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Santa Clara vs Benfica prediction, betting odds & free tips 21/01/2023

*These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Benfica look to bounce back from the draw with Sporting CP when they go up against strugglers Santa Clara at the Estadio de Sao Miguel. This prediction looks at the Portuguese Primeira Liga match on January 21.

Santa Clara vs Benfica – Odds, Prediction, & Best Betting Tips

Santa Clara picked up a crucial point to end a string of losses for the team, as the recent match with Portimonense finished as a goalless draw. Benfica lost two crucial points in the title race following a 2-2 result with Sporting CP at home.

Win for Benfica at half-time and full-time

Benfica have enjoyed a victory at half-time and full-time in four out of the last six matches. They go up against a Santa Clara outfit who have lost a string of games against this opponent. In fact, the last 11 matches between Santa Clara and Benfica have gone in favour of the latter on nine occasions. This prediction would expect more of the same in the upcoming meeting especially with Benfica having more reason to pick up three points after the with Sporting CP.

Total goals over 2.5

The top scoring team in the Primeira Liga this season happens to be Benfica 40 goals from the 16 games. They have especially dominated the matches against Santa Clara in recent times with 15 goals in the last six outings. This prediction is aware that the last meeting between these two clubs at the Estadio de Sao Miguel has ended up with over 4.5 goals.

Goals from both teams

There have been more than enough goals conceded by Benfica in the 16 matches already. The team has managed just two clean sheets in the last five games in all competitions. Benfica ended up going down twice in the recent game against Sporting CP to suggest that all is not well yet.

Santa Clara vs Benfica: Can Santa Clara halt Benfica’s momentum?

Santa Clara

Santa Clara have been fighting to stay out in the bottom two places for a while. However, the team has been failing in the race quite badly and they are not far away from being caught by Maritimo, who are now four points behind. For the upcoming fixture, Santa Clara will be without Pierre Sagna due to suspension while Bruno Jordao, Tomás Domingos, and Marco Pereira are out injured.

Benfica

Benfica continued to ride high on the form of Goncalo Ramos, who once again saved the blushes of the team with a brace against Sporting CP. Benfica still have Rafa potentially on the sidelines because of the injury, while Nicolás Otamendi is definitely ruled out because of the suspension.

Top Stats for Betting on the Santa Clara vs Benfica Match

These are some of the best stats for the match along with the right tools to make you choose the best odds.

Head to Head

27/05/23

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Benfica

Benfica

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

3

0

12/02/22

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Benfica

Benfica

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

2

1

11/09/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Benfica

Benfica

0

5

26/04/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Benfica

Benfica

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

2

1

04/01/21

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Benfica

Benfica

1

1

Last Five - Santa Clara

01/02/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Casa Pia

Casa Pia

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

1

2

W

26/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

FC Porto

FC Porto

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

1

1

D

18/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Estoril

Estoril

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

3

2

L

05/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

SC Farense

SC Farense

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

0

0

D

30/12/24

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Famalicao

Famalicao

Santa Clara

Santa Clara

1

2

W

Last Five - Benfica

02/02/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Estrela

Estrela

Benfica

Benfica

2

3

W

29/01/25

UEFA Champions League UCL

Juventus

Juventus

Benfica

Benfica

0

2

W

25/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Casa Pia

Casa Pia

Benfica

Benfica

3

1

L

21/01/25

UEFA Champions League UCL

Barcelona

Barcelona

Benfica

Benfica

5

4

L

17/01/25

Portugal Primeira Liga Portugal

Famalicao

Famalicao

Benfica

Benfica

0

4

W

Top questions on the Santa Clara vs Benfica game

Santa Clara vs Benfica prediction

Where will the match take place? Estadio de Sao Miguel

When will this match kick-off? January 21, 2023 at 18:00 GMT

Who are the favourites to get three points from the game? Benfica


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