On Saturday afternoon, Benfica have the chance to seal the Portuguese top flight when they host Santa Clara at the Estadio Da Luz.
Benfica form guideThe Eagles head into this clash knowing that even a point could seal the Primeira Liga title, as Roger Schmidt’s team heads into this final day clash two points clear of second-place reigning champions with a superior goal difference.
The team from the Portuguese capital have enjoyed an excellent season and goes into this game on the back of a five-game unbeaten run in the Primeira Liga. In fact, a 2-2 draw at city rivals Sporting last time out ended a four-game winning run in the league.
The league leaders have a superb recent home record, having won six of their last seven league games on home soil.
Santa Clara form guideDespite a 1-0 victory over Portimonense last time out, the visitors suffered relegation last weekend. The highest Santa Clara can now finish in the Primeira Liga is 17th place in the standings.
The fact Accioly’s team has won just two of their previous 20 league games is one of the main reasons for their relegation to the second tier. They have also suffered defeat in 11 of their last 14 matches in the Primeira Liga.
Santa Clara has been woeful travellers, failing to win in 11 away games in the Portuguese top flight, having suffered nine defeats in the poor run.
Latest team newsBenfica will be without on-loan German midfielder Julian Draxler through injury, while midfielder Joao Mario is also a fitness doubt. Meanwhile, Santa Clara has no expected injury absentees and could name an unchanged starting line-up from last time out.
What am I backing?I am backing Benfica to record a comfortable victory and win the Primeira Liga in style on the final day of the campaign.