Benfica vs Santa Clara Live Stream & Predictions - Benfica to Win To Nil in the Primeira Liga
Benfica and Santa Clara meet in the Primeira Liga on 12 September 2025. Benfica boast a dominant record, having won their last eight encounters with Santa Clara, who have struggled to find the net. Benfica’s solid defence has yielded seven clean sheets in eight matches this season, while Santa Clara have failed to score in five of their last seven. Key players are returning, though both teams face injury concerns. Expect Benfica to secure a comfortable win with a clean sheet. Action points: Watch live and consider a 'Benfica win to nil' bet.
- Benfica have won their last 8 games against Santa Clara
- The visitors have struggled to score in recent weeks
- Watch Benfica vs Santa Clara live from Lisbon
Benfica vs Santa Clara Preview
Benfica have conceded one goal in eight matches this season. The Eagles have a strong record against Santa Clara and can get this one done with a clean sheet.
- Benfica vs Santa Clara Preview
- Stats
- HTH
- Last 5 Meetings
- Benfica Form
- Santa Clara Form
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Stats
- Benfica have won 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Benfica have kept 7 clean sheets in their last 8 matches.
- Benfica have won their last 8 matches against Santa Clara.
- Benfica have won by 3 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches against Santa Clara.
- Benfica have won to nil in 4 of their last 5 matches against Santa Clara.
- Santa Clara have failed to score in 5 of their last 7 matches.
HTH
Benfica have a 17-1 advantage against Santa Clara alongside two draws. The Lisbon club have won the previous eight encounters, scoring 23 goals with three conceded.
Last 5 Meetings
| Competition | Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Portugal | 15.02.2025 | Santa Clara | 0:1 | Benfica |
| League Cup | 30.10.2024 | Benfica | 3:0 | Santa Clara |
| Liga Portugal | 14.09.2024 | Benfica | 4:1 | Santa Clara |
| Liga Portugal | 27.05.2023 | Benfica | 3:0 | Santa Clara |
| Liga Portugal | 21.01.2023 | Santa Clara | 0:3 | Benfica |
Benfica Form
Benfica didn’t conceded a goal in their opening seven matches this season, starting by beating Sporting CP 1-0 in the Portuguese Super Cup. They were too good for Nice in the Champions League qualifiers, winning 2-0 in both legs.
The Eagles eliminated Fenerbahce in the play-offs, earning a 0-0 draw in Turkey where they held on after Florentino’s 71st minute red card. Kerem Akturkoglu scored the winner in a 1-0 win in the second leg as they ended with 15-6 shots and 1.32-0.38 expected goals in Portugal.
Bruno Lage’s side have won all three games in the Primeira Liga, a 1-0 win at Estrela da Amadora followed by a 3-0 win against Tondela. Benfica won 2-1 at Alverca before the international break, Andreas Schjelderup and Amar Dedic scoring in the first half before Dedic was sent off late on.
Santa Clara Form
Santa Clara got through two rounds of the Conference League qualifiers, getting past Varazdin 3-2 on aggregate before cruising past Larne 3-0. They disappointed against Shamrock Rovers in the play-offs, losing 2-1 at home in the first leg followed by a 0-0 draw in Ireland.
The Azores club lost their opening two games in the Primeira Liga before a 0-0 draw against Estrela da Amadora. They won 1-0 at Estoril on Saturday, Gabriel Silva’s penalty the difference in a tight clash.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Benfica (4-4-2) Anatoliy Trubin; Samuel Dahl, Tomás Araújo, Nicolás Otamendi, Rafael Obrador; Fredrik Aursnes, Enzo Barrenechea, Richard Rios, Andreas Schjelderup; Franjo Ivanović, Vangelis Pavlidis
Alexander Bah, Manu Silva and Bruma remain out injured alongside new signing Dodi Lukebakio.
Nicolás Otamendi and Richard Rios return from international duty in South America and could start on the bench. Amar Dedic is suspended and picked up an injury on the international break.
Santa Clara (4-4-2) Gabriel Batista; Luís Rocha, Frederico Venâncio, Matheus Araújo, Sidney Lima; Paulo Victor, Pedro Ferreira, Adriano Firmino, Serginho; Gabriel Silva, Matheus Pereira
Pedro Pacheco is out with a knee injury and MT is doubtful.
Verdict
Benfica’s defence has been rock solid this season and Santa Clara are struggling to score. I am backing the Eagles to cruise to victory at Estadio da Luz.
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