As the Liga Portugal resumes to capture the imaginations of football fans over the country, an fascinating derby is set to unfold.
Benfica will take in Santa Clara in a fixture loaded with narratives and tension on
Football lovers who are not able to be at can catch the competition live on one of many streaming online services, guaranteeing no one skips out on this compelling game.
Both the board and football lovers couldn’t remain for the Benfica and Santa Clara managers to unfold their plans for the forthcoming game.
If the Benfica do handle to break the deadlock early they had the ability to run away with this tie or win.
Santa Clara’s midfield and defence face a busier competition than they are mostly used to and that may lead to a pair of cards being dished out.
The competition provides an possibility for the Liga Portugal outfit to rediscover their fighting spirit, but overcoming an in-form Santa Clara onHard-nosed betting view:
If you’re backing this one, here’s the no-bull take.
Benfica at 1.4 to win feels slightly short given their Jekyll-and-Hyde act in the Liga Portugal this term. Their underlying numbers suggest they’re overperforming — stats nerds would steer clear.
Santa Clara’s 9.5 odds tempts, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his recent funk.
The wise guys’ll likely target the Draw 5.1 — these big games often play out tight, and pressure can kill attacking flow.
The latest head-to-head games of competitors in every championship. Following this data we conclude that Benfica Lisbon has historical advantage.
Over the last meetings Benfica holds victories - 4, losses - 0 and draws - 1. Santa Clara on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 1, losses - 2 and draws - 2. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that Benfica currently is in better form, in comparison to Santa Clara.
Benfica: Alverca – (Win 1:2), Fenerbahce Istanbul – (Win 1:0), Tondela – (Win 3:0), Fenerbahce Istanbul – (Draw 0:0), Estrela – (Win 0:1).
Santa Clara: Estoril Praia – (Win 0:1), Estrela – (Draw 0:0), Shamrock Rovers – (Draw 0:0), Shamrock Rovers – (Loss 1:2), Moreirense – (Loss 0:1).