Benfica aim to maintain their title push as they travel to face struggling Santa Clara, who remain winless in five and are coming off a narrow 1–0 defeat to Estrela. Given Santa Clara's poor form, our prediction points toward a 3-0 away win. The hosts have no fresh injury concerns, but their numbers are worrying: only 0.50 points per game overall, a 10% win rate, and a poor 60% failure-to-score rate. Despite averaging 2.30 total goals per game, Os Acorianos create little (xG 1.29) and concede consistently across home and away (1.50 per match).
Mourinho’s Benfica head into Friday's game boosted by a 2–1 win over Alverca, though they will be without suspended defender Lopes Cabral. Even so, their squad depth should compensate. Benfica boast strong home form, but even away they generate a solid 2.08 expected goals, scoring in four of their last five matches. Their overall win rate stands at 50%, rising to 80% at home, and they keep a clean sheet in 30% of fixtures. There are no fresh injury worries for the Eagles, which definitely supports our betting angle.
The H2H record strongly favours the visitors: Benfica have won 11 of the last 14 meetings, with 93% of those matches seeing over 1.5 goals. Therefore, this betting option should be considered, alongside Benfica to Win and Benfica Over 1.5 goals as Santa Clara are on a four-game losing run in Primeira Liga.
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Friday 13 February 2026 at 18:30.
What is our Santa Clara vs Benfica prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Santa Clara 0 - 3 Benfica
Santa Clara vs Benfica Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1200 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ -111 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Vangelis Pavlidis @ 275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Benfica -0.5 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Benfica +1 @ -1000 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Benfica to Win @ -700 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Benfica to Win/Benfica to Win @ 130 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Benfica - Yes @ -125 Odds
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View OfferSanta Clara Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllll | 0.50 |
| Home | ldlll | 0.67 |
| Away | ldll | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.30 | 2.33 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 1.32 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.16 | 1.23 | 1.06 |
Benfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdw | 1.70 |
| Home | wlwww | 2.40 |
| Away | dlwld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 4.20 | 1.80 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 2.22 | 2.35 | 2.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.03 | 1.01 | 1.05 |
Santa Clara vs Benfica Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Santa Clara (7%)
14 Matches
Benfica (79%)
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