CD Santa Clara vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica, Primeira Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CD Santa Clara vs Sport Lisboa e Benfica — Primeira Liga at Estadio do Sao Miguel.
- CD Santa Clara 34 games · 36 pts (2025/26)
- Sport Lisboa e Benfica 34 games · 80 pts (2025/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–5 | L |
| 29 Aug | Gil Vicente FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Boavista FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Moreirense FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | CD Tondela | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 May | SC Farense | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | CD Santa Clara | A | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | CD Tondela | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Aug | PSV | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Gil Vicente FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Aug | PSV | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | FC Arouca | H | 2–0 | 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' Welcome to Estadio do Sao Miguel that hosts another battle between CD Santa Clara and Sport Lisboa e Benfica.
- 5' Sport Lisboa e Benfica has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Portugal international Marco has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' CD Santa Clara currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. CD Santa Clara is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' A meaty challenge results in booking for Odisseas Vlachodimos on 27.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' CD Santa Clara are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sport Lisboa e Benfica backline.
- 42' GOAL! Rodrigo Pinho fires home to make it 0-1!
- 43' Against the run of play, Rodrigo Pinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' Poor challenge from Rafael Ramos. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' It is a substitution in Sport Lisboa e Benfica team. Rodrigo Pinho is replaced by Rafa Silva on 46 minute.
- 47' Mansur was booked on 47.
- 52' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Darwin Nunez does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 59' A tactical swap from CD Santa Clara — Luiz Phellype on, Rui Costa off on 59 minutes.
- 59' Rafa Silva does the damage! The net is bulging and Sport Lisboa e Benfica surge ahead!
- 62' Darwin Nunez makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and Sport Lisboa e Benfica are in front.
- 63' It is a substitution in Sport Lisboa e Benfica team. Joao Mario is replaced by Gedson on 63 minute.
- 68' Goal! Roman Yaremchuk scores his 77 goal in 299 matches.
- 72' Sport Lisboa e Benfica manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pizzi is hanging Everton on the field on 72 minute.
- 77' Diogo Goncalves has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Sport Lisboa e Benfica winning 50% of all matches.
- 84' The CD Santa Clara bench stirs into life. Anderson Carvalho is withdrawn and Nene gets his opportunity.
- 88' CD Santa Clara manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jean Patric is hanging Lincoln on the field on 88 minute.
- Full Time. Sport Lisboa e Benfica beats CD Santa Clara
Lineups
CD Santa Clara Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Lincoln ↓ Jean Patric 88'
-
6
Mansur ↓ Julio Romao 88'
- 2
- 16
- 25
- 99
-
8
Anderson Carvalho ↓ Nene 84'
- 5
- 23
-
77
Rui Costa ↓ Luiz Phellype 59'
- 4
Bench
-
29
Luiz Phellype ↑ 59'
- 95
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 88'
- 1
-
21
Nene ↑ 84'
- 15
-
19
Julio Romao ↑ 88'
- 98
Coach
Daniel Ramos
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 5
- 17
- 28
-
20
Joao Mario ↓ Gedson 63'
- 3
- 99
-
18
Rodrigo Pinho ↓ Rafa Silva 46'
- 4
- 91
-
9
Darwin Nunez ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 63'
Bench
- 2
-
22
Valentino Lazaro ↑ 72'
- 11
- 77
-
21
Pizzi ↑ 72'
-
83
Gedson ↑ 63'
-
27
Rafa Silva ↑ 46'
-
15
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 63'
- 97
Coach
Jorge Jesus
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Darwin Nunez | 6 |
| Rafa Silva | 4 |
| Anderson Carvalho | 3 |
| Haris Seferovic | 3 |
| Carlos Vinicius | 3 |
| Carlos | 3 |
| Goncalo Ramos | 2 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 2 |
Head to Head
CD Santa Clara Form
Sport Lisboa e Benfica Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.79
CD Santa Clara xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.22
Sport Lisboa e Benfica xG
I would bet for:
Sport Lisboa e Benfica to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
CD Santa Clara or Draw
39%
Draw or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
83%
CD Santa Clara or Sport Lisboa e Benfica
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sport Lisboa e Benfica win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–5 not predicted0 – 5Actual
0 – 2
12%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 1
9.4%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 3
8.6%
1 – 3
6.9%
0 – 0
6.5%
0 – 4
4.8%
1 – 4
3.9%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 1
3.3%
1 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CD Santa Clara
| Handicap | CD Santa Clara covers | Push | Sport Lisboa e Benfica covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 23% | 45% |
| +1.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +2 | 55% | 21% | 25% |
| +2.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
Clean Sheet
CD Santa Clara keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Sport Lisboa e Benfica keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.