Primeira Liga· Regular Season - 9
Santa Clara
Benfica26 Oct
Santa Clara vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 26 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-2
Fair odds
1.91
Expected goals
0.6 - 2.2
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More Santa Clara vs Benfica tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Benfica +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 98% | 1.02 | - |
| X2Benfica or Draw | 88% | 1.13 | 1.08 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.46 | 1.32 |
| 2Benfica to win | 64% | 1.57 | 1.43 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 54% | 1.87 | 1.73 |
| AH1 +1.5Santa Clara +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 51% | 1.95 | 1.71 |
| AH2 -1.5Benfica -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 49% | 2.05 | 2.24 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 48% | 2.10 | 2.04 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 46% | 2.15 | 2.00 |
| 1XSanta Clara or Draw | 36% | 2.76 | 2.96 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.19 | 2.88 |
| XDraw | 24% | 4.08 | 4.78 |
| 1Santa Clara to win | 12% | 8.50 | 8.10 |
| AH1 -1.5Santa Clara -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 2% | 46.63 | - |
Santa Clara vs Benfica odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 7.50 | 4.33 | 1.40 | - | - | 2.00 | 1.73 |
| 1xBet | 8.10 | 4.78 | 1.43 | 1.85 | 2.04 | 1.99 | 1.73 |
| Bet365 | 7.50 | 4.33 | 1.40 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Marathonbet | 7.70 | 4.55 | 1.38 | 1.78 | 1.97 | 1.99 | 1.71 |
| Betfair | 8.00 | 4.50 | 1.36 | 1.75 | 1.91 | - | - |
| Betano | 7.80 | 4.50 | 1.42 | 1.83 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 1.75 |
Santa Clara vs Benfica preview & analysis
Match preview
Santa Clara host Benfica in the Primeira Liga (Regular Season - 9) on Monday, 26 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Santa Clara arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Casa Pia 1-0 away. They're 4th in the table with 18 points from 8 games. Benfica arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 12 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Celtic 4-1 at home. They're 2nd in the table with 19 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Santa Clara have won 0, Benfica have won 5 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Benfica clear favourites: Santa Clara 12%, draw 24%, Benfica 64%. We expect around 2.8 goals (0.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 52% for over 2.5 and 46% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals at 1.85, which our model rates at a 52% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Santa Clara 0-2 Benfica.
Recent form
Santa Clara- 10 OctACasa Pia1-0
- 20 SeptHSC Braga0-0
- 13 SeptAArouca2-1
- 6 SeptHRio Ave4-0
- 29 AugAAlverca1-1
Benfica- 15 OctHCeltic4-1
- 11 OctHVitória SC2-0
- 20 SeptAFC Porto1-3
- 16 SeptAAC Milan2-0
- 13 SeptHGIL Vicente3-1
Head to head
Primeira Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +16 | 24 |
| 2 | Benfica | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +11 | 18 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 11 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  SC Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 |  Estrela | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Maritimo | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 12 |  Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 8 |
| 13 |  Famalicao | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 7 |
| 14 |  Rio Ave | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -9 | 7 |
| 15 |  Vitória SC | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 5 |
| 16 |  Nacional | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
| 17 |  Casa Pia | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -14 | 4 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -8 | 2 |
Santa Clara vs Benfica: FAQ
What is the Santa Clara vs Benfica prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.85. Our predicted score is Santa Clara 0-2 Benfica.
Who is the favourite to win Santa Clara vs Benfica?
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Benfica are favourites. Our model gives Santa Clara a 12% chance of winning, Benfica 64%, and the draw 24%.
Will both teams score in Santa Clara vs Benfica?
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We rate both teams to score at 46%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Santa Clara vs Benfica kick off?
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Santa Clara vs Benfica kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Monday, 26 October 2026.
