Benfica vs FC Barcelona: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Benfica

W W D W L

16th place in Group A

4-5

21/01/2025 16:00

FC Barcelona

D W W W W

2nd place in Group A

UEFA Champions League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs FC Barcelona on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Benfica vs FC Barcelona preview before placing your bet.

Benfica will face FC Barcelona in UEFA Champions League on January 21, 2025 at 16:00.
Benfica are currently 16th with 13 points after 8 matches.
FC Barcelona sit 2nd with 19 points from 8 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.95.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2025-01-21

Benfica vs FC Barcelona - Prediction & Odds

Benfica

FC Barcelona

2025-01-21 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2025

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Liverpool	21	8	7	0	1	17	5	12
02 FC Barcelona	19	8	6	1	1	28	13	15
03 Arsenal	19	8	6	1	1	16	3	13
04 Inter Milan	19	8	6	1	1	11	1	10
05 Atletico Madrid	18	8	6	0	2	20	12	8
06 Bayer Leverkusen	16	8	5	1	2	15	7	8
07 Lille	16	8	5	1	2	17	10	7
08 Aston Villa	16	8	5	1	2	13	6	7
09 Atalanta	15	8	4	3	1	20	6	14
10 Borussia Dortmund	15	8	5	0	3	22	12	10
11 Real Madrid	15	8	5	0	3	20	12	8
12 Bayern Munchen	15	8	5	0	3	20	12	8
13 AC Milan	15	8	5	0	3	14	11	3
14 PSV Eindhoven	14	8	4	2	2	16	12	4
15 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	13	8	4	1	3	14	9	5
16 Benfica	13	8	4	1	3	16	12	4
17 Monaco	13	8	4	1	3	13	13	0
18 Stade Brestois	13	8	4	1	3	10	11	-1
19 Feyenoord	13	8	4	1	3	18	21	-3
20 Juventus	12	8	3	3	2	9	7	2
21 Celtic FC	12	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1
22 Manchester City	11	8	3	2	3	18	14	4
23 Sporting CP	11	8	3	2	3	13	12	1
24 Club Brugge	11	8	3	2	3	7	11	-4
25 Dinamo Zagreb	11	8	3	2	3	12	19	-7
26 VfB Stuttgart	10	8	3	1	4	13	17	-4
27 FC Shakhtar Donetsk	7	8	2	1	5	8	16	-8
28 Bologna	6	8	1	3	4	4	9	-5
29 Crvena Zvezda	6	8	2	0	6	13	22	-9
30 Sturm Graz	6	8	2	0	6	5	14	-9
31 Sparta Praha	4	8	1	1	6	7	21	-14
32 RB Leipzig	3	8	1	0	7	8	15	-7
33 Girona	3	8	1	0	7	5	13	-8
34 Red Bull Salzburg	3	8	1	0	7	5	27	-22
35 Slovan Bratislava	0	8	0	0	8	7	27	-20
36 Young Boys	0	8	0	0	8	3	24	-21

Head To Head

23/11/2021 16:00

FC Barcelona

0 - 0

Benfica

UEFA CL

29/09/2021 15:00

Benfica

3 - 0

FC Barcelona

UEFA CL

05/12/2012 15:45

FC Barcelona

0 - 0

Benfica

UEFA CL

02/10/2012 14:45

Benfica

0 - 2

FC Barcelona

UEFA CL

05/04/2006 14:45

FC Barcelona

2 - 0

Benfica

UEFA CL

28/03/2006 14:45

Benfica

0 - 0

FC Barcelona

UEFA CL

FC Barcelona

33%

Draw

50%

Benfica

17%

Benfica Last 6 matches

17/01/2025 16:15

Benfica 4 - 0 FC Famalicao

POR D1

14/01/2025 16:15

SC Farense 1 - 3 Benfica

POR CN

11/01/2025 15:45

Sporting CP 1 - 1 Benfica

PORLC

08/01/2025 15:45

Benfica 3 - 0 Sporting Braga

PORLC

04/01/2025 14:00

Benfica 1 - 2 Sporting Braga

POR D1

29/12/2024 16:30

Sporting CP 1 - 0 Benfica

POR D1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches FC Barcelona

18/01/2025 16:00

Getafe 1 - 1 FC Barcelona

SPA D1

15/01/2025 16:00

FC Barcelona 5 - 1 Real Betis

SPA CUP

12/01/2025 15:00

FC Barcelona 5 - 2 Real Madrid

SPA SUC

08/01/2025 15:00

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 2 FC Barcelona

SPA SUC

04/01/2025 14:00

Barbastro 0 - 4 FC Barcelona

SPA CUP

21/12/2024 16:00

FC Barcelona 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid

SPA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Champions League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Benfica

FC Barcelona

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored

Avg. per game

1.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 12 matches

YesNo

7 (58%)5 (42%)

In last 12 matches

NoYes

12 (86%)2 (14%)

Benfica

Recent matches

FC Barcelona

Under /Over

(67%)8 4(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(93%)13 1(7%)

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(57%)8 6(43%)

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

/Yes

(50%)6 6(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(71%)10 4(29%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Benfica

FC Barcelona

Shots

Benfica

Total shots

14.08 avg / game

Blocked

53 total

Avg. 4.82

FC Barcelona

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

49 total

Avg. 3.77

Benfica Pass FC Barcelona

Total passes

4882

Avg. 407 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

8299

Avg. 593 / game

Accurate

87%

Ball possession

62%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Benfica

Played games

FC Barcelona

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.29

5.08

Corners

5.07

21.25

255

Throw-ins

255

18.21

3.08

Offsides

1.00

3.42

GK saves

2.50

Benfica

DISCIPLINARY

FC Barcelona

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.33

0.93

0.00

0.14

10.83

130

Fouls

125

8.93

21.67

260

Tackles

235

16.79

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How We Build the Benfica vs FC Barcelona Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Benfica vs FC Barcelona on 21 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Champions League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Benfica vs FC Barcelona Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Benfica's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Barcelona's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Champions League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Champions League standings and the UEFA Champions League form table to understand exactly where Benfica and FC Barcelona sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our UEFA Champions League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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