Benfica - Sporting CP
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Benfica take on Sporting CP in Liga Portugal Bwin at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) on 27 December 2026. Both teams are still unbeaten.
The most recent match for Benfica was a 1-3 defeat against FC Porto, after a 2-0 win over AC Milan before that.
The most recent match for Sporting CP was a 2-2 draw with Arouca, after a 1-1 draw with Famalicao before that.
Both teams sit on 4 points: Benfica have conceded 2 goals in 2 matches, Sporting CP 4 goals in 2 matches.
Our algorithm predicts Benfica to win, with a probability of 38%. The full split: Benfica 38%, draw 26%, Sporting CP 36%.
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
6
|
5
Clean sheets
Biggest win:
Benfica 5-0 Sporting CP
(2019)
Most goals:
Benfica 4-3 Sporting CP
(2021)
Goals scored all matches
1.45
1.27
Goals in home matches
1.71
0.94
Goals in away matches
1.19
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
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table 2026
Primeira Liga
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
FC Porto
|
18 |
Benfica
|
16 |
Sporting CP
|
15 |
Santa Clara
|
15 |
Arouca
|
11 |
SC Braga
|
11 |
Academico Viseu
|
11 |
Estrela
|
10 |
GIL Vicente
|
8 |
Alverca
|
8 |
Maritimo
|
8 |
Moreirense
|
8 |
Famalicao
|
7 |
Guimaraes
|
5 |
Nacional
|
4 |
Rio Ave
|
4 |
Casa Pia
|
4 |
Estoril
|
2 |
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.
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Benfica — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Sporting CP — Formation: 4-2-3-1