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

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 vs Benfica: Starting Lineups Time : 21/01/2023 14:00

Santa Clara
0 - 3
Finished
Benfica
74' event Joao Costa Costinha / Bruno Messi
74' event Rildo Goncalves de Amorim Filho / Ricardinho
64' event Kyosuke Tagawa / Matheus Barcelos da Silva
64' event Victor Bobsin Pereira / Kento Misao
30' event Italo Fernando Assis Goncalves
29' event Ricardinho / Nunes Matheus
event 90' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 82' Joao Neves / Julian Draxler
event 80' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
event 64' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Joao Mario
event 64' David Neres Campos / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
event 64' Chiquinho / Fredrik Aursnes
event 53' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 50' Fredrik Aursnes
event 16' Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 9' Fredrik Aursnes
74' event Joao Costa Costinha / Bruno Messi
event 90' Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
74' event Rildo Goncalves de Amorim Filho / Ricardinho
event 82' Joao Neves / Julian Draxler
64' event Kyosuke Tagawa / Matheus Barcelos da Silva
event 80' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
64' event Victor Bobsin Pereira / Kento Misao
event 64' Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Joao Mario
30' event Italo Fernando Assis Goncalves
event 64' David Neres Campos / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
29' event Ricardinho / Nunes Matheus
event 64' Chiquinho / Fredrik Aursnes
event 53' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato
event 50' Fredrik Aursnes
event 16' Goncalo Matias Ramos
event 9' Fredrik Aursnes
Santa Clara Santa Clara
Substitutions
#37 Rildo Goncalves de Amorim Filho
#80 Victor Bobsin Pereira
#9 Kyosuke Tagawa
#11 Joao Costa Costinha
#10 Ricardinho
#1 Ricardo Fernandes
#6 Bruno Jordao
#3 Xavi Quintilla
#43 Paulo Eduardo Ferreira Godinho
Santa Clara Santa Clara Benfica Benfica
9Shots14
1Shots on Goal5
14Fouls13
8Corner Kick9
15Free kick12
0Offside2
1Yellow card2
39Aerial27
2Save1
14Successful Tackles22
2Interceptions18
0Assist3
6Shots off goal7
17Head Success16
2Blocked2
14Tackle22
4Dribbles10
23Throw-in22
300Passes608
77Attacks140
35Dangerous attacks77
1Corner Kicks(HT)7
Benfica Benfica
Substitutions
#7 David Neres Campos
#33 Petar Musa
#15 Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes
#22 Chiquinho
#87 Joao Neves
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#4 Lucas Verissimo Da Silva
#31 Gil Dias
#24 Samuel Jumpe Soares
Commentary
90' Benfica — substitution: Petar Musa / Goncalo Matias Ramos
82' Benfica — substitution: Joao Neves / Julian Draxler
80' Goal! Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes - Benfica
74' Santa Clara — substitution: Joao Costa Costinha / Bruno Messi
74' Santa Clara — substitution: Rildo Goncalves de Amorim Filho / Ricardinho
64' Santa Clara — substitution: Kyosuke Tagawa / Matheus Barcelos da Silva
64' Santa Clara — substitution: Victor Bobsin Pereira / Kento Misao
64' Benfica — substitution: Goncalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes / Joao Mario
64' Benfica — substitution: David Neres Campos / Florentino Ibrain Morris Luis
64' Benfica — substitution: Chiquinho / Fredrik Aursnes
53' Felipe Rodrigues Da Silva,Morato - Benfica receive a yellow card
50' Fredrik Aursnes - Benfica receive a yellow card
30' Italo Fernando Assis Goncalves - Santa Clara receive a yellow card
29' Santa Clara — substitution: Ricardinho / Nunes Matheus
16' Goal! Goncalo Matias Ramos - Benfica
9' Goal! Fredrik Aursnes - Benfica

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 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.

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 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 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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