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Santa Clara vs Benfica - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Portugal
Liga Portugal Estádio de São Miguel, Ponta Delgada 
AI Match Summary
Santa Clara host Benfica in the Liga Portugal. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Santa Clara at 1.41 goals for, 0.97 against; Benfica at 2.67 for, 1 against. Past meetings favor Benfica slightly — 0-4-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 13, 2026, ending 1:2. xG projections (1.00 - 1.88) back Benfica to edge this. The model calls this a Draw — both sides look evenly matched.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Look at the last few games and Benfica come out ahead of Santa Clara on wins alone.
- 42% — that's where the model lands on Santa Clara taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Benfica here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Santa Clara | Benfica |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 13 | 21 |
| Draws | 8 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 3 |
| Goals Scored | 1.41 | 2.67 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.97 | 1 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.00 | 1.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Santa Clara went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.
Attacking prowess: Santa Clara scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.
Defensive concern: Benfica conceded in 73% of 30 recent games.
H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Santa Clara
(Home)Benfica
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18:3 | 21 |
| 2 | Sporting CP | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 20:9 | 18 |
| 3 | Benfica | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 22:7 | 16 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11:4 | 15 |
| 5 | Arouca | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6:5 | 11 |
| 7 | Braga | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 11 |
| 8 | Academico Viseu | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9:9 | 11 |
| 9 | Estrela da Amadora | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14:14 | 10 |
| 10 | Alverca | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:11 | 8 |
| 11 | Maritimo | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 8 |
| 12 | Moreirense | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8:15 | 8 |
| 13 | Famalicao | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Vitoria Guimaraes | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:8 | 5 |
| 15 | Nacional | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7:15 | 4 |
| 16 | Rio Ave | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:15 | 4 |
| 17 | Casa Pia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3:16 | 4 |
| 18 | Estoril | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3:10 | 2 |
