Benfica vs Santa Clara betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Liga Portugal match on September 14th, 2024

Benfica and Santa Clara will on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at 19:30h (UTC), play in a Liga Portugal football game in Portugal, check the Benfica vs Santa Clara betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where Benfica vs Santa Clara will occur

The game takes place in the Estádio Universitário de Lisboa stadium, in the city of Lisboa.

Where to follow the live game

You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all information to help with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.

Introduction to the Benfica vs Santa Clara betting tip 2024/2025

The Liga Portugal has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.87 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.28 goals per match played.

Benfica last match

Benfica comes from a draw in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Moreirense, in a match valid for Liga Portugal, and the match ended 1-1. Coach R. Schmidt's team lined up with this formation: 4-2-3-1.

In the end, the draw (odd 4.50) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.

Despite the team's less-than-exciting average performance, Gianluca Prestianni is certainly one of the players on the roster to watch for the future. On the field he showed a good physical presence and good footwork, proving to be crucial to Benfica game.

Santa Clara last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Liga Portugal, Santa Clara, who used a 3-4-3 formation, faced the AVS team with a final score of 2-1.

The positive result confirmed that the team's favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds 1.67.

Benfica vs Santa Clara h2h

Benfica was in 1st place in the Liga Portugal while Santa Clara was in 18th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Benfica team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Santa Clara used in the match.

The previous meeting between these two teams was in the 2022/2023 season of the Liga Portugal. The meeting took place on 27-05-2023 and ended with a 3-0 win for Benfica.

The Santa Clara team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Benfica its counterpart.

Teams varying in strengths and motivations.

Benfica

Liga Portugal leaderboard now

Considering the home team Benfica, standing in 7th place with 7 points in the Liga Portugal competition in Portugal. Their performance statistics have been such as 2 wins, 1 loss and, 1 draw.

Which means that, with the same score, the team is ahead the Moreirense team closing in at the 8th place in the 5th round.

Benfica analysis

At the end of round 4 of Liga Portugal, Benfica collected 5 goals scored and 3 goals conceded.

This season, Benfica has demonstrated their patience as a team, reflected by their high average minutes of first goal scored. Their game control and waiting for the right opportunities have resulted in a low number of goals conceded, which is an indication of their tactical discipline and organization. If they can sustain this approach, it will be advantageous for them in upcoming matches.

The Benfica team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 63%. Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents.

Increasingly more in tune with his teammates, Leandro Barreiro, who arrived at the club this season, made another fine performance in the team's last game. The midfielder was very good in the game against Moreirense, being a key piece for Benfica.

Santa Clara

Liga Portugal leaderboard now

The Santa Clara team with 9 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss.

Santa Clara analysis

After 4 rounds, Santa Clara has a positive goal difference, with 8 goals scored and only 4 goals taken by their goalkeeper.

With a sequence of 2 wins in the Liga Portugal, Santa Clara is in a wonderful moment where they are the favorite.

A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Liga Portugal.

Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating Santa Clara when playing away, who sports a balance of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws in the Liga Portugal.

Best goalscorer from Santa Clara

Individually, the team's most offensive player in the competition so far is Safira. The Attacker has scored 2 times in the current season and has helped Santa Clara come out with a positive result on several occasions.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Interesting Match Facts:

With Benfica boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Santa Clara, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.

Bet suggestions for this game:

Goals Top Betting Tips

Santa Clara has conceded 1 away goal in 2 away matches. Here the recommended bet will be that Santa Clara will have a clean sheet, remember that the last time these teams met the score was 3-0, something to take into consideration.

Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.

Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by Benfica 2 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Santa Clara 3 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.35.

Corners Top Betting Tips

By combining the number of corners of both teams, we can see an average of 6 corners per game, also a market to explore to obtain good results in sports betting.

Benfica is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 9.75 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Benfica in this match.

Cards Top Betting Tips

These teams together have a combined average of 6 yellow cards per match. Therefore, it might be a good option to bet on the 'Over 4.5 cards' option in this duel.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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