Santa Clara vs Benfica: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Santa Clara

D L W L W

18th place in Portugal Primera Liga

0 - 3

21/01/2023 14:00

Benfica

W W W W D

1st place in Portugal Primera Liga

Portugal Primera Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Santa Clara vs Benfica on 21 January 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Santa Clara vs Benfica preview before placing your bet.

Santa Clara are currently 18th with 22 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Benfica	87	34	28	3	3	82	20	62
02 FC Porto	85	34	27	4	3	73	22	51
03 Sporting Braga	78	34	25	3	6	75	30	45
04 Sporting CP	74	34	23	5	6	71	32	39
05 FC Arouca	54	34	15	9	10	36	37	-1
06 Vitoria Guimaraes	53	34	16	5	13	34	39	-5
07 GD Chaves	46	34	12	10	12	35	40	-5
08 FC Famalicao	44	34	13	5	16	39	47	-8
09 Boavista FC	44	34	12	8	14	43	54	-11
10 Casa Pia AC	41	34	11	8	15	31	40	-9
11 Vizela	40	34	11	7	16	34	38	-4
12 Rio Ave	40	34	10	10	14	36	43	-7
13 Gil Vicente	37	34	10	7	17	32	41	-9
14 Estoril	35	34	10	5	19	33	49	-16
15 Portimonense	34	34	10	4	20	25	48	-23
16 Maritimo	26	34	7	5	22	32	63	-31
17 Pacos de Ferreira	23	34	6	5	23	26	62	-36
18 Santa Clara	22	34	5	7	22	26	58	-32

Santa Clara Last 6 matches

25/07/2026 16:00

Santa Clara 3 - 0 FC Arouca International Club Friendly

23/07/2026 00:00

Santa Clara 1 - 1 FC Felgueiras International Club Friendly

22/07/2026 16:30

Moreirense 1 - 2 Santa Clara International Club Friendly

18/07/2026 17:00

Santa Clara 2 - 0 Paredes International Club Friendly

15/07/2026 17:00

Santa Clara 4 - 0 Leca International Club Friendly

12/05/2026 02:15

Santa Clara 2 - 0 Nacional da Madeira Liga Portugal 1

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Last 6 matches Benfica

31/07/2026 02:00

Benfica 5 - 0 St. Gallen UEFA Europa League

25/07/2026 00:00

Benfica 5 - 1 CF Os Belenenses International Club Friendly

24/07/2026 01:00

St. Gallen 2 - 1 Benfica UEFA Europa League

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

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

Goals

Scored

191

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

178

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored

341

Avg. per game

1.14

Conceded

151

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 271 matches

YesNo

135 (50%)136 (50%)

In last 271 matches

NoYes

204 (68%)96 (32%)

Santa Clara

Recent matches

Benfica

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Santa Clara

Benfica

Shots

Santa Clara

Total shots

10.87 avg / game

Blocked

447 total

Avg. 2.68

Benfica

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

928 total

Avg. 4.14

Santa Clara Pass Benfica

Total passes

58647

Avg. 349 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

127763

Avg. 505 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Santa Clara

271

Played games

Benfica

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

128

0.43

4.04

1095

Corners

1977

6.59

11.88

3219

Throw-ins

4638

15.46

1.45

392

Offsides

549

1.83

1.99

538

GK saves

683

2.28

Santa Clara

DISCIPLINARY

Benfica

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.67

724

567

1.89

0.14

0.07

12.90

3497

Fouls

3215

10.72

8.92

2416

Tackles

4200

14.00

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How We Build the Santa Clara vs Benfica Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Santa Clara vs Benfica on 21 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.

Santa Clara vs Benfica Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Santa Clara'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 Santa Clara and Benfica 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 Primera Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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