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

Santa Clara
DLWLW
18th place in Portugal Primera Liga
0 - 3
FT
21/01/2023 14:00
Benfica
WWWWD
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 will face Benfica in Portugal Primera Liga on January 21, 2023 at 14:00.
  • 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 %
1
X
2
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 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
Santa Clara 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
0%
Last 6 matches Benfica Benfica
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
12/05/2026 02:15
Benfica 2 - 2 Sporting Braga
Liga Portugal 1
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues Portugal Primera Liga
Played games
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
17
 Benfica
Benfica
17
Goals
Scored
18
Avg. per game
1.06
Conceded
29
Avg. per game
1.71
Scored
48
Avg. per game
2.82
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.71
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
12 (71%)5 (29%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
17 (100%)0 (0%)
Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Recent matches

Benfica

Benfica

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

/Yes

(65%)11 6(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)8 9(53%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Benfica Benfica
Shots
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Total shots
11.29 avg / game
Blocked
30 total
Avg. 2.31
Benfica
Benfica
Total shots
17.82 avg / game
Blocked
72 total
Avg. 4.80
Santa Clara Santa Clara Pass Benfica Benfica
Total passes
6048
Avg. 356 / game
Accurate
75%
Ball possession
44%
Total passes
10621
Avg. 625 / game
Accurate
88%
Ball possession
65%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
1649
Avg. 97.00 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
2452
Avg. 144.24 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
648
Avg. 38.12 / game
 Benfica
Benfica
1317
Avg. 77.47 / game
OTHERS
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
17
Played games
Benfica
Benfica
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.12
2
Clean sheets
9
0.53
4.65
79
Corners
138
8.12
18.29
311
Throw-ins
298
17.53
2.18
37
Offsides
41
2.41
2.94
50
GK saves
19
1.12
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
DISCIPLINARY
Benfica
Benfica
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
2.47
42
Yellow card
31
1.82
0.18
3
Red card
2
0.12
15.18
258
Fouls
213
12.53
14.47
246
Tackles
306
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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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