Benfica vs Sporting CP Football Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Friday 5th December, 20:15 GMT

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Benfica sit 3rd in the table after 11 games, averaging 2.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per home match this season. Sporting CP are 2nd after 11 games, averaging 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded on the road. Benfica have the stronger home record this season (7/10, 70%) against a Sporting CP side who've won 4/10 away (40%).

Benfica have been involved in high-scoring home games this season — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of their home fixtures (8/10). Sporting CP are lower on the road (50%, 5/10), averaging 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded away from home.

BTTS figures are mid-range for both sides — Benfica at 50% in home games (5/10), Sporting CP at 50% away (5/10). Neither a clear yes nor no based on the stats alone.

Benfica regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Sporting CP are lower on the road (50%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Benfica see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Sporting CP in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full Liga Portugal table for the 2025/2026 season, with Benfica (3rd) and Sporting CP (2nd) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Liga Portugal 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Porto 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP A 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica H 34 23 11 0 74:25 +49 80
4 Sporting Braga 34 16 11 7 64:36 +28 59
5 Famalicão 34 15 11 8 42:29 +13 56
6 Gil Vicente 34 13 11 10 47:38 +9 50
7 Moreirense 34 12 7 15 37:49 -12 43
8 Vitória Guimarães 34 12 6 16 39:51 -12 42
9 Arouca 34 12 6 16 47:64 -17 42
10 Estoril 34 10 9 15 54:57 -3 39
11 Alverca 34 10 9 15 35:52 -17 39
12 Rio Ave 34 8 12 14 35:57 -22 36
13 Santa Clara 34 9 9 16 32:41 -9 36
14 Nacional 34 9 7 18 37:45 -8 34
15 Casa Pia 34 6 12 16 31:57 -26 30
16 Estrela Amadora 34 6 12 16 38:56 -18 30
17 Tondela 34 6 10 18 27:55 -28 28
18 AVS 34 3 12 19 27:67 -40 21

Team Form

Benfica have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 70% of their home matches compared to Sporting CP's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Lost 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Benfica have seen both teams score in 50% of home games, Sporting CP in 50% of away games. The full BTTS breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 5 (50%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Benfica frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Sporting CP are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Benfica have scored 2+ goals in 50% of home games this season, Sporting CP in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 26 (2.6 avg) 16 (1.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 9 (0.9 avg) 9 (0.9 avg)

Match Corners

Both Benfica (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Sporting CP (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Benfica win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Sporting CP have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Benfica (Home Form) Sporting CP (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Benfica and Sporting CP. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

31st Jul, 2025
Sporting CP
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Benfica
Corners 4–7 Cards 5–5 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
25th May, 2025
Benfica
1 – 3 HT: 0-0
Sporting CP
Corners 3–7 Cards 3–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10th May, 2025
Benfica
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Sporting CP
Corners 6–2 Cards 5–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11th Jan, 2025
Sporting CP
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Benfica
Corners 10–7 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29th Dec, 2024
Sporting CP
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Benfica
Corners 4–8 Cards 2–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
6th Apr, 2024
Sporting CP
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Benfica
Corners 7–13 Cards 4–8 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
2nd Apr, 2024
Benfica
2 – 2 HT: 0-0
Sporting CP
Corners 11–4 Cards 1–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29th Feb, 2024
Sporting CP
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Benfica
Corners 4–3 Cards 1–4 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
12th Nov, 2023
Benfica
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Sporting CP
Corners 6–4 Cards 2–7 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
21st May, 2023
Sporting CP
2 – 2 HT: 2-0
Benfica
Corners 7–7 Cards 2–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Benfica vs Sporting CP across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Benfica 2.9
Draw 3.14
Sporting CP 2.68

Half Time Result

Benfica 3.61
Draw 1.94
Sporting CP 3.4

Double Chance

Benfica or Draw 1.52
Benfica or Sporting CP 1.29
Draw or Sporting CP 1.45

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.95
No 1.8

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.4
Over 2.5 2.25
Over 3.5 3.98
Under 1.5 2.75
Under 2.5 1.61
Under 3.5 1.21

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.38
Over 1.5 3.3

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.23
Over 9.5 1.46
Over 10.5 2.23
Over 11.5 2.45

Benfica Goals

Over 0.5 1.36
Over 1.5 2.95

Sporting CP Goals

Over 0.5 1.3
Over 1.5 2.73

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Breiðablik / Augn U19 vs FH / ÍH U19 20:30 BST | U19 League, Iceland Breiðablik / Augn U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · FH / ÍH U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    91% combined
  • Tartu Welco vs Nõmme Kalju U21 17:00 BST | Esiliiga A, Estonia Tartu Welco have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/5 home matches this season · Nõmme Kalju U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    90% combined
  • SønderjyskE U19 vs Nordsjaelland U19 15:00 BST | U19 League, Denmark SønderjyskE U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/12 home matches this season · Nordsjaelland U19 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    79% combined
  • Kyzyl-Zhar vs Zhetysu 12:00 BST | Premier League, Kazakhstan Kyzyl-Zhar have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 home matches this season · Zhetysu have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/6 away matches this season · Odds: 2.2
    75% combined
Acca odds (approx) 4.47
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Benfica vs Sporting CP Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Benfica vs Sporting CP?

Over 8.5 Corners — Benfica see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Sporting CP in 90% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Benfica or Sporting CP?

Benfica hold a clear form advantage — they've won 70% of home games in Liga Portugal this season, while Sporting CP have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Benfica and Sporting CP?

Mixed — Benfica have seen BTTS in 50% of home games, Sporting CP in 50% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Liga Portugal fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Benfica and Sporting CP?

Possibly — Benfica frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 80%), while Sporting CP are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Benfica or Sporting CP?

Benfica have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of home games compared to Sporting CP's 30% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Benfica and Sporting CP?

Yes — both Benfica (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Sporting CP (90% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Liga Portugal. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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