All eyes will be on Estadio Jose Alvalade as Sporting CP host fierce rivals Benfica in a decisive Lisbon derby. With the Lions turning their stadium into a real fortress, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The reigning champions are chasing the top spot and come into this clash in excellent form (2.20 PPG), winning 7 of their last 10 matches. At home, they are particularly dominant with an 80% win rate, scoring 2.60 goals per game while conceding just 0.60. Even with Ioannidis, Luis Guilherme, and Santos expected to miss out, their depth should cover those absences.
Benfica remain firmly in the title race after a 2-0 win over Nacional and have been equally consistent (2.00 PPG). The Eagles bring a balanced profile, scoring 1.80 goals per game and conceding just 0.90, though their away matches tend to be more open, with BTTS landing in 100% of those fixtures. The potential absence of midfielder Richard Rios could slightly impact their midfield stability.
As stronger home form (80% wins) and defensive solidity give Sporting a slight edge, Home Win should be considered, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both teams average above 2.7 total goals per match).
This Portugal Primeira Liga match will be played on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 18:00.
What is our Sporting vs Benfica prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Sporting 2 - 1 Benfica
Sporting vs Benfica Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -118 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Luis Suarez @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Luis Suarez @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Gianluca Prestianni @ -175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Sporting 0 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Sporting +1 @ -350 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Sporting to Win @ -200 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Sporting to Win/Sporting to Win @ 225 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Sporting - No @ -250 Odds
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View OfferSporting Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdlwwwlw | 2.20 |
| Home | wwwwl | 2.40 |
| Away | wdlww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.85 | 2.20 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.06 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
Benfica Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwlwdwwdw | 2.00 |
| Home | lwdww | 2.00 |
| Away | wlwwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 20% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.80 | 2.01 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.25 | 1.19 |
Sporting vs Benfica Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Sporting (26%)
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Benfica (43%)
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