Liga Portugal

Santa Clara

26 Oct 2026 18:45

Benfica

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Benfica to win 1.33

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Santa Clara vs Benfica Predictions, Picks & Odds – 26/10/2026

Liga Portugal · 9

Our prediction

2: Benfica to win

1.33 on 7bet · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 26 Oct 2026 at 09:17 · Odds are subject to change

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Santa Clara have been one of the surprise packages of the Liga Portugal season, sitting fourth with five wins and three draws from their opening eight fixtures. Petit's side remain unbeaten, and their defensive record is particularly impressive: five clean sheets and just 0.5 goals conceded per match, the best in the division. At the Estádio de São Miguel, they will fancy their chances of extending that resilience against elite opposition.

Benfica arrive on the Azores in formidable shape, having won four consecutive league matches to consolidate second place. Marco Silva's men boast a fearsome attacking output of 3.1 goals per match this term, and their sole defeat across eight rounds has done little to derail momentum. The Eagles are unbeaten in their last eleven meetings with Santa Clara, winning nine of those, a historical dominance that will weigh heavily on the hosts' confidence.

Benfica's credentials as title contenders are difficult to dispute. Six wins from eight matches, an average of 3.1 goals scored per outing, and a record of nine victories in their last eleven meetings with Santa Clara all point firmly towards an away win at 1.36. Marco Silva's side have been relentless in attack, and their single defeat this term looks an outlier rather than a trend.

Santa Clara deserve credit for their defensive solidity, boasting five clean sheets and conceding just 0.5 goals per match. Yet Benfica's firepower represents a different challenge entirely. The hosts have not beaten Benfica since June 2020, a drought spanning over six years. That historical dominance, combined with the visitors' prolific scoring, makes the away win the standout selection.

The goals market also warrants attention. Santa Clara's tight backline could keep this closer than some expect, lending support to under 2.5 goals at 2.04. Both teams to score at 2.10 holds some appeal given Petit's side create enough to trouble most defences, though Benfica's quality should ultimately prove decisive. The away win remains the primary pick.

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Trends to Know about Santa Clara vs Benfica

• Benfica unbeaten in last 11 meetings
• Santa Clara boast five clean sheets
• Benfica average 3.1 goals per match

Both lineups here carry a speculated tag, drawn from a single source nearly a fortnight before kickoff, so treat the personnel with appropriate caution. What the projections do suggest is a mirror contest: 4-3-3 versus 4-3-3, with shape unlikely to be the decisive factor on the night.

For Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis leads the line with Prestianni and Neres offering width, a front three capable of punishing any defensive hesitancy from Santa Clara. The hosts will look to Gonçalo Paciência to hold the ball and relieve pressure in what promises to be a demanding fixture for the Azorean side.

How to Watch Santa Clara vs Benfica Match?

What time is Santa Clara vs Benfica?

Santa Clara host Benfica at Estádio de São Miguel on 26 October 2026, with kickoff set for 18:45 BST.

Where is Santa Clara vs Benfica being played?

This match takes place at the Estádio de São Miguel, Santa Clara's home ground in the Azores.

How Can I Watch Santa Clara vs Benfica on TV and Live Stream?

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