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

Betiball's prediction for Benfica vs FC Barcelona on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 20:00) 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 vs FC Barcelona: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2025 20:00

Benfica
4 - 5
Finished
FC Barcelona
80' event Zeki Amdouni / Evangelos Pavlidis
80' event Benjamin Rollheiser / Orkun Kokcu
76' event Alvaro Fernandez
71' event Alexander Bahr / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
71' event Angel Fabian Di Maria / Andreas Schjelderup
68' event Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva
61' event Leandro Barreiro Martins / Fredrik Aursnes
30' event Evangelos Pavlidis
22' event Evangelos Pavlidis
2' event Evangelos Pavlidis
event 90+9' Fermin Lopez
event 90+6' Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 90+4' Frenkie De Jong
event 90+2' Gerard Martin / Lamine Yamal
event 86' Eric Garcia
event 78' Robert Lewandowski
event 74' Ferran Torres / Alejandro Balde
event 74' Eric Garcia / Jules Kounde
event 66' Jules Kounde
event 64' Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 62' Fermin Lopez / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
event 62' Frenkie De Jong / Marc Casado
event 36' Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
event 13' Robert Lewandowski
event 12' Alejandro Balde Penalty awarded
80' event Zeki Amdouni / Evangelos Pavlidis
event 90+9' Fermin Lopez
80' event Benjamin Rollheiser / Orkun Kokcu
event 90+6' Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
76' event Alvaro Fernandez
event 90+4' Frenkie De Jong
71' event Alexander Bahr / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
event 90+2' Gerard Martin / Lamine Yamal
71' event Angel Fabian Di Maria / Andreas Schjelderup
event 86' Eric Garcia
68' event Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva
event 78' Robert Lewandowski
61' event Leandro Barreiro Martins / Fredrik Aursnes
event 74' Ferran Torres / Alejandro Balde
30' event Evangelos Pavlidis
event 74' Eric Garcia / Jules Kounde
22' event Evangelos Pavlidis
event 66' Jules Kounde
2' event Evangelos Pavlidis
event 64' Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha
event 62' Fermin Lopez / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
event 62' Frenkie De Jong / Marc Casado
event 36' Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
event 13' Robert Lewandowski
event 12' Alejandro Balde Penalty awarded
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#32 Benjamin Rollheiser
#11 Angel Fabian Di Maria
#6 Alexander Bahr
#18 Leandro Barreiro Martins
#7 Zeki Amdouni
#81 Adrian Bajrami
#25 Gianluca Prestianni
#9 Arthur Mendonca Cabral
#37 Jan-Niklas Beste
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#84 Joao Rego
#60 Nuno Felix
Benfica Benfica FC Barcelona FC Barcelona
10Shots22
5Shots on Goal11
9Fouls9
2Corner Kick6
9Free kick9
5Offside1
1Yellow card4
27Aerial17
6Save1
26Successful Tackles15
14Interceptions9
25Long pass18
1Assist2
5Substitution5
5Shots off goal11
12Head Success10
4Blocked5
26Tackle14
1Dribbles18
13Throw-in22
248Passes731
55Attacks168
18Dangerous attacks96
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona
Substitutions
#21 Frenkie De Jong
#7 Ferran Torres
#24 Eric Garcia
#16 Fermin Lopez
#35 Gerard Martin
#15 Andreas Christensen
#13 Ignacio Pena Sotorres
#10 Anssumane Fati
#18 Pau Victor Delgado
#14 Pablo Torre
#32 Hector Fort
#31 Diego Kochen
Commentary
90+9' Fermin Lopez - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
90+6' Goal! Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha - FC Barcelona
90+4' Frenkie De Jong - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
90+2' FC Barcelona — substitution: Gerard Martin / Lamine Yamal
86' Goal! Eric Garcia - FC Barcelona
80' Benfica — substitution: Zeki Amdouni / Evangelos Pavlidis
80' Benfica — substitution: Benjamin Rollheiser / Orkun Kokcu
78' Penalty scored! Robert Lewandowski - FC Barcelona
76' Alvaro Fernandez - Benfica receive a yellow card
74' FC Barcelona — substitution: Ferran Torres / Alejandro Balde
74' FC Barcelona — substitution: Eric Garcia / Jules Kounde
71' Benfica — substitution: Alexander Bahr / Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu
71' Benfica — substitution: Angel Fabian Di Maria / Andreas Schjelderup
68' Own goal! Ronald Federico Araujo da Silva - Benfica
66' Jules Kounde - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Raphael Dias Belloli，Raphinha - FC Barcelona
62' FC Barcelona — substitution: Fermin Lopez / Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria
62' FC Barcelona — substitution: Frenkie De Jong / Marc Casado
61' Benfica — substitution: Leandro Barreiro Martins / Fredrik Aursnes
36' Pablo Martin Paez Gaviria - FC Barcelona receive a yellow card
30' Penalty scored! Evangelos Pavlidis - Benfica
22' Goal! Evangelos Pavlidis - Benfica
13' Penalty scored! Robert Lewandowski - FC Barcelona
12' VAR review - FC Barcelona
2' Goal! Evangelos Pavlidis - Benfica

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Benfica and FC Barcelona sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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