Rafael Guillén
Santa Clara vs Benfica is an uneven match that will be facing the leader of the tournament against a team that is struggling at the bottom of the standings. On paper, the match looks very unbalanced, but let’s analyze it a little more. Will there be a surprise?
Without further ado, today JefeBet brings you our analysis, predictions and other information of this Primeira Liga Matchday 17 game between Santa Clara vs Benfica.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Santa Clara vs Benfica Primeira Liga Matchday 17 Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: Sao Miguel Stadium – Azores, Portugal.
- When: Saturday, January 21, 2023, 2:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Santa Clara (+850) / Tie (+420) / Benfica (+335)
- Asian Handicap: Santa Clara (AH +1.5 -110) / Benfica (AH -1.5, -110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-167) Under (+125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-103) / No (-130).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Santa Clara Preview
Throughout this season, Santa Clara has been struggling between salvation and relegation places. They are now on a negative run of three league games without a win, and were recently beaten 0-4 by Braga. At the moment they are in second to last place in the standings, one point behind Gil Vicente, so a win would be important for them.
The Azoreans have been unable to score in their last three games, and that lack of effectiveness is a cause of concern for the coaching staff.
They just introduced Jorge Simao as their new coach, who promised to work to avoid relegation at the end of the season. They have a long way to go and in their first away game against Portimonense they managed to get a point, and the team looked better.
Obviously, the first thing to do is to order them and then print your idea. The problem is that they will face the leader and one of the best teams in Portugal.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Gabriel Batista, Diego Calila, Kennedy Boateng, Italo, Paulo Henrique, Kento Misao, Adriano Firmino, Gabriel Silva, Bruno Almeida, Matheus de Araujo, Matheus Babi
Benfica Preview
They have only lost one match in the entire tournament, but that was against their main pursuers, Braga by a score of 3-0. Even so, they have not lost the lead in the league since matchday 4, although only four points separate them from their direct rivals for the title.
Roger Schmidt has done an extraordinary job with the team. He has been in charge of the squad for 32 games and has won 25. The Eagles are strong, and now the Portuguese team is looking for the league title they haven’t won since the 2018-19 season.
Gonçalo Ramos is one of the highlights of the team, as he has already scored 11 goals in the league. Surprisingly, the last time he scored was against Sporting Lisbon, finding the net on two opportunities to equalize the match by a score of 2-2.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos, Alexander Bah, Antonio Silva, Nicolas Otamendi, Alejandro Grimaldo, Florentino, Enzo Fernandez; Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Fredrik Aursnes, Gonçalo Ramos.
JefeBet Prediction
We told you it might be a surprise match, but it won’t. Santa Clara is just starting a new project and Benfica is the sensation of the league. The eagles are preparing for the Champions League and Santa Clara seems to be a good sparring partner.
Benfica‘s only defeat was during a game they played as visitors, but as we said, it was against Braga, who are runners-up. The red team will remain at the top and is aiming for its 38th title.
Prediction: Santa Clara 0-2 Benfica
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