Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 12 December

Betiball's prediction for Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica on 12 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 12/12/2023 16:00

Red Bull Salzburg
1 - 3
Finished
Benfica
90+5' event Roko Simic / Mads Bidstrup
90' event Alexander Schlager
82' event Dijon Kameri
82' event Dijon Kameri / Oscar Gloukh
76' event Sekou Koita Goal Disallowed
57' event Luka Sucic
55' event Fernando Dos Santos Pedro / Petar Ratkov
55' event Sekou Koita / Nene Dorgeles
51' event Petar Ratkov
10' event Lucas Gourna-Douath
event 90+4' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 90+2' Arthur Mendonça Cabral
event 90+1' Arthur Mendonça Cabral / Joao Mario
event 72' Petar Musa
event 68' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Orkun Kokcu
event 46' Petar Musa / Casper Tengstedt
event 45+4' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 45+1' Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 32' Angel Fabian Di Maria
90+5' event Roko Simic / Mads Bidstrup
event 90+4' Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Rafael Ferreira Silva
90' event Alexander Schlager
event 90+2' Arthur Mendonça Cabral
82' event Dijon Kameri
event 90+1' Arthur Mendonça Cabral / Joao Mario
82' event Dijon Kameri / Oscar Gloukh
event 72' Petar Musa
76' event Sekou Koita Goal Disallowed
event 68' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Orkun Kokcu
57' event Luka Sucic
event 46' Petar Musa / Casper Tengstedt
55' event Fernando Dos Santos Pedro / Petar Ratkov
event 45+4' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
55' event Sekou Koita / Nene Dorgeles
event 45+1' Rafael Ferreira Silva
51' event Petar Ratkov
event 32' Angel Fabian Di Maria
10' event Lucas Gourna-Douath
Red Bull Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg
Substitutions
#8 Dijon Kameri
#11 Fernando Dos Santos Pedro
#23 Roko Simic
#20 Sekou Koita
#17 Andreas Ulmer
#1 Nico Mantl
#41 Jonas Krumrey
#39 Leandro Morgalla
#32 Forson Amankwah
#15 Mamady Diambou
#5 Bryan Okoh
#19 Karim Konate
Red Bull Salzburg Red Bull Salzburg Benfica Benfica
19Shots18
6Shots on Goal6
8Fouls8
2Corner Kick6
10Free kick13
4Offside2
4Yellow card2
29Aerial27
3Save5
16Successful Tackles10
19Interceptions14
0Assist1
4Substitution4
13Shots off goal12
0Hit The Post2
14Head Success14
5Blocked3
25Tackle21
10Dribbles17
9Throw-in34
438Passes532
107Attacks132
31Dangerous attacks67
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#9 Arthur Mendonça Cabral
#33 Petar Musa
#17 Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
#61 Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
#38 Joao Victor Da Silva Marcelino
#13 David Jurasek
#45 Leo Kokubo
#22 Chiquinho
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
#47 Tiago Maria Antunes Gouveia
Commentary
90+5' Red Bull Salzburg — substitution: Roko Simic / Mads Bidstrup
90+4' Benfica — substitution: Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis / Rafael Ferreira Silva
90+2' Goal! Arthur Mendonça Cabral - Benfica
90+1' Benfica — substitution: Arthur Mendonça Cabral / Joao Mario
90' Alexander Schlager - Red Bull Salzburg receive a yellow card
82' Dijon Kameri - Red Bull Salzburg receive a yellow card
82' Red Bull Salzburg — substitution: Dijon Kameri / Oscar Gloukh
76' VAR review - Red Bull Salzburg
72' Petar Musa - Benfica receive a yellow card
68' Benfica — substitution: Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Orkun Kokcu
57' Goal! Luka Sucic - Red Bull Salzburg
55' Red Bull Salzburg — substitution: Fernando Dos Santos Pedro / Petar Ratkov
55' Red Bull Salzburg — substitution: Sekou Koita / Nene Dorgeles
51' Petar Ratkov - Red Bull Salzburg receive a yellow card
46' Benfica — substitution: Petar Musa / Casper Tengstedt
45+4' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Benfica receive a yellow card
45+1' Goal! Rafael Ferreira Silva - Benfica
32' Goal! Angel Fabian Di Maria - Benfica
10' Lucas Gourna-Douath - Red Bull Salzburg receive a yellow card

How We Build the Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica on 12 December 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.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Red Bull Salzburg'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 Red Bull Salzburg and Benfica sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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