Santa Clara vs Benfica: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 26/10

Santa Clara host Benfica this 26/10 (Monday), at Estádio de São Miguel, at 18:45, in another chapter of the Primeira Liga.

In their last 5 duels across all competitions, Santa Clara have won 3 time(s). Benfica have won 4. Benfica are the favourites with a 69.44% chance according to the bookmakers.

See the prediction Santa Clara vs Benfica, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Overview Santa Clara vs Benfica

Benfica are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 1.44 and a 69.44% chance of winning. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a Clube Desportivo Santa Clara win are 11.111 and a draw is 9.5.

In the Portuguese League, Santa Clara have 5 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded. The top scorer is Gonçalo Paciência, with 5 goal(s). On the other side, Benfica have 6 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 24 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded. Evangelos Pavlidis is the top scorer with 8 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Santa Clara and Benfica

In 15 clashes, Benfica have the advantage over Santa Clara: 12 win(s) against 1 and 2 draw(s). The most recent was on 13/02/2026, in the Liga Portugal, the match score was: Santa Clara 1-2 Benfica.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Santa Clara vs Benfica, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Liga Portugal and see all the analysis before you bet.

Santa Clara: current form

Santa Clara have one of the best defences in the competition: only 0.5 goal(s) conceded per match in the Liga Portugal.

See more pre-match data:

• 5 win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
• Performance: 2.25 point(s) per match
• 12 goals scored (1.5 per match)
• Top scorer: Gonçalo Paciência (5 goal(s))

Benfica: current form

On the other side, Benfica are also in great form: a 75% win rate and 2.38 points per match in 8 matches in the Liga Portugal.

In their last 5 across all competitions: 4 win(s) and 1 defeat(s).

See more of their performance in the Portuguese League:

• 6 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
• Performance: 2.38 point(s) per match
• 24 goals scored (3 per match)
• Top scorer: Evangelos Pavlidis (8 goal(s))

Santa Clara vs Benfica key players

In the Liga Portugal, Gonçalo Paciência carries Clube Desportivo Santa Clara's attack with 5 goal(s).

The playmaker is Gonçalo Paciência, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Gabriel Silva has 6 goal(s).

On the other side, Evangelos Pavlidis is the name that frightens the most for The Eagles with 8 goal(s) in the Liga Portugal.

In terms of playmaking, Evangelos Pavlidis leads in assists with 3. In the whole season, Evangelos Pavlidis has accumulated 23 goal(s).

Santa Clara vs Benfica statistics in the Liga Portugal

Santa Clara have an average of 9.38 corners and 2.88 cards per match. Benfica have 10 corners and 2 cards. Check the numbers for Santa Clara vs Benfica below.

Santa Clara

Home

LWDWW

VS

Benfica

Away

WWWLW

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 2.25
  PPG
  2.38
• 63%
  Wins
  75%
• 75%
  First to Score
  75%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  3
• 0.50
  Conceded/game
  0.88
• 1.37
  xG
  2.21
• 0.99
  xGA
  0.81

Trends

• 38%
  Both Score
  50%
• 63%
  Clean Sheet
  50%
• 13%
  Failed to Score
  0%

Correct score prediction for Santa Clara vs Benfica

Benfica dominate the head-to-head record and also arrive with good attacking capacity. Correct result: Santa Clara 3-1 Benfica. Guessing the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Santa Clara vs Benfica

Check out where to watch the live match between Benfica and Santa Clara:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Santa Clara and Benfica

The line-ups for Santa Clara vs Benfica in the Primeira Liga are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Clube Desportivo Santa Clara line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Sport Lisboa e Benfica line-up

The Benfica starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Santa Clara vs Benfica

Match: Santa Clara vs Benfica

Tournament: Primeira Liga 2026/27

Date: 26/10/2026

Time: 18:45 (Brasília time)

Venue: Estádio de São Miguel

Broadcast: none scheduled

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