Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Prediction Match Centre

Santa Clara U23

No standing data

0 - 0

16/05/2026 09:00

Benfica U23

No standing data

Portugal U23 Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 on 16 May 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 preview before placing your bet.

Santa Clara U23 will face Benfica U23 in Portugal U23 Cup on May 16, 2026 at 09:00.

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.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2026

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Santa Clara U23 and Benfica U23 in the Portugal U23 Cup football standings for the 2026 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Santa Clara U23 Last 6 matches

04/06/2026 02:00

Santa Clara U23 1 - 2 Gil Vicente U23

Portugal U23 Cup

27/05/2026 00:00

Gil Vicente U23 2 - 1 Santa Clara U23

Portugal U23 Cup

20/05/2026 17:00

Benfica U23 3 - 3 Santa Clara U23

Portugal U23 Cup

16/05/2026 23:00

Santa Clara U23 0 - 0 Benfica U23

Portugal U23 Cup

11/05/2026 17:00

Academico Viseu U23 2 - 4 Santa Clara U23

Portugal U23 Cup

06/05/2026 18:00

Rio Ave U23 2 - 2 Santa Clara U23

Portugal U23 Cup

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Benfica U23

20/05/2026 17:00

Benfica U23 3 - 3 Santa Clara U23

Portugal U23 Cup

16/05/2026 23:00

Santa Clara U23 0 - 0 Benfica U23

Portugal U23 Cup

11/05/2026 22:00

Benfica U23 1 - 1 Braga U23

Portugal U23 Cup

28/04/2026 23:30

Benfica U23 1 - 2 Famalicao U23

Portugal U23

24/04/2026 22:00

Sporting Lisbon Sad U23 2 - 1 Benfica U23

Portugal U23

12/04/2026 17:00

Benfica U23 2 - 1 Leixoes U23

Portugal U23

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Portugal U23 Cup

Played games

Santa Clara U23

Benfica U23

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.83

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.33

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (67%)1 (33%)

Santa Clara U23

Recent matches

Benfica U23

Under /Over

(83%)5 1(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

Under /Over

(50%)3 3(50%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

Under /Over

(67%)4 2(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

/Yes

(83%)5 1(17%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(67%)2 1(33%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Santa Clara U23

Benfica U23

Shots

Santa Clara U23

Total shots

11.80 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Benfica U23

Total shots

12.50 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Santa Clara U23 Pass Benfica U23

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Santa Clara U23

Played games

Benfica U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.33

4.17

Corners

3.33

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Santa Clara U23

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica U23

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.67

2.00

0.17

1.00

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 on 16 May 2026 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 U23 Cup 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.

Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santa Clara U23's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Benfica U23'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 U23 Cup 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 U23 Cup standings and the Portugal U23 Cup form table to understand exactly where Santa Clara U23 and Benfica U23 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 Portugal U23 Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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