Santa Clara U23 vs Benfica U23 – Expert Analysis and Predictions
The upcoming match between Santa Clara U23 and Benfica U23 on December 17, 2025, at 13:00 promises to be an intriguing encounter. Both teams bring unique strengths and challenges to the field. Santa Clara U23 has shown resilience in defense, while Benfica U23 boasts a potent attacking lineup. The betting odds suggest several interesting possibilities for this match.
Santa Clara U23
Benfica U23
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 77.00% | (2-0) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 78.80% | (2-0) 1.50 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 70.40% | (2-0) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 72.40% | (2-0) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 66.10% | (2-0) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 63.90% | (2-0) 2.05 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 60.00% | (2-0) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 57.10% | (2-0) 1.36 | |
| Draw In First Half | 59.40% | (2-0) 2.20 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 58.20% | (2-0) | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 57.80% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.45% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.43% | (2-0) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.23% | (2-0) |
Betting Predictions
Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 82.00
This high probability indicates that both teams might adopt a cautious approach initially, focusing on solid defensive strategies before opening up their attacking plays.
Over 1.5 Goals: 78.00
With a strong likelihood of seeing more than one and a half goals, expect a dynamic and goal-rich match as both teams aim to capitalize on their offensive capabilities.
Sum of Goals 2 or 3: 69.70
This prediction suggests that the total goals scored will likely fall within the range of two or three, indicating a balanced yet competitive match.
Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 68.00
Benfica U23 is predicted to find the net in the second half, possibly due to tactical adjustments and increased pressure as they seek to exploit any weaknesses in Santa Clara’s defense.
Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: 65.30
This possibility reflects a scenario where both teams might focus on maintaining their leads or managing the game more defensively as time progresses.
Under 2.5 Goals: 62.90
This suggests that the overall number of goals may not exceed two and a half, pointing towards a tightly contested match with limited scoring opportunities.
Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 58.50
Benfica U23 might struggle to break through Santa Clara’s defense early in the game, indicating a potentially strong defensive setup by the home team.
Over 0.5 Goals HT: 55.90
This indicates that at least one goal is expected by halftime, suggesting that either team could capitalize on early opportunities.
Draw In First Half: 54.30
The likelihood of a draw by halftime points to evenly matched sides that could result in a balanced first half without clear dominance by either team.
Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 59.30
Santa Clara U23 might not find the back of the net early on, possibly due to defensive strategies employed by Benfica or missed opportunities by Santa Clara.
Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: 54.70
This prediction indicates that Santa Clara U23 is likely to score in the second half, potentially taking advantage of momentum shifts or tactical changes as the game progresses.
Average Goal Statistics
- Avg. Total Goals: 2.55 – This average suggests a moderately high-scoring game overall.
- Avg. Goals Scored: 1.83 – On average, one team will score around this many goals, reflecting competitive attacking play.
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.13 – Both teams are expected to concede around this number of goals on average, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities.