Match analysis
PortugalPrimeira Liga
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Primeira Liga fixture.
Pedro Gonçalves🟨P. Goncalves⚽
G. Sudakov⚽Hidemasa Morita🟨Leandro Barreiro🟨H. Morita🔄P. Goncalves🔄Luis Javier Suárez🟨Vangelis Pavlidis🟨Iván Fresneda🟨Maximiliano Araújo🟨G. Sudakov🔄V. Pavlidis🔄Trincao🔄L. Suarez🔄E. Barrenechea🔄Gianluca PrestianniGianluca Prestianni🟥It ended all square at 1-1 when Benfica hosted Sporting CP on Friday 5 December 2025. The sides went in level at 1-1. On the numbers, Sporting CP saw more of the ball (59%), while the shot count was 10 for Benfica and 5 for Sporting CP.
The goal for Benfica came from G. Sudakov (27'). P. Goncalves (12') scored for Sporting CP. Gianluca Prestianni was sent off for Benfica in stoppage time.
Three of the five tips on this match won: both teams to score.
7W 1D 2L2.20 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BenficaHome | Rating | Sporting CPAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,844 | Overall | 1,898 |
| 1,829 | Match venue | 1,818 |
| 1,829 | At home | 1,874 |
| 1,810 | Away | 1,818 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,705 | Attack | 1,753 |
| 1,699 | Defence | 1,718 |
| 1,737 | Home attack | 1,751 |
| 1,655 | Away attack | 1,724 |
| 1,693 | Home defence | 1,714 |
| 1,699 | Away defence | 1,675 |
| Match profile | ||
| 2,312 | Goal environment | 1,982 |
| 2,125 | Home goals | 1,700 |
| 1,687 | Away goals | 1,782 |
| 1,525 | Possession | 1,528 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,525 | Set-piece attack | 1,562 |
| 1,524 | Set-piece defence | 1,560 |
| 1,709 | Close games | 1,702 |
| 1,888 | Winning margin | 1,951 |
Match venue compares Benfica at home with Sporting CP away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Benfica1:1Sporting CP1:1
Value VinnyWonThe pickBTTS Yes
The numbers don't lie in this Primeira Liga heavyweight clash, and they're pointing squarely toward value in the both teams to score market. Let's break down the mathematical reality. Sporting CP arrives with statistical superiority across the board - an unbeaten run of 10 games…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickBTTS Yes
Right then, let's talk about this proper Lisbon derby! Benfica and Sporting CP are going toe-to-toe, and what a cracker this should be. The league table shows these two are neck and neck - Sporting sitting second with 31 points, Benfica third with 28. Both unbeaten in the…
The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2.5
Get ready for a goal-fest as two of Portugal's most attacking forces collide in what promises to be an absolute thriller! The Big O is getting excited just thinking about the fireworks on display here. Benfica have been absolutely scintillating at home, averaging a whopping 2.50…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickBenfica win
Oh, what a delightful treat we have here! The bookmakers have made Benfica the underdog in their own backyard, and my underdog senses are tingling with excitement! Let me tell you why our home team might just surprise everyone. Looking at the league table, you might think…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickBTTS Yes
In the grand theater of Portuguese football, two giants collide once more. The force flows strongly through both camps, yet one path shows greater clarity in the recent cosmic balance. Sporting CP arrives with the momentum of a true Jedi master - unbeaten in their last 10…
Benfica and Sporting CP have met 38 times since April 2012: Benfica have won 15, Sporting CP have taken nine and 14 were drawn. Our Benfica vs Sporting CP prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
