Our Chelsea U21 vs Benfica U21 Prediction: 2-1
Chelsea U21 vs Benfica U21 in the Premier League International Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 7, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Chelsea U21's Last Match – Chelsea U21 vs PSG U21
Chelsea U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Premier League International Cup loss against PSG U21 on December 3. In that match, Chelsea U21 controlled 56% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chelsea U21 | 56% | 0 (8) | - | 59 |
PSG U21 | 44% | 0 (5) | - | 40 |
Benfica U21's Last Match – Nottm Forest U21 vs Benfica U21
Benfica U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Premier League International Cup draw against Nottm Forest U21 on December 3. In that match, Benfica U21 recorded 54% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest U21 | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 66 |
Benfica U21 | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 47 |
Chelsea U21 vs Benfica U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Chelsea U21 | Benfica U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.23 | Attacking Strength | 0.64 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 0.82 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.89 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.11 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Chelsea U21 are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Benfica U21 average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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