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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2023 17:15

FC Arouca
0 - 3
Finished
Benfica
88' event Oriol Busquets / Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz
88' event Nino Galovic / Joao Basso
83' event Pedro Manuel da Silva Moreira / Ismaila Soro
76' event Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz
73' event Ismaila Soro
59' event Arsenio Lafuente Nunes / David Simao
59' event Bruno Henrique Marques Torres / Benji Michel
46' event Jerome Opoku
event 87' Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Antonio Silva
event 86' Gilberto Moraes Junior / Alexander Bahr
event 86' Joao Neves / David Neres Campos
event 86' Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
event 80' Petar Musa
event 67' Petar Musa / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
event 54' Joao Mario
event 49' Antonio Silva
event 25' Joao Mario
88' event Oriol Busquets / Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz
event 87' Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Antonio Silva
88' event Nino Galovic / Joao Basso
event 86' Gilberto Moraes Junior / Alexander Bahr
83' event Pedro Manuel da Silva Moreira / Ismaila Soro
event 86' Joao Neves / David Neres Campos
76' event Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz
event 86' Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
73' event Ismaila Soro
event 80' Petar Musa
59' event Arsenio Lafuente Nunes / David Simao
event 67' Petar Musa / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
59' event Bruno Henrique Marques Torres / Benji Michel
event 54' Joao Mario
46' event Jerome Opoku
event 49' Antonio Silva
event 25' Joao Mario
FC Arouca FC Arouca
Substitutions
#9 Bruno Henrique Marques Torres
#44 Nino Galovic
#20 Pedro Manuel da Silva Moreira
#8 Arsenio Lafuente Nunes
#14 Oriol Busquets
#92 Joao Nuno Figueiredo Valido
#17 Moses Yaw
#64 Rafael Fernandes
FC Arouca FC Arouca Benfica Benfica
7Shots6
0Shots on Goal3
10Fouls11
3Corner Kick3
14Free kick11
1Offside4
3Yellow card1
17Aerial15
17Successful Tackles24
11Interceptions12
0Assist3
7Shots off goal3
7Head Success9
17Tackle24
8Dribbles6
17Throw-in22
381Passes595
66Attacks144
10Dangerous attacks74
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#4 Lucas Verissimo Da Silva
#33 Petar Musa
#23 Mihailo Ristic
#87 Joao Neves
#45 Leo Kokubo
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#91 Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
#19 Casper Tengstedt
Commentary
88' FC Arouca — substitution: Oriol Busquets / Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz
88' FC Arouca — substitution: Nino Galovic / Joao Basso
87' Benfica — substitution: Lucas Verissimo Da Silva / Antonio Silva
86' Benfica — substitution: Gilberto Moraes Junior / Alexander Bahr
86' Benfica — substitution: Joao Neves / David Neres Campos
86' Benfica — substitution: Mihailo Ristic / Alex Grimaldo
83' FC Arouca — substitution: Pedro Manuel da Silva Moreira / Ismaila Soro
80' Goal! Petar Musa - Benfica
76' Gonzalo Bozzoni Alan Ruiz - FC Arouca receive a yellow card
73' Ismaila Soro - FC Arouca receive a yellow card
67' Benfica — substitution: Petar Musa / Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
59' FC Arouca — substitution: Arsenio Lafuente Nunes / David Simao
59' FC Arouca — substitution: Bruno Henrique Marques Torres / Benji Michel
54' Goal! Joao Mario - Benfica
49' Antonio Silva - Benfica receive a yellow card
46' Jerome Opoku - FC Arouca receive a yellow card
25' Goal! Joao Mario - Benfica

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 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.

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 FC Arouca and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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