Santa Clara vs Benfica: result and our prediction
Santa Clara host Benfica in the Primeira Liga (round 9) on Monday 26 October 2026. Santa Clara are #177 in our world ranking and have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5; Benfica are #14 and have won all of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 163 places - in Benfica's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Benfica the favourites at 68%, with a draw at 19% and Santa Clara at 13%.
Rating: 1249
Chance to win: 13%
Last 5: LLWDW
Rating: 1607
Chance to win: 68%
Last 5: WWWWW
Who will win Santa Clara vs Benfica?
Santa Clara are #177 and Benfica #14 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Benfica (68%). More from the Primeira Liga.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | Santa Clara v Benfica | 1-2 |
| 2026-02-13 | Santa Clara v Benfica | 1-2 |
| 2025-09-12 | Benfica v Santa Clara | 1-1 |
| 2025-02-15 | Santa Clara v Benfica | 0-1 |
| 2024-10-30 | Benfica v Santa Clara | 3-0 |
Primeira Liga table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Porto | 9 | 27 | #27 |
| 2 | Benfica | 9 | 22 | #14 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 9 | 18 | #22 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 9 | 18 | #177 |
| 5 | Arouca | 9 | 17 | #149 |
| 6 | Academico Viseu | 9 | 17 | #265 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 27 |
| 2 |  Benfica | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 22 |
| 3 |  Sporting CP | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 18 |
| 4 |  Santa Clara | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 |  Arouca | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 |  Academico Viseu | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 7 |  GIL Vicente | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 |
| 8 |  Alverca | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| 9 |  SC Braga | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Moreirense | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 11 |
| 11 |  Famalicao | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
| 12 |  Estrela | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 |  Vitória SC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 |  Maritimo | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 8 |
| 15 |  Nacional | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -8 | 7 |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -12 | 7 |
| 17 |  Rio Ave | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -13 | 7 |
| 18 |  Estoril | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 2 |