Benfica vs Santa Clara - Liga Portugal
Fixture Preview - 13 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Benfica hosts Santa Clara at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica this Saturday, looking to bounce back from a disappointing recent defeat. The home side has shown strong form overall, with four wins in their last five matches, while Santa Clara has had a mixed bag, managing two wins but suffering three losses in their last five outings. Historically, Benfica has the upper hand in their encounters, winning four of the last ten meetings and demonstrating a knack for high-scoring games, with eight of those matches featuring over 2.5 goals. One notable angle to consider is Benfica's attacking prowess, which has been evident in their recent performances. With a formidable home advantage and a strong record against Santa Clara, they are likely to dominate possession and create multiple scoring opportunities. Santa Clara will need to tighten their defence to avoid being overwhelmed, especially given that six of their last ten encounters with Benfica have seen both teams score. This match could be pivotal for both sides as they look to establish momentum in the league.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Porto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Famalicão | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  Moreirense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 |  Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Gil Vicente | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  Casa Pia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  Vitória SC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Arouca | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Rio Ave | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 |  Estoril | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |  Estrela Amadora | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |  Nacional | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  AVS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Alverca | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Tondela | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 |  Santa Clara | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2025 | Santa Clara | 0–1 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| September 14, 2024 | Benfica | 4–1 | Santa Clara | Liga Portugal |
| May 27, 2023 | Benfica | 3–0 | Santa Clara | Liga Portugal |
| January 21, 2023 | Santa Clara | 0–3 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| February 12, 2022 | Benfica | 2–1 | Santa Clara | Liga Portugal |
| September 11, 2021 | Santa Clara | 0–5 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| April 26, 2021 | Benfica | 2–1 | Santa Clara | Liga Portugal |
| January 4, 2021 | Santa Clara | 1–1 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |
| June 23, 2020 | Benfica | 3–4 | Santa Clara | Liga Portugal |
| November 9, 2019 | Santa Clara | 1–2 | Benfica | Liga Portugal |