Benfica vs Santa Clara Prediction 12 September 2025
🔊 Up next is the clash between Benfica and Santa Clara, promising to be a true football spectacle. Benfica are in excellent form, sitting fourth in the standings and riding a three-match winning streak. Meanwhile, Santa Clara find themselves in tenth place, struggling at the start of the season. The odds clearly favor one side, but this match could still deliver some surprises.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Santa Clara Azores):
- ball possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 21 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Benfica Lisbon and Santa Clara Azores:
- played 14 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 36 against 10;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.21, in the 2nd half - 2.07;
- average total goals in the match - 3.29.
Head-to-head statistics Benfica - Santa Clara
Benfica Lisbon Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Alverca, away team - Benfica Lisbon). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Benfica Lisbon vs Alverca):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 18 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Benfica are once again showcasing an impressive performance. They not only hold a strong position in the league (with a game in hand) but also display remarkable consistency: 7 wins in their first 8 matches of the season. The Eagles' defensive play is particularly noteworthy, as they have conceded just one goal during this stretch - in their last outing against Alverca (1-2). Bruno Lage's protégés were reduced to ten men after Kevin Chobot was sent off, yet they managed to secure the victory with some difficulty.
Match Results: Benfica Lisbon
Santa Clara Azores Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primeira Liga tournament (home team - Estoril Praia, away - Santa Clara Azores). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Santa Clara Azores vs Estoril Praia):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Santa Clara are striving to climb up the standings, but their inconsistent form is hindering their progress beyond the current tenth place. Over the last five matches, the team has managed just one win along with two defeats. The Azoreans' playstyle leans heavily on defense, often keeping clean sheets, but they struggle to find the back of the net themselves, having scored only 2 goals in their last 7 matches.
Match Results: Santa Clara Azores
Latest news
Benfica Lisbon
❌ Benfica's injury list remains largely unchanged. Alexander Bah, Bruma, and Manu are still sidelined with serious injuries. There's also doubt over the participation of Amar Dedic, who picked up a knock while on international duty, and newcomer Dodi Lukebakio.
Santa Clara Azores
🚑 The visitors are missing just one player - Pedro Pacheco, who has been sidelined for nearly a year due to knee issues. This season, he made a brief return, playing only an hour before landing back on the injury list.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Santa Clara Azores
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- win percentage: 100% vs 25%;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 8 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Santa Clara Azores won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of last 16 games.
- Santa Clara Azores won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (Primeira Liga).
- Santa Clara Azores won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2.57, the guests - 0.71;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 5.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Benfica Lisbon games against Santa Clara Azores.
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Benfica Lisbon games against Santa Clara Azores (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on corners
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.33; at home field - 13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 5.6.
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.25, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; away - 4.4.
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Benfica Lisbon games against Santa Clara Azores.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Benfica Lisbon games against Santa Clara Azores (Primeira Liga).
- Under 9.5 corners in last 5 Benfica Lisbon home games against Santa Clara Azores.
- Under 9.5 corners in 7 of last 8 Santa Clara Azores games (Primeira Liga).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.14 (1.57 for home team and 1.57 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.88 (1.13 for home team and 1.75 for away team).
Benfica Lisbon: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.5; at home - 3.
Santa Clara Azores: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.25, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.1; away - 3.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 14;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Benfica Lisbon vs Santa Clara Azores
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 4;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Benfica Lisbon at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Santa Clara Azores away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Benfica enter this match as clear favorites. Considering the "Eagles" have consistently scored over 1.5 goals in head-to-heads against Santa Clara (in 7 of the last 8 encounters), a dominant performance from the home side is anticipated. However, Santa Clara rarely suffer heavy defeats, which adds a layer of intrigue to this clash. Therefore, a neutral bet on over 2.5 goals seems reasonable.
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