Stadium
Estadio da Luz
Lisbon, Portugal
Referee
Joao Pinheiro
Portugal
HOME FORMATION
4-2-3-1
AWAY FORMATION
3-4-3
Lineups
Benfica - 4-2-3-1
Santa Clara - 3-4-3
Match Preview: Benfica vs Santa Clara
This Primeira Liga encounter sees Benfica welcome Santa Clara to Estadio da Luz, with both sides needing a result this today at 9:15 PM.
Benfica enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Santa Clara will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.
Historically, Benfica hold the edge with 8 wins to Santa Clara's 1 in 10 meetings. 1 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Benfica edged it 0-1.
Benfica's aggressive 4-2-3-1 system could test the resilience of Santa Clara's 3-4-3 approach.
With so much at stake in the Primeira Liga, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.