Benfica vs Santa Clara Prediction 12.09.2025
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Benfica vs Santa Clara Prediction
Benfica vs Santa Clara Prediction and Betting Tips for Friday’s Primeira Liga clash at the Estádio da Luz. Benfica are on a blistering run this season, unbeaten across eight games, while Santa Clara look to build momentum following their 1-0 win against Estoril Praia. For a deeper look at the stats and trends, check out Liga Portugal Predictions from our experts at XpertStats.
- Benfica maintains a perfect start in the Primeira Liga with seven wins and one draw.
- Santa Clara aims for back-to-back victories after a 1-0 win over Estoril Praia.
- Benfica has won the last eight head-to-head clashes with Santa Clara since 2021.
- Injuries and suspensions hit Benfica’s spine, while Santa Clara travels with a near-full squad.
Benfica have shown they can grind out results even when tested. Their latest 2-1 victory over newly-promoted Alverca wasn’t exactly comfortable, with a late goal conceded, but it highlighted their depth and resilience. Andreas Schjelderup and Amar Dedic scored in the first half, setting the tone, though Dedic’s red card in the 70th minute left them hanging. Still, Bruno Lage’s side remains solid, scoring at least six goals in their last three home matches while conceding just once across eight competitive games.
Santa Clara, on the other hand, are in a fragile yet hopeful phase. They have won just once in four league games but showed promise against Estoril Praia when Gabriel Silva’s penalty sealed a vital 1-0 win. Vasco Matos’ men are unbeaten in their last three outings across competitions, with clean sheets in each. The challenge, however, is monumental: they haven’t beaten Benfica since 2020 and lost all eight encounters since January 2021. Can they finally break that streak, or is the Luz curse set to continue?
Team news complicates Benfica’s plans. Angel Di Maria, Jorge Silva, Alexander Bah, Renato Sanches, and Tiago Gouveia are all sidelined, with suspensions ruling out Leandro Barreiro and Amar Dedic. Even so, the squad still boasts quality in depth, and their home form is almost untouchable. Santa Clara arrives with minimal absences aside from Pedro Pacheco, giving them a relatively complete lineup, but they’ll need to play a near-perfect defensive game to stand a chance against a high-flying Benfica.
Looking at the historical context, Benfica has dominated this fixture, winning 17 out of 20 clashes. The visitors’ only win at Estádio da Luz came in 2020, making the odds heavily stacked in favor of the hosts. While Santa Clara’s recent form is encouraging, Benfica’s unbeaten streak and attacking firepower suggest a repeat victory is likely. Our tipsters lean towards a home win, but the question remains: can Benfica extend their perfect record or will Santa Clara snatch a surprise? Either way, expect intensity, goals, and drama. For those following betting markets, check out our latest Liga Portugal Predictions.
Benfica’s current form makes them a strong candidate for a comfortable win with a -1.5 handicap. They are unbeaten across eight games this season, scoring six goals in three home fixtures while conceding only once. Historical records heavily favor the home side: Benfica has won 17 of the last 20 meetings against Santa Clara, including eight straight wins since January 2021. Even with several injuries and suspensions, Bruno Lage has a deep squad capable of controlling the game and creating opportunities. Santa Clara’s lone recent win, a 1-0 victory over Estoril Praia, came from a penalty, showing that they struggle to score in open play. Considering Benfica’s attacking efficiency, defensive solidity, and the visitors’ historical difficulties, Benfica is likely to win by at least two goals. Punters can back this with confidence while keeping an eye on lineup confirmations and any late injury news.
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