FC Arouca vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

FC Arouca
WLLLW
5th place in Portugal Primera Liga
0 - 3
FT
31/01/2023 17:15
Benfica
WWWWD
1st place in Portugal Primera Liga
Portugal Primera Liga
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Arouca vs Benfica on 31 January 2023 (kick-off: 17:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Arouca vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

  • FC Arouca will face Benfica in Portugal Primera Liga on January 31, 2023 at 17:15.
  • FC Arouca are currently 5th with 54 points after 34 matches.
  • Benfica sit 1st with 87 points from 34 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2023
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Benfica Benfica
87 34 28 3 3 82 20 62
02 FC Porto FC Porto
85 34 27 4 3 73 22 51
03 Sporting Braga Sporting Braga
78 34 25 3 6 75 30 45
04 Sporting CP Sporting CP
74 34 23 5 6 71 32 39
05 FC Arouca FC Arouca
54 34 15 9 10 36 37 -1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes Vitoria Guimaraes
53 34 16 5 13 34 39 -5
07 GD Chaves GD Chaves
46 34 12 10 12 35 40 -5
08 FC Famalicao FC Famalicao
44 34 13 5 16 39 47 -8
09 Boavista FC Boavista FC
44 34 12 8 14 43 54 -11
10 Casa Pia AC Casa Pia AC
41 34 11 8 15 31 40 -9
11 Vizela Vizela
40 34 11 7 16 34 38 -4
12 Rio Ave Rio Ave
40 34 10 10 14 36 43 -7
13 Gil Vicente Gil Vicente
37 34 10 7 17 32 41 -9
14 Estoril Estoril
35 34 10 5 19 33 49 -16
15 Portimonense Portimonense
34 34 10 4 20 25 48 -23
16 Maritimo Maritimo
26 34 7 5 22 32 63 -31
17 Pacos de Ferreira Pacos de Ferreira
23 34 6 5 23 26 62 -36
18 Santa Clara Santa Clara
22 34 5 7 22 26 58 -32
FC Arouca FC Arouca Last 6 matches
22/07/2026 16:30
FC Famalicao 0 - 0 FC Arouca
International Club Friendly
18/07/2026 16:30
Feirense 0 - 0 FC Arouca
International Club Friendly
11/07/2026 16:00
Rio Ave 2 - 1 FC Arouca
International Club Friendly
17/05/2026 00:00
FC Arouca 3 - 1 CD Tondela
Liga Portugal 1
12/05/2026 02:15
Gil Vicente 1 - 3 FC Arouca
Liga Portugal 1
02/05/2026 21:30
FC Arouca 2 - 2 Santa Clara
Liga Portugal 1
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Benfica Benfica
18/07/2026 01:45
Benfica 2 - 0 Villarreal
International Club Friendly
12/07/2026 01:30
Benfica 1 - 2 Flamengo
International Club Friendly
17/05/2026 02:30
Estoril 1 - 3 Benfica
Liga Portugal 1
12/05/2026 02:15
Benfica 2 - 2 Sporting Braga
Liga Portugal 1
03/05/2026 00:00
FC Famalicao 2 - 2 Benfica
Liga Portugal 1
26/04/2026 00:00
Benfica 4 - 1 Moreirense
Liga Portugal 1
Win
50%
Draw
33%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga

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

Played games
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
34
 Benfica
Benfica
34
Goals
Scored
13
Avg. per game
0.38
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
40
Avg. per game
1.18
Conceded
11
Avg. per game
0.32
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
12 (35%)22 (65%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
22 (65%)12 (35%)
FC Arouca

FC Arouca

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

Under /Over

(24%)8 26(76%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

/Yes

(32%)11 23(68%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(32%)11 23(68%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
FC Arouca FC Arouca
Benfica Benfica
Shots
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
Total shots
10.47 avg / game
Blocked
74 total
Avg. 2.64
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
16.15 avg / game
Blocked
122 total
Avg. 4.52
FC Arouca FC Arouca Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
13961
Avg. 411 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
20189
Avg. 594 / game
Accurate
87%
Ball possession
64%
TOTAL ATTACKS
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
3207
Avg. 94.32 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
4653
Avg. 136.85 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
1117
Avg. 32.85 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
2503
Avg. 73.62 / game
OTHERS
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
34
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.44
15
Clean sheets
21
0.62
3.35
114
Corners
274
8.06
18.41
626
Throw-ins
653
19.21
1.56
53
Offsides
84
2.47
3.18
108
GK saves
57
1.68
FC Arouca
FC Arouca
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.32
79
Yellow card
65
1.91
0.12
4
Red card
3
0.09
13.82
470
Fouls
436
12.82
16.74
569
Tackles
654
19.24
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How We Build the FC Arouca vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Arouca vs Benfica on 31 January 2023 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 Portugal Primera Liga 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.

FC Arouca vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Arouca's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica'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.

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

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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