Round 22
Santa Clara vs. Benfica
Estadio de Sao Miguel, Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
15.02.25 at 21:00
Santa Clara will welcome Benfica to the Estadio de Sao Miguel in the 22nd round of the Primeira Liga. Santa Clara are fifth in the league standings with 38 points accumulated, while Benfica are second on 47 points.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Santa Clara vs. Benfica game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Santa Clara have started to win games after going three games without a win in the Primeira Liga, recording two draws and a solitary loss. Heading into this clash, the home team is currently riding a two-match winning streak.
In their recent outing, they secured their second successive 2-1 win, this time, against AVS Futebol SAD on the road. That result marked their 12th win in 21 games this season.
Their performance at home this season has been impressive. They have the fourth-best home record with 22 points accumulated in 11 games. However, their recent form has been unimpressive, managing just one win in their last four outings (D1, L2).
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Batista; Lima, Rocha, Nunes; Soares, Araujo, Adriano, Calila; Ricardinho, Vinicius, Klismahn
Benfica
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Benfica head into this clash high in spirits after dispatching Monaco in a 1-0 away win in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout playoffs. Vangelis Pavlidis was the man behind the scoresheet, bringing his total goals tally on the season to 15 in 33 appearances.
The Eagles have now won four consecutive matches across all competitions. Their last match in the Primeira Liga saw them beat Moreirense 3-2 at home and this comes after dispatching Estrela Amadora on the road by the same scoreline.
Away from home, Bruno Lage's men were on a two-match losing streak before stopping the rot with a recent win over Estrela Amadora. In their last nine matches, they have won five drawn two and lost two. This is indication of a side that has typified consistency.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Trubin; Araujo, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Carreras; Luis, Aursnes, Kokcu; Akturkoglu, Pavlidis, Schjelderup
Match Facts
- Santa Clara is currently on a seven-match losing streak against Benfica.
- Benfica has lost two of their last three away league games.
- Santa Clara has won one of their last four home matches in the Primeira Liga.
- Santa Clara and Benfica have seen both teams score in seven of their last 11 encounters.
Head-To-Head
In the last 15 meetings, Santa Clara has won 1 times, Benfica has won 13 times, and there has been 1 draw with the goal difference being 39-11 in favour of Benfica.
History of Head-to-Heads
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Expert Betting Tips
Santa Clara are unbeaten in their last three matches in the Primeira Liga and there's no doubt that they come into this clash high on confidence. Is this enough to see them escape defeat? Absolutely not! They have struggled in this fixture going eight matches without a win recording seven losses and a solitary draw.
There has been issues with Benfica's defence of late, conceding seven goals in three league games. There is a high chance they'll concede here but I don't see them losing this one having won seven consecutive matches in this fixture.
I'm backing both teams to get on the scoreboard in this one given the visitors defensive frailties. However, for the second prediction, a win for Benfica sounds like a good option too given their superiority in this fixture.
Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.21 with 1xbet.
2nd prediction: Full-time Result - Benfica for 1.61 with Bet365.
3rd prediction: Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.19 with Betway.
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