Santa Clara v Benfica prediction
Team pages: Santa Clara · Benfica · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Santa Clara vs Benfica, Primeira Liga on Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Santa Clara host Benfica in the Primeira Liga on Monday 26 October (kick-off 18:45 UK).
The key numbers
Santa Clara are unbeaten in their last eight matches.
Benfica have scored in 15 consecutive matches — every result checked. Benfica have scored 24 goals, the most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
Six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in six of Santa Clara’s last 15 results (40%). At home, Santa Clara have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 0.71. Santa Clara have scored 12 goals, the sixth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Santa Clara have conceded four goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
12 of Benfica’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in nine of Benfica’s last 15 results (60%). Away from home, Benfica have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 away matches — 2.29 points per game, scoring 3.00 and conceding 0.71. Benfica have conceded seven goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Santa Clara (fourth) and Benfica (second) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Benfica the stronger side, 192 rating points above Santa Clara (Benfica 1940, Santa Clara 1747, after at least 246 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Benfica are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Santa Clara, every meeting checked. The most recent meeting, on 13 February 2026, finished Santa Clara 1–2 Benfica.
Team news
Predicted Santa Clara XI (4-3-3): L. França, G. Romão, P. Pacheco, E. Fernandes, L. Soares, P. Ferreira, J. Tavares, T. Ribeiro, G. Paciência, B. Santos, V. Lopes — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Gonçalo Paciência (5.1 per match over eight appearances, five goals and one assist) and Vinícius Lopes (4.1 per match over eight appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Santa Clara’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Santa Clara (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Gonçalo Paciência averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 608 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last eight appearances. Vinícius Lopes averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 596 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Benfica XI (4-2-3-1): S. Soares, S. Dahl, T. Araújo, C. Lenglet, A. Bah, G. Prestianni, Rafa, L. Barreiro, J. Palhinha, H. Sudakov, V. Pavlidis — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, G. Prestianni (8.3 per match over 10 appearances, five goals and five assists) and Vangelis Pavlidis (6.9 per match over 10 appearances, nine goals and three assists) have been Benfica’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Benfica (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), G. Prestianni averages 3.4 key passes per 90 over 873 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Vangelis Pavlidis averages 2.8 shots per 90 over 1118 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Primeira Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Santa Clara 0 · draws 1 · Benfica 5 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Santa Clara 3W 2D 0L · Benfica 4W 0D 1L
Santa Clara v Benfica (Primeira Liga): TACTIX’s calibrated model has priced this fixture across every major market — the full record, losers included, is published live (as of 16 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Santa Clara for / against | Line | Benfica for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.63 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.13 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.25 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.25 for · 7.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 18.25 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.5 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5.88 for · 3 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.25 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.38 for · 16.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.88 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Santa Clara
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 4.4 | 3.2 | — |
| Rildo n 8 | 21.5 | 4.2 | 3.1 | — |
| Leo Jaco n 7 | 16.6 | 3.9 | 3.1 | — |
| Daniel Borges n 8 | 42.5 | 2.6 | 1.9 | — |
| Tiago Ribeiro n 8 | 48.1 | 1.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonçalo Paciência n 8 | 76 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| Rildo n 8 | 21.5 | 2.1 | 0.5 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| João Vasconcelos n 5 | 18.6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| João Vasconcelos n 5 | 18.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Gonçalo Paciência n 8 | 76 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Vinícius Lopes n 8 | 74.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pedro Ferreira n 8 | 90 | 4 |
| Brenner Lucas Gonçalves Santos n 8 | 60 | 3.2 |
| Luis Fernando Santos Oliveira n 8 | 17.8 | 3.2 |
| Welinton Torrão n 8 | 32.8 | 2.4 |
| Vitinho n 8 | 34.6 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas França n 8 | 90 | 1.9 |
Benfica
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Barreiro n 8 | 61.4 | 2.6 | 3.3 | — |
| J. Duran n 8 | 29.6 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| C. Echeverri n 8 | 29.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | — |
| V. Pavlidis n 8 | 60.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 | — |
| João Palhinha n 8 | 69.8 | 1.6 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Prestianni n 8 | 66.4 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| D. Lukebakio n 8 | 47.6 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| J. Duran n 8 | 29.6 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| C. Echeverri n 8 | 29.1 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| A. Schjelderup n 8 | 48.5 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Prestianni n 8 | 66.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| J. Duran n 8 | 29.6 | 1.1 | 0 |
| D. Lukebakio n 8 | 47.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| C. Echeverri n 8 | 29.1 | 0 | 0.8 |
| S. El Karouani n 8 | 65.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Banjaqui n 3 | 87 | 3.8 |
| A. Schjelderup n 8 | 48.5 | 3.5 |
| E. Barrenechea n 8 | 38.3 | 2.6 |
| João Palhinha n 8 | 69.8 | 2.1 |
| G. Prestianni n 8 | 66.4 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| A. Trubin n 8 | 86.5 | 3.6 |
| Samuel Soares n 8 | 90.9 | 1.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Santa Clara v Benfica — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-13 Santa Clara 1–2 Benfica
- 2025-09-12 Benfica 1–1 Santa Clara
- 2025-02-15 Santa Clara 0–1 Benfica
- 2024-09-14 Benfica 4–1 Santa Clara
- 2023-05-27 Benfica 3–0 Santa Clara
- 2023-01-21 Santa Clara 0–3 Benfica
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Santa Clara and Benfica?
- In their last 6 meetings, Santa Clara won 0, Benfica won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Santa Clara and Benfica?
- Recent form — Santa Clara 3W 2D 0L; Benfica 4W 0D 1L.
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