Benfica vs Santa Clara Azores preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 11, 2025

A classic top-versus-bottom clash is on the cards in the Portuguese Primeira Liga as the title-chasing giants, Benfica, welcome a struggling Santa Clara Azores to the iconic Estádio da Luz in Lisbon. This fixture presents what appears on paper to be a significant mismatch. Benfica are in imperious form, particularly at home where they have been virtually unbeatable, scoring goals for fun. They face a Santa Clara side that has found life on the mainland difficult, struggling to pick up points on their travels and lacking a consistent goal threat.

This detailed Match Preview will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the overwhelming statistical evidence, the one-sided head-to-head record, and the latest team news. We aim to dissect this matchup to deliver expert predictions and the sharpest betting tips for punters looking for value.

Benfica vs Santa Clara Azores Match Preview

Team Recent Form

The recent form guide illustrates the enormous gulf in class between the two clubs. Benfica has been in relentless winning form, while Santa Clara has been battling for every point.

Benfica: W-W-W-D-W

Santa Clara Azores: L-D-L-L-W

Key Stats

Here are three hot and quick interesting stats for punters to watch out for in this match:

The Estádio da Luz is a fortress; Benfica are currently on a remarkable 15-game winning streak in home league matches.
Benfica’s dominance in this fixture is absolute; they have a 100% perfect record against Santa Clara in their last five meetings, winning all five of them.
Santa Clara possesses the worst away record in the Primeira Liga, having failed to win on their travels all season while scoring just three away goals.

Correct Score Prediction

I predict a dominant 4-0 home victory for Benfica. The evidence overwhelmingly points to a one-sided affair where the only question is the margin of victory for the hosts. The enormous gulf in quality, Benfica’s ruthless and free-scoring form at home, and Santa Clara’s dreadful away record create the perfect storm for a comprehensive win. Expect Benfica to control the game from the first minute and score multiple goals without reply against an outclassed and defensively weakened opponent.

Benfica vs Santa Clara Azores H2H

The head-to-head record is not just a trend; it’s a story of complete and utter dominance by Benfica.

Benfica has a 100% winning record in their last five H2H meetings against Santa Clara.
This fixture consistently produces goals for the hosts, with over 2.5 goals scored in four of the last five encounters.
Benfica has been rampant in attack, scoring at least three goals in three of their last five matches against Santa Clara.
Santa Clara has failed to score in two of their last five meetings with Benfica.

Pre-game Odds

Benfica Win: 1.18
Draw: 7.00
Santa Clara Azores Win: 15.00

Team News: Benfica

The manager may choose to rotate his squad slightly following the return of several key players from international duty. Star winger Ángel Di María, having undertaken long-haul travel, might be rested and start on the bench to manage his minutes. However, the hosts boast a wealth of attacking talent, with world-class players like David Neres and Rafa Silva fit and ready to start.

Team News: Santa Clara Azores

The visitor’s monumental task is made even more difficult as they will be without their captain and main central defender, Kennedy Boateng, who is serving a suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. His absence at the heart of the defence will be a huge loss as they prepare to face the most potent attack in the entire league.