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SANTA CLARA VS BENFICA - PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH PREVIEW
PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL MATCH DETAILS: SANTA CLARA VS BENFICA
As Santa Clara prepare to host Benfica on February 13, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this PORTUGAL: Liga Portugal fixture promises an intriguing contest.
SANTA CLARA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Santa Clara, currently 16th in the standings with 17 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 39 points. They've earned 11 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
BENFICA PREVIEW IN PORTUGAL: LIGA PORTUGAL
Benfica, sitting 3rd with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 24 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches.
They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR SANTA CLARA VS BENFICA
Recent meetings between Santa Clara and Benfica have favored Benfica, ending in a 1-1 draw.
This fixture has generally favored Benfica in recent years.
In their previous league match against Estrela Amadora, Santa Clara recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Batista, Victor, Sidney, Venancio, Lucas, Ferreira, Klismahn, Serginho, Silva, Silva, Vinicius. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Benfica's last outing came against Alverca, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Araujo, Lopes Cabral, Aursnes, Barreiro, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Santa Clara are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Santa Clara and Benfica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Estrela Amadora, Santa Clara recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Batista, Victor, Sidney, Venancio, Lucas, Ferreira, Klismahn, Serginho, Silva, Silva, Vinicius. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.
Benfica's last outing came against Alverca, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Trubin, Dahl, Otamendi, Araujo, Lopes Cabral, Aursnes, Barreiro, Schjelderup, Rafa, Prestianni, Pavlidis. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Looking ahead, Santa Clara are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Santa Clara and Benfica are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR SANTA CLARA VS BENFICA
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Santa Clara's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Benfica's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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