Santa Clara vs Benfica predictions, Feb 13, 2026

Liga Portugal, on Friday,

Santa Clara

Benfica

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As CD Santa Clara prepares to host SL Benfica in Liga Portugal on February 13, 2026, the matchup carries significant implications for both teams. Santa Clara enters the fixture struggling, with no wins in their last five matches, a streak that underscores ongoing difficulties in both defense and attack. Conversely, Benfica arrives with a robust form, having secured three wins in their last five outings, indicating a well-oiled squad capable of exploiting opposition weaknesses.

Tactically, Santa Clara will need to tighten their defense, focusing on organization and resilience to counter Benfica’s dynamic attacking play. Benfica, known for their swift ball movement and clinical finishing, will aim to control possession and create opportunities from the wings. The odds favor the visitors heavily at 1.47 for an away win compared to 7.25 for the home side, reflecting both teams’ recent form and overall quality.

Despite Santa Clara’s dire form, home advantage can sometimes galvanize teams to perform beyond expectations. While model predictions give a 66.3% chance of a Benfica win, the unpredictable nature of football means that surprises can happen. Fans can expect an intriguing contest with both teams having varying motivations at play.

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Santa Clara
13.2%
Draw
23.1%
Benfica
63.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

Outrights of Liga Portugal Benfica: 6.45%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 7.54 4.16 1.48
betsson 6.9 4.15 1.46
MarathonBet 7.02 4.27 1.53 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 6.5 3.9 1.44
Pinnacle 7.25 4.19 1.47
Best for US Customers 7 4 1.48

Latest Results

07.02.26 Estrela da Amadora – CD Santa Clara – 1:0
31.01.26 CD Santa Clara – Estoril Praia – 2:4
24.01.26 Moreirense FC – CD Santa Clara – 1:0
18.01.26 CD Santa Clara – FC Famalicão – 0:1
11.01.26 Atletico Nacional – CD Santa Clara – 3:3
08.02.26 SL Benfica – FC Alverca – 2:1
01.02.26 CD Tondela – SL Benfica – 0:0
28.01.26 SL Benfica – Real Madrid – 4:2
25.01.26 SL Benfica – Estrela da Amadora – 4:0
21.01.26 Juventus – SL Benfica – 2:0

Facts

  • Let’s watch a game between a leader and an outsider (ranked 16 in the zone Liga Portugal (Relegation) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Europa League (Qualification: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Santa Clara won 0.
  • Santa Clara is on a losing streak (last 5 games: 0 wins).
  • Benfica is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, Benfica is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 14 head-to-head matches, Santa Clara won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 11:36. (average 0.8:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Santa Clara won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 2:14. (average 0.3:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.09.25 SL Benfica – CD Santa Clara – 1:1
    15.02.25 CD Santa Clara – SL Benfica – 0:1
    30.10.24 SL Benfica – CD Santa Clara – 3:0
    14.09.24 SL Benfica – CD Santa Clara – 4:1
    27.05.23 SL Benfica – CD Santa Clara – 3:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 FC Porto 20 18 1 1 41:6 35 55
    2 Sporting CP 20 16 3 1 54:11 43 51
    3 Benfica 21 14 7 0 44:12 32 49
    4 Braga 21 11 6 4 44:18 26 39
    5 Gil Vicente 21 10 7 4 31:17 14 37
    6 Estoril 21 8 6 7 43:35 8 30
    7 Moreirense 21 9 3 9 27:29 -2 30
    8 Famalicao 20 8 5 7 24:19 5 29
    9 Vitoria Guimaraes 21 8 4 9 23:30 -7 28
    10 Alverca 21 7 3 11 21:36 -15 24
    11 Estrela 21 5 8 8 25:37 -12 23
    12 Arouca 21 6 5 10 26:46 -20 23
    13 Nacional 21 5 6 10 27:30 -3 21
    14 Rio Ave 21 4 8 9 22:41 -19 20
    15 Casa Pia 21 4 7 10 22:39 -17 19
    16 Santa Clara 21 4 5 12 16:26 -10 17
    17 Tondela 21 3 5 13 14:35 -21 14
    18 AFS 20 0 5 15 14:51 -37 5

    Liga Portugal Outrights

    1. FC Porto: 1.22 (72.38%)

    2. Sporting CP: 4.55 (19.41%)

    3. Benfica: 13.7 (6.45%)

    4. Gil Vicente: 100 (0.88%)

    5. Braga: 100 (0.88%)

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