Santa Clara - Benfica betting tips and odds

A home win is not something we would recommend betting on at the odds of 10.50 – but you’re probably aware of that already. It would take a miracle for Santa Clara to pull off even a draw, let alone a win as underdogs.

Benfica fans are expecting a straightforward victory this Saturday, and who can blame them. With odds like the currently offered 1.33 for an away win, the home-field disadvantage doesn’t seem like a big obstacle in this case.

Santa Clara showed some character in their previous Primeira Liga outing. It was a tough trip to take but they held well. Matter of fact, Santa Clara kept it level at the break and after the full 90 minutes for a Portimonense draw.

Benfica haven’t exactly been playing top of their game lately. Last round’s home draw 2:2 against Sporting CP was far from a disaster, but most of us – including the world’s best online bookmakers – expected a lot more considering they played at home.

The home team’s recent history is not particularly exciting. Their latest two away games ended with 1 goal at most. This is a home game for them, of course, but careful observers may be able to spot a trend starting.

We last saw these two teams clash in the previous season when Benfica walked away with a decisive victory. Both the bookies and most betting tips are expecting another win for them here.

An exciting match is in store as both teams have their full lineups available due to no suspensions or injuries.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.61 odds offered at Unibet.