Sporting CP vs Benfica — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Liga Portugal, Portugal
🕒 Sunday 19th April, 18:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Sporting CP have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 9/10 home matches (90%). Benfica have struggled on the road, winning only 4/10 away games (40%). The hosts look strong favourites — see our Home Win stats.

Sporting CP consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Benfica are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Benfica regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

High corner counts are common for both teams (70% and 70%), making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Sporting CP see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Benfica in 70% 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 Sporting CP (2nd) and Benfica (3rd) 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 28 23 4 1 56:13 +43 73
2 Sporting CP H 28 22 5 1 73:17 +56 71
3 Benfica A 29 20 9 0 61:18 +43 69
4 Sporting Braga 28 15 7 6 55:27 +28 52
5 Famalicão 29 13 8 8 36:25 +11 47
6 Gil Vicente 28 12 9 7 42:28 +14 45
7 Estoril 28 10 7 11 50:47 +3 37
8 Moreirense 29 10 6 13 32:41 -9 36
9 Vitória Guimarães 29 10 6 13 35:43 -8 36
10 Alverca 29 9 8 12 32:47 -15 35
11 Rio Ave 29 8 9 12 31:48 -17 33
12 Arouca 29 9 5 15 37:58 -21 32
13 Santa Clara 29 7 7 15 26:37 -11 28
14 Estrela Amadora 29 6 10 13 33:48 -15 28
15 Nacional 29 6 7 16 31:41 -10 25
16 Casa Pia 28 5 10 13 28:52 -24 25
17 Tondela 27 4 8 15 19:44 -25 20
18 AVS 29 1 9 19 19:62 -43 12

Team Form

Sporting CP have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 90% of their home matches compared to Benfica's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Lost 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Benfica regularly see both teams score in away matches (60%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 6 (60%)

Match Goals

Sporting CP frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Benfica are lower on the road (50%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

Under Goals

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)

Team Goals

Sporting CP have scored 2+ goals in 50% of home games this season, Benfica in 0% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 24 (2.4 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)

Match Corners

Both Sporting CP (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Benfica (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 8.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Team Corners

Sporting CP have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 50% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Benfica win 6+ corners in 70% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of away matches.

Corners Won

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

Corners Conceded

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

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Sporting CP and Benfica. 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.

05 Dec 2025
Benfica
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Sporting CP
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
31 Jul 2025
Sporting CP
0 – 1 HT: 0-0
Benfica
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
25 May 2025
Benfica
1 – 3 HT: 0-0
Sporting CP
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
10 May 2025
Benfica
1 – 1 HT: 0-1
Sporting CP
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11 Jan 2025
Sporting CP
1 – 1 HT: 1-1
Benfica
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29 Dec 2024
Sporting CP
1 – 0 HT: 1-0
Benfica
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
06 Apr 2024
Sporting CP
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Benfica
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
02 Apr 2024
Benfica
2 – 2 HT: 0-0
Sporting CP
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
29 Feb 2024
Sporting CP
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Benfica
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
12 Nov 2023
Benfica
2 – 1 HT: 0-1
Sporting CP
O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Sporting CP vs Benfica 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

Sporting CP 2.16
Draw 3.72
Benfica 3.32

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Acca odds (approx) 5.14
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Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sporting CP vs Benfica?

Over 8.5 Corners — Sporting CP see 9+ corners in 80% of home games, Benfica in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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

Sporting CP hold a clear form advantage — they've won 90% of home games in Liga Portugal this season, while Benfica have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

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

Mixed — Sporting CP have seen BTTS in 40% of home games, Benfica in 60% 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 Sporting CP and Benfica?

Possibly — Sporting CP frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Benfica 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: Sporting CP or Benfica?

Sporting CP have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 50% of home games compared to Benfica's 0% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

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

Yes — both Sporting CP (80% Over 8.5 at home) and Benfica (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Liga Portugal. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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