Our Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 Prediction: 1-1
Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 in the Portugal U23 League is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday December 17, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Santa Clara U23's Last Match – Santa Clara U23 vs Sporting U23
Santa Clara U23 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 Portugal U23 League loss to Sporting U23 on November 14. In that match, Santa Clara U23 recorded 62% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Santa Clara U23 | 62% | 0 (6) | - | 51 |
 Sporting U23 | 38% | 0 (5) | - | 57 |
Benfica U23's Last Match – Benfica U23 vs UD Leiria U23
Benfica U23 must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Portugal U23 League draw against UD Leiria U23 on November 13. In that match, Benfica U23 saw 61% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Benfica U23 | 61% | 0 (11) | - | 103 |
UD Leiria U23 | 39% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Santa Clara U23 | Benfica U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 1.43 |
| 0.47 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Santa Clara U23 are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Benfica U23 average 1.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.