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Probable Lineups

Santa Clara
3-4-3
Benfica
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(24) 17 Goals 24 (47)
(19) 6 Assists 17 (34)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
26.5 Average Age 25.5
182.5 Average Height (cm) 182
(0.7) 0.7 Shots pg 1.2 (1.3)
(52%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 58% (57%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Liga Portugal.

Missing Players

Santa Clara
Benfica
Player Reason Status Rating
Pedro Pacheco Out N/A
Wendel Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Tiago Gouveia Out 7.15
Renato Sanches Out 6.23
Alexander Bah Out 6.92
Manu Silva Out 6.77
Ángel Di María Doubtful 7.18
Tomás Araújo Doubtful 7.08

Team News

Santa Clara
Benfica
  • Wendel is unable to make his debut due to a sprained ankle. João Costa might replace him if Vasco Matos opts for a pure striker.
  • Vinícius Lopes returns to action and should get straight into the Starting XI.
  • Di María and Tomás Araújo left injured in midweek and should be rested here. Aursnes should feature at the right-hand side of the defense as a result.
  • Bruma might start out wide if Bruno Lages decides to ring the changes there.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
2 Benfica 16 2 4 50
5 S. Clara 12 2 8 38

Prediction

  • The draw with FC Porto seems to have been the click for Santa Clara to get their form back on track. After that, the Azoreans won two important games and returned to 5th place in the Portuguese League. Expect them to be confident here.
  • After failing to convince against Moreirense, Benfica beat Monaco in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off in midweek thanks to a goal from Pavlidis. The Eagles are still in the title race and will be looking to put pressure on Sporting with a win on Saturday.
  • Santa Clara are one of the hardest teams to beat at home and Benfica will have no walk in the park. Still, they should have what it takes to leave the Azores with all 3 points.
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Top Players

Santa Clara
Benfica
G. Silva 7.06
MT 6.96
S. Lima 6.84
N. Otamendi 7.33
K. Aktürkoglu 7.25
Á. Di María 7.18
V. Lopes 7
G. Silva 5
Ricardinho 4
Á. Di María 7
V. Pavlidis 7
K. Aktürkoglu 6
M. Pereira 4
G. Klismahn 3
A. Safira 2
K. Aktürkoglu 5
O. Kökçü 4
V. Pavlidis 4

Match Forecast

Benfica will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Benfica will score from a direct freekick  
Benfica will score as a result of individual skill  
Benfica will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.