Santa Clara vs Benfica: preview and stats
Liga PortugalRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 9Estádio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada
Scheduled
- Santa Clara go into the match 4th in the table with 18 points; Benfica are 2nd with 19.
- Santa Clara in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats.
- Benfica in their last 5 matches: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat.
- At home, Santa Clara score 1.75 and concede 0.50 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Benfica score 3.75 and concede 0.75 goals per game; 100% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Santa Clara average 9.50 at home and Benfica 7.00 away.
- In the league they have met 14 times since 2019: Santa Clara won 1, Benfica won 11 and 2 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 4th | 18 | 8 | W-D-W-W-D |
| Benfica | 2nd | 19 | 8 | W-L-W-W-W |
Latest Santa Clara matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Casa Pia | A | 1-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Sporting Braga | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Arouca | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 6 Sept 2026 | Rio Ave | H | 4-0 (W) |
| 29 Aug 2026 | Alverca | A | 1-1 (D) |
Latest Benfica matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 | Vitória Guimarães | H | 2-0 (W) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Porto | A | 1-3 (L) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | Gil Vicente | H | 3-1 (W) |
| 9 Sept 2026 | Moreirense | A | 4-0 (W) |
| 5 Sept 2026 | Marítimo | A | 3-0 (W) |
Santa Clara at home vs Benfica away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Santa Clara (home) | Benfica (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 1.75 | 3.75 |
| Goals conceded | 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Over 2.5 | 50% | 100% |
| Both teams to score | 25% | 25% |
| Corners for | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Match corners | 9.50 | 7.00 |
| Cards received | 2.00 | 2.75 |
| Match cards | 4.25 | 6.00 |
Santa Clara vs Benfica, analysed in the app
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See the match in the appSanta Clara vs Benfica head to head
The last 5 of their 14 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | Santa Clara 1-2 Benfica | Regular season |
| 12 Sept 2025 | Benfica 1-1 Santa Clara | Regular season |
| 15 Feb 2025 | Santa Clara 0-1 Benfica | Regular season |
| 14 Sept 2024 | Benfica 4-1 Santa Clara | Regular season |
| 27 May 2023 | Benfica 3-0 Santa Clara | Regular season |
Referee
The referee is Cláudio Filipe Ruivo Pereira.
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Santa Clara
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinícius Lopes | 28 | 5 | 2.25 | 7 |
| Djé | 30 | 1 | 1.00 | 9 |
| Lucas Soares | 27 | 0 | 0.74 | 5 |
Benfica
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 33 | 27 | 3.00 | 3 |
| Andreas Schjelderup | 29 | 7 | 2.78 | 2 |
| Gianluca Prestianni | 32 | 7 | 2.68 | 8 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of Liga Portugal, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Santa Clara and Benfica play?
Monday, 26 October 2026, 18:45 (Lisbon time).
Where is Santa Clara vs Benfica played?
At Estádio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada.
Who is the referee for Santa Clara vs Benfica?
Cláudio Filipe Ruivo Pereira.
What form are Santa Clara and Benfica in?
Santa Clara: W-D-W-W-D in their last 5; Benfica: W-L-W-W-W in their last 5.