Holstebro TTH vs Benfica: match preview on 6 October 2026

Old forms return to EHF European League

Holstebro TTH and Benfica delivered a performance defined by their recent habits rather than a new narrative. The Danish side brought a defensive fragility that has cost them three of their last five games, while the Portuguese visitors offered a clinical edge that carried them through a victory in their domestic league.

Holstebro TTH’s arrival in the EHF European League group stage was marked by a record of three wins and two losses in their last five outings, a run that included a heavy 20:33 defeat away to Fredericia HK. Benfica arrived with a similar profile. Their last five matches in all competitions yielded three wins and two losses, highlighted by a dominant 38:21 win against Santo Tirso in the Andebol 1. Both teams had played once in the group stage, with Holstebro TTH taking two points and Benfica securing a draw.

The match itself did not deviate from the statistical trends of the two squads. Holstebro TTH, sitting top of the group with two points, looked to build on their home advantage, but their recent defensive record offered little reassurance. Benfica, third in the group with zero points, needed a result to stabilize their campaign, relying on the potent attack that had scored 166 goals in their last five matches. The encounter reflected this balance, with both sides showing the offensive firepower that characterises their current form.

In the end, the result left both teams in their respective positions. Holstebro TTH maintained their lead in the table as the leaders with two points, having started their group stage with a win. Benfica remained in third place with zero points, a position they had also held after their opening fixture.