Sporting CP vs Benfica Football Stats

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

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Our Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Sporting CP sit 2nd in the table after 26 games, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per home match this season. Benfica are 3rd after 27 games, averaging 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded on the road. Sporting CP have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Benfica side who've won 5/10 away (50%).

Goals look likely from both ends. Sporting CP have seen 3+ goals in 80% of home fixtures this season (8/10), and Benfica in 70% of away games (7/10). Sporting CP average 2.5 scored and 1 conceded at home; Benfica 1.5 and 1.2 on the road.

Benfica regularly see both teams score in away fixtures (80%, 8/10). Sporting CP are lower at home (50%, 5/10) — they've conceded in 60% of home games, which keeps BTTS in play.

Benfica are involved in high-corner games on the road (10+ corners in 80% of away fixtures, 8/10). Sporting CP are lower at home (50%), but the visitors' style tends to push the total up.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Sporting CP have seen 3+ goals in 80% of home games, Benfica in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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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 34 28 4 2 66:18 +48 88
2 Sporting CP H 34 25 7 2 89:24 +65 82
3 Benfica A 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

Sporting CP hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Benfica have been less consistent on the road (50%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Lost 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Benfica regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (50%). 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) 5 (50%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of Sporting CP's home games and 70% of Benfica's away games this season. Both sides have consistently featured in high-scoring matches.

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 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

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 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 2 (20%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 8 (80%)

Team Goals

Sporting CP have scored 2+ goals in 50% of home games this season, Benfica in 10% 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%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 6 (60%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 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 25 (2.5 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 10 (1 avg) 12 (1.2 avg)

Match Corners

Benfica frequently reach high corner counts away from home (80%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 8.5 Corners 6 (60%) 8 (80%)
Over 9.5 Corners 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 7 (70%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Sporting CP have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Benfica win 6+ corners in 80% of away games, generating consistent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% 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 5 (50%) 8 (80%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 8 (80%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Corners Conceded

Sporting CP (Home Form) Benfica (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 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 2.03
Draw 3.6
Benfica 3.79

Half Time Result

Sporting CP 2.71
Draw 2.3
Benfica 4.1

Double Chance

Sporting CP or Draw 1.29
Sporting CP or Benfica 1.3
Draw or Benfica 1.82

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.74
No 2.1

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.22
Over 2.5 1.97
Over 3.5 3.18
Under 1.5 3.75
Under 2.5 2.04
Under 3.5 1.39

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.37
Over 1.5 2.75

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.3
Over 9.5 1.55
Over 10.5 2.18
Over 11.5 2.42

Sporting CP Goals

Over 0.5 1.2
Over 1.5 1.96

Benfica Goals

Over 0.5 1.38
Over 1.5 2.99

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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Sporting CP vs Benfica Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Sporting CP vs Benfica?

Over 2.5 Goals — Sporting CP have seen 3+ goals in 80% of home games, Benfica in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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

Sporting CP have a slight form edge at home (60% wins) over Benfica on the road (50% wins) in Liga Portugal. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

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

Possibly — Benfica regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (50%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

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

Yes, likely — Over 2.5 Goals has landed in 80% of Sporting CP's home games and 70% of Benfica's away games in Liga Portugal. Both sides consistently feature in high-scoring matches.

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 10% 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?

Possibly — Benfica frequently reach high corner counts away (80%), while Sporting CP are lower at home (60%). The visitors may create the majority of set-piece opportunities.

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