Santa Clara vs Benfica Prediction & Betting Tips (13 February)

16th and therefore virtually a play-off, Santa Clara has just suffered a fourth successive defeat in the championship during the previous day on the Estrela pitch 1-0. Before that, the local team was surprised by Estoril defeat 2-4, Moreirense 1-0 and Famalicao 0-1. It has now been 8 days since the local team last won in the championship 6d, 2n. On the other side of the median, Benfica is back in the race for the title by being 3rd with 7 points behind Porto and 3 behind Sporting, runner-up. By winning last weekend against Alverca 2-1, the residents of La Luz at the same time recorded a 4th victory in their last 5 days, after Estrela 4-0, Rio Ave 0-2 and Estoril 3-1.

Remember that J.Mourinho's men will participate in a round-trip play-off against Real Madrid in the Champions League. The first leg will take place next week at home. 

Absent due to injury, MT (1 goal in the league) will most likely miss this game. This is ultimately the only major absence to be noted on the Santa Clara side, which should be able to rely on the Brazilian attackers Gabriel Silva (2 goals), Wendell (1 goal, 2 assists) and winger Vinicius Lopes (5 goals). Let's not forget to mention the presence of midfielder Serginho (3 goals, 2 assists), who is also applying for a starting place. For José Mourinho, full-back L.

Cabral will serve a suspension. His competitor in the same position Bah is injured like Henrique Araujo, Nuno Felix, Dodi Lukébakio (ex-Sevilla FC), the precious midfielder Rios, Samuel Soares and Joao Veloso. Top scorer in the championship with 19 goals in his bag, Pavlidis could start today just like Rafa Silva, back at the club, without forgetting the Luxembourg international Leandro Barreiro and Gianluca Prestianni. 

• Summary: Santa Clara is going head to head with Benfica starting on 13 Feb 2026 at 18:30 UTC at Estadio de São Miguel stadium, Ponta Delgada city, Portugal. The match is a part of the Liga Portugal Betclic .
• Santa Clara Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Benfica Feedinco Rating: 7.02