1:3
08.12.25 Benfica Volleyball Women – SC Braga Volleyball Women – 1:3
07.12.25 Sporting Alexandria Volleyball Women – Benfica Volleyball Women – 3:1
04.01.26 Imoco Volley Conegliano – Igor Gorgonzola Novara – 3:1
30.12.25 Igor Gorgonzola Novara – Vero Volley Monza Women – 3:1
26.12.25 Igor Gorgonzola Novara – Foppapedretti Bergamo – 3:2
23.12.25 Fenera Chieri – Igor Gorgonzola Novara – 3:1
20.12.25 UYBA Busto Arsizio – Igor Gorgonzola Novara – 2:3

Facts

  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Novara may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Novara is the obvious favorite.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
  • Standings

    Main

    Group A

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Vakifbank W 2 2 0 6:1 6
    2 Scandicci W 2 2 0 6:1 6
    3 Le Cannet W 2 0 2 1:6 0
    4 Alba Blaj W 2 0 2 1:6 0

    Group B

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Fenerbahce W 2 2 0 6:0 6
    2 Novara W 2 1 1 3:4 3
    3 Benfica W 2 1 1 3:5 2
    4 Budowlani Lodz W 2 0 2 3:6 1

    Group C

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Vero Volley W 2 2 0 6:0 6
    2 Eczacibasi W 2 1 1 5:3 4
    3 Olympiacos Piraeus W 2 1 1 3:5 2
    4 Zeleznicar W 2 0 2 0:6 0

    Group D

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Conegliano W 2 2 0 6:2 5
    2 Zeren Spor W 2 1 1 5:3 4
    3 Dresdner SC W 2 1 1 3:4 3
    4 LKS Lodz W 2 0 2 1:6 0

    Group E

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Palmberg Schwerin W 2 2 0 6:3 5
    2 Rzeszow W 2 1 1 5:4 4
    3 Levallois Paris SC W 2 1 1 4:5 2
    4 Maritsa Plovdiv W 2 0 2 3:6 1

    Ranking of third-placed teams

    Pl W L Pts
    1 Dresdner SC W 2 1 1 3:4 3
    2 Levallois Paris SC W 2 1 1 4:5 2
    3 Olympiacos Piraeus W 2 1 1 3:5 2
    4 Benfica W 2 1 1 3:5 2
    5 Le Cannet W 2 0 2 1:6 0

    CEV Champions League Women Outrights

    1. Conegliano W: 2.06 (28.66%)

    2. Fenerbahce: 3 (19.64%)

    3. Fenerbahce W: 3.05 (19.32%)

    4. Vero Volley Milano W: 7.24 (8.14%)

    5. Vakifbank W: 8.24 (7.15%)

    6. Scandicci W: 13.4 (4.4%)

    7. Novara W: 15.4 (3.83%)

    8. Eczacibasi W: 21.8 (2.7%)

    9. Zeren Spor W: 34.8 (1.69%)

    10. Benfica: 100 (0.59%)

    11. Rzeszow: 100 (0.59%)

    12. Rzeszow W: 100.25 (0.59%)

    13. Budowlani Lodz W: 120.2 (0.49%)

    14. Olympiacos Piraeus W: 140.2 (0.42%)

    15. Palmberg Schwerin W: 160.2 (0.37%)

    16. Dresdner SC W: 200.2 (0.29%)

    17. Levallois Paris SC W: 220.2 (0.27%)

    18. Alba Blaj W: 260.2 (0.23%)

    19. LKS Commercecon Lodz W: 280.2 (0.21%)

    20. Benfica W: 333.67 (0.18%)

    21. Le Cannet W: 480.2 (0.12%)

    22. Maritsa Plovdiv W: 780.2 (0.08%)

    23. Zeleznicar W: 980.2 (0.06%)

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