Sporting CP
Benfica
Sporting CP vs Benfica predictions & stats
Top pick Sporting CP 48%, Over 2.5 goals 54%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Primeira Liga.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | +42 | 69 | |
| 2 | 25 | +50 | 62 | |
| 3 | 26 | +38 | 62 | |
| 4 | 25 | +27 | 46 | |
| 5 | 26 | +12 | 42 | |
| 6 | 26 | +10 | 42 | |
| 7 | 26 | +5 | 37 | |
| 8 | 26 | -7 | 35 | |
| 9 | 26 | -10 | 32 | |
| 10 | 26 | -15 | 29 | |
| 11 | 26 | -19 | 27 | |
| 12 | 26 | -22 | 26 | |
| 13 | 26 | -8 | 25 | |
| 14 | 26 | -16 | 25 | |
| 15 | 25 | -18 | 24 | |
| 16 | 26 | -9 | 22 | |
| 17 | 25 | -20 | 19 | |
| 18 | 26 | -40 | 10 |
Sporting CP
All Fixtures (38)
Benfica
All Fixtures (46)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
A team that dominates the ball averaging 61% possession. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 10 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 8 points from winning positions. Their passing game is both expansive and precise (530 passes/game at 87% accuracy). They're prolific chance creators, averaging 18.0 shots with 6.9 on target per game. Their chance quality is strong, with 38% of shots hitting the target Additionally, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot) Meanwhile, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (7.2 corners/game). As a top-2 side facing another top-3 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.
A possession-oriented side averaging 59% possession Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 3 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, They convert possession into results effectively, winning 71% of games when controlling the ball. They're capable of turning games around, winning 3 times after going behind. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. Their game management needs work: 8 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Their attacking output is impressive: 17.0 shots per game, 6.1 finding the target Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 29 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.8 corners/game). As a top-3 side facing another top-2 team, this represents a clash between quality opponents.
Sporting CP Half-Time Performance
Sporting CP home games half time results
Benfica Half-Time Performance
Benfica away games half time results