Lech Poznań goes into Benfica clash in Lisbon confident of a result

In brief

• Lech Poznań travel to Lisbon for Thursday's Europa League fixture against Benfica.
• Lech are 32nd in the league phase with one point, while Benfica lead on 9 points.
• Frederiksen says his side will play boldly and look to counterattack.
• The match is broadcast on TV and online in Poland, with kick-off at 18:45 local time.

Frederiksen sees a real chance in Lisbon

Lech Poznań head coach Niels Frederiksen has said his team are not written off before Thursday's Europa League fixture against Benfica at Estadio da Luz. The Danish coach said his players have travelled to the Portuguese capital to compete for their first win of this season's competition. (Trener Lecha nie ma wątpliwości przed meczem z Benficą. "Po to przyjechaliśmy do Lizbony" – polsatsport.pl)

Where the two sides stand

Lech sit 32nd in the league phase table with a single point, while Benfica lead the standings on 9 points. Thursday's game is the fourth round of the league phase. (Benfica – Lech Poznań. Zobacz, kto wygra w Lidze Europy. Śledź wynik na żywo – przegladsportowy.onet.pl)

Expectations for the match

Frederiksen expects his side to play boldly and believes they can defend solidly while also creating dangerous counterattacks against the favourites. Betting analysts quote Benfica as the favourites, and the market prices reflect that. (Benfica vs Lech Poznan Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds – oddschecker.com)

Broadcast details

The match is available to watch on television and online streaming services in Poland. (Benfica - Lech Poznań: transmisja za darmo. Gdzie oglądać w TV i online? (05.11.2026 – sportowefakty.wp.pl) Kick-off is set for 18:45 local time in Lisbon. ([Gdzie oglądać mecz Benfica - Lech Poznań? O której? [TRANSMISJA] – sport.pl](https://www.sport.pl/pilka/7,65042,33117832,gdzie-ogladac-mecz-benfica-lech-poznan-o-ktorej-transmisja.html))