Santa Clara vs Benfica: match statistics
Benfica is the decisive favorite for this meeting, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins and not a single defeat in the season. The visitors are distinguished by their dominance in away matches – 70% wins, 70% clean sheets, and only 0.4 goals conceded per match. Santa Clara finds itself in a difficult situation in 16th position, with just 27% wins at home and a streak of 4 losses in the last 5 matches. The difference in quality is immense: Benfica scores an average of 1.9 goals away with 60% ball possession, while the hosts score only 0.82 goals in home matches. The form of both teams (Benfica: lwwdw vs Santa Clara: dllll) and goal difference (+15 for the visitors vs -3 for the hosts) unequivocally point to a certain victory for Benfica.
Santa Clara vs Benfica: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Santa Clara played against Benfica in Liga NOS (Portugal). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Santa Clara has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Benfica has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Santa Clara scores 0.76 goals per game and allows 1.24. Benfica scores 2.10 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Santa Clara's games and 48% of Benfica's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 62%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Benfica has the higher season xG average, 1.98 to 1.30 per game. Santa Clara takes 12.2 shots per game, while Benfica takes 17.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Santa Clara leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.43 goals per game after halftime. Benfica leads at halftime in 52% and scores 1.10 after halftime.
When the teams score
Santa Clara's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Benfica, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Liga Portugal games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Benfica is the decisive favorite for this meeting, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 14 wins and not a single defeat in the season. The visitors are distinguished by their dominance in away matches – 70% wins, 70% clean sheets, and only 0.4 goals conceded per match. Santa Clara finds itself in a difficult situation in 16th position, with just 27% wins at home and a streak of 4 losses in the last 5 matches. The difference in quality is immense: Benfica scores an average of 1.9 goals away with 60% ball possession, while the hosts score only 0.82 goals in home matches. The form of both teams (Benfica: lwwdw vs Santa Clara: dllll) and goal difference (+15 for the visitors vs -3 for the hosts) unequivocally point to a certain victory for Benfica.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Santa Clara | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Benfica is 1200% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Santa Clara · 2.6 pts / game - Benfica
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Benfica is 176% better for: goals scored per game.
0.76 goals / game - Santa Clara · 2.1 goals / game - Benfica
Benfica is 118% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Santa Clara · 0.57 goals / game - Benfica
Santa Clara scores in 52% of games (11 of 21 meczów), while Benfica keeps a clean sheet in 52% (11 of 21 meczów).
Benfica scores in 90% of games (19 of 21 meczów), while Santa Clara keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Santa Clara
Over / Under - Benfica
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Benfica is 111% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.95 pts / game - Santa Clara · 2 pts / game - Benfica
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Santa Clara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Benfica - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Santa Clara
Benfica
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Liga Portugal).
Teams vs league
| Santa Clara | Liga | Benfica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.77 | ▼ 2.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 24% | 30% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 52% | 71% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Santa Clara's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Benfica. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Santa Clara vs Benfica?
The Liga NOS match finished Santa Clara 1:2 Benfica. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Santa Clara vs Benfica?
Santa Clara score 0.76 goals per game on average and Benfica 2.10. The Liga NOS average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Santa Clara's matches and 48% of Benfica's.
What form are Santa Clara and Benfica in?
Over the last 5 games Santa Clara have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Benfica 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Santa Clara vs Benfica?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Santa Clara vs Benfica: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.