Benfica - Sporting CP

Liga Portugal Bwin Season 2026 - Round 16
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Match preview

Benfica take on Sporting CP in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) on 27 December 2026. Benfica arrive on the back of 5 straight wins.

The most recent match for Benfica was a 1-0 win over Alverca, preceded by a 4-1 win over GIL Vicente (Taça da Liga).

The most recent match for Sporting CP was a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk (UEFA Champions League), preceded by a 2-0 win over Casa Pia.

The numbers favour Benfica, with 25 points and 8 goals conceded in 10 matches, against 21 points and 11 goals conceded in 10 matches for Sporting CP.

The record over the 33 previous meetings: 12 wins for Benfica, 9 wins for Sporting CP and 12 draws. See every meeting between Benfica and Sporting CP.

Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 48%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

12 Benfica
12 Draw
9 Sporting CP
52% Over 2.5 goals
70% Both teams scored
2.7 Goals per match
Logo Benfica 6 | Logo Sporting CP 5 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Benfica 5-0 Sporting CP (2019)
Most goals: Benfica 4-3 Sporting CP (2021)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Benfica
1.45
Logo Sporting CP
1.27
Goals in home matches
Logo Benfica
1.71
Logo Sporting CP
0.94
Goals in away matches
Logo Benfica
1.19
Logo Sporting CP
1.59
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)

Capacity

65647

Address

Rua José Maria Nicolau
Lisboa

table 2026

Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.