CD Santa Clara vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CD Santa Clara vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio de Sao Miguel.
- CD Santa Clara 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rui Licinio Barbosa Tavares
- Referee Paulo Soares
- Referee Artur Soares Dias
- Referee Rui Oliveira
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 34 | 88 |
| 2 | Sporting Clube de Portugal | 34 | 82 |
| 3 | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | 34 | 80 |
| 4 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 34 | 59 |
| 5 | FC Famalicão | 34 | 56 |
| 6 | Gil Vicente FC | 34 | 50 |
| 7 | Moreirense FC | 34 | 43 |
| 8 | FC Arouca | 34 | 42 |
| 9 | Vitória SC | 34 | 42 |
| 10 | GD Estoril Praia | 34 | 39 |
| 11 | FC Alverca | 34 | 39 |
| 12 | Rio Ave FC | 34 | 36 |
| 13 | CD Santa Clara | 34 | 36 |
| 14 | CD Nacional | 34 | 34 |
| 15 | CF Estrela da Amadora | 34 | 30 |
| 16 | Casa Pia AC | 34 | 30 |
| 17 | CD Tondela | 34 | 28 |
| 18 | AVS | 34 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Nov | Portimonense SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | Vitoria FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Oct | Sporting Clube de Braga | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | FC Porto | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | CD Santa Clara | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Rio Ave FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Oct | Portimonense SC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | CD Tondela | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| CD Santa Clara | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #3 |
| 36 | Points | 80 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 9 / 9 / 16 | W / D / L | 23 / 11 / 0 |
| 32 | Scored | 74 |
| 41 | Conceded | 25 |
| -9 | GD | +49 |
| 1.06 | PPG | 2.35 |
| 26% | Win % | 68% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CD Santa Clara this season
CD Santa Clara this season
41%
Clean Sheets
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
Sport Lisboa e Benfica this season
CD Santa Clara are 13th (36 pts). Sport Lisboa e Benfica are 3rd (80 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CD Santa Clara
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
–/2
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
0-15
6/–
16-30
4/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between CD Santa Clara and Sport Lisboa e Benfica is underway.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Alejandro Grimaldo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 46 goals in his last 467 appearances.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Carlos does the damage! The net is bulging and CD Santa Clara surge ahead!
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Adel Taarabt, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Sao Miguel with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. CD Santa Clara and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' Florentino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 37' CD Santa Clara are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CD Santa Clara and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for CD Santa Clara. Carlos will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' The referee has no hesitation. Jardel is booked for Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Yellow card on 46.
- 46' A tactical swap from Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Carlos Vinicius on, Florentino Luis off on 46 minutes.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. CD Santa Clara in their trying to find a way past Sport Lisboa e Benfica's compact .
- 54' What composure from Carlos Vinicius! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ze Manuel on 58.
- 63' The crowd applauds Ze Manuel as he leaves the pitch. Lincoln steps in for CD Santa Clara.
- 68' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adel Taarabt is hanging Franco Cervi on the field on 68 minute.
- 69' The referee shows CD Santa Clara player a Yellow card on 69.
- 71' The CD Santa Clara manager makes a substitution. Carlos departs to be replaced by Ukra.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Gabriel. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' CD Santa Clara seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 78' The Portugal Pizzi breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 1-2!
- 80' It is a substitution in CD Santa Clara team. Chico Ramos is replaced by Guilherme Schettine on 80 minute.
- 85' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sport Lisboa e Benfica needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 86' Sport Lisboa e Benfica receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 86.
- 90' Another substitution for Sport Lisboa e Benfica to replace Haris Seferovic by Gedson on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CD Santa Clara.
Lineups
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 2
- 12
- 6
- 14
- 99
- 70
- 5
- 88
- 21
- 3
Bench
-
17
Lincoln ↑ 63'
-
7
Ukra ↑ 71'
- 4
- 91
- 1
- 33
-
95
Guilherme Schettine ↑ 80'
Coach
João Henriques
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 21
-
11
Franco Cervi ↓ Adel Taarabt 68'
- 8
-
14
Haris Seferovic ↓ Gedson 90'
- 33
- 3
- 34
- 99
-
61
Florentino ↓ Carlos Vinicius 46'
Bench
-
95
Carlos Vinicius ↑ 46'
- 9
-
83
Gedson ↑ 90'
-
49
Adel Taarabt ↑ 68'
- 72
- 97
- 84
Coach
Bruno Nascimento
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Darwin Nunez | 6 |
| Rafa Silva | 4 |
| Carlos | 3 |
| Anderson Carvalho | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 3 |
| Mohammad Mohebi | 2 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
Head to Head
CD Santa Clara Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
2019-11-09
CD Santa Clara
1–2
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-11-05
Olympique Lyonnais
3–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
L
2019-11-02
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–0
Rio Ave FC
W
2019-10-30
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
4–0
Portimonense SC
W
2019-10-27
CD Tondela
0–1
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
W
2019-10-23
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
2–1
Olympique Lyonnais
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.83
CD Santa Clara xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
CD Santa Clara or Draw
44%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
81%
CD Santa Clara or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: CD Santa Clara win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
11.8%
0 – 2
11.5%
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 3
7.1%
1 – 3
6%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 4
3.4%
1 – 4
2.9%
Asian Handicap — CD Santa Clara
| Handicap | CD Santa Clara covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 24% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +2.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
Clean Sheet
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

